Crochet Bear Jingle Bell Ornament Pattern
Bring warmth and personality to your Christmas tree this year with a crochet bear jingle bell ornament! This charming and festive little bear blends the softness of yarn with the playful chime of a bell, making it a delightful addition to your holiday decor.
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Whether you’re crafting the Crochet Bear Jingle Bell Ornament as a thoughtful handmade gift, a cheerful stocking stuffer, or a unique keepsake for your own holiday tree, this adorable crochet ornament is a quick and satisfying project that adds personality and charm to any festive setting.
With its easy-to-follow pattern and minimal yarn requirements, it’s perfect for last-minute holiday crocheting, Christmas craft fairs, or creating a set of matching ornaments for family and friends. This little bear brings warmth and whimsy wherever it goes, making it a favorite for holiday decor.
The Crochet Bear Jingle Bell Ornament features an oversized jingle bell that delivers a delightful jingle with every movement—adding a playful, musical touch to your Christmas tree. This festive crochet project blends traditional holiday cheer with the cozy, handmade charm of amigurumi-style decorations.
Whether you’re decorating a full evergreen tree or a small tabletop version, the cheerful sound and adorable bear face bring a bit of magic to your holiday home. The large jingle bell not only adds sound, but also acts as the body of the bear, making it both functional and decorative.
Is the Crochet Bear Jingle Bell Ornament customizable?
One of the best parts about the Crochet Bear Jingle Bell Ornament is its versatility—you can customize your bear as a classic polar bear with white yarn, a cute black bear, or even a grizzly with rich brown tones. No matter which color you choose, the ornament adds a cozy woodland vibe to your Christmas decorations.
This flexible design makes it perfect for more than just the holidays; it’s a charming addition to rustic cabin decor, woodland-themed nurseries, or winter birthday gifts. Personalize your bear with different facial features, scarf colors, or even tiny accessories to match your style or theme.
10 Reasons to make the Crochet Bear Jingle Bell Ornament:
1. Quick and Fun Project – It works up quickly, making it perfect for last-minute holiday crafting or gifting.
2. Adorable Design – With its charming antlers, cute face, and festive jingle bell, this bear will melt hearts.
3. Great Stash Buster – You can use up leftover yarn from other projects, so no new supplies are needed.
4. Perfect for Gifts – Handmade ornaments are thoughtful, and this one is sure to bring a smile to anyone who receives it.
5. Customizable – You can change the colors, use different bells, or add a ribbon for a personal touch.
6. Kid-Friendly Craft – It’s a fun project to work on with older kids who are learning to crochet or love handmade items.
7. Holiday Tradition – Start a new tradition by creating a handmade ornament each year for your tree.
8. Beginner-Friendly – The simple shapes and stitches make it approachable for beginners while still being fun for seasoned crocheters.
9. Adds Holiday Cheer – The jingle bell gives it a festive sound, and the bear itself adds a woodland charm to your decor.
10. Great for Craft Fairs – These little ornaments are quick to make, lightweight, and popular at craft markets and holiday bazaars.
If you like the Crochet Bear Jingle Bell Ornament, you may also like the Santa Jingle Bell Ornament, Elf Jingle Bell Ornament, and Gingerbread Man Jingle Bell Ornament!
This is the 6th Jingle Bell Ornament, which is a bonus ornament
for the Ultimate 12 Days of Christmas Event
(these additional ornaments are not entries into the original giveaway event, so make sure to read the details to see what’s changed!)
How to get the Crochet Bear Jingle Bell Ornament:
Crochet Bear Jingle Bell Ornament Pattern
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Option 3: Purchase the “12 Jingle Bell Ornaments” eBook
What materials do I need?
To make the Crochet Bear Jingle Bell Ornament you will need worsted weight yarn in any fiber, a G/6/4.00mm crochet hook, a small amount of Fiberfill stuffing to stuff the head, and a large (2.5″ jingle bell). 6mm black safety eyes and 12mm black safety nose are used in the ornament shown, but you could replace them with 3D fabric paint or stitch them on with yarn.
The Crochet Pattern
Keep reading for a list of what you need to crochet the Bear Jingle Bell Ornament, including the stitch pattern instructions!
Materials
Worsted Weight Yarn (#4)
- Fur Color – 75 yards
- Inner Ear Color – 25 yards
- Scarf Color – 10 yards
Don’t have 2.5″ Jingle Bells? No Problem!
You can substitute with Pom Poms or Christmas Baubles as shown with the Gingerbread Jingle Bell Ornament below!
Gauge
Not important for this project
Finished Measurements
4.5” tall without hat
Stitch Guide
arnd = around
dec = single crochet decrease
ch = chain
FLO = front loop only
sc = single crochet
sl st(s) = slip stitch(es)
st(s) = stitch(es)
Skill Level
Easy
Written in U.S. Terms
Notes
- Beginning chains do not count as stitches
- Where asterisks appear, repeat the instructions between them.
- This pattern starts at the top of the head and works down; the head and arms are one piece.
- For a black bear: use the inner ear color for the muzzle as well.
Instructions
HEAD
With Brown,
R1. Make a magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring (6)
R2. 2 sc arnd (12)
R3. *2 sc, sc* arnd (18)
R4. *2 sc, sc x 2* arnd (24)
R5-10. sc arnd (24)
R11. *dec, sc x 2* arnd (18)
R12. FLO sc x 4, ch 4, join to form a ring (4 sc, 4 ch) <1st Arm Created>
R13-18. sc arnd (8)
R19. dec arnd; Cut yarn, weave tail through sts, cinch to close; Fasten. (4)Skip 5 sts on head, attach yarn to FLO of 6th st and repeat R12-19. <2nd Arm Created>
MUZZLE
With Fur Color,
R1. Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next two chains, turn and work down opposite side of the chain: sc x 3 (6)
R2. 2 sc, sc, 2 sc x 2, sc, 2 sc (10)
R3. sc arnd (10); Fasten.
EAR (Make 2)
With Inner Ear Color,
R1. Make a magic ring, ch 1, 4 sc in ring, pull ring tight to close (4)
With Fur Color,
R2. 2 sc x 3, sc in last st; Fasten (7)
SCARF
With Any Color,
Ch 30; Fasten (30)
HANGER
With Fur Color,
Ch 15; Fasten.
Finishing
- Insert eyes on front center of face between R6&7, 2 stitches apart.
- Stuff head firmly (do not over stuff).
- Attach head/arms to top center of jingle bell.
- Insert safety nose into muzzle, centered and between R1&2.
- Attach muzzle to front center of face, so stitches between the nostrils are centered between the eyes on R7; muzzle will be attached to R8-10.
- Attach Ears to sides of head over R3-5.
- Wrap scarf around R11, going over the top of the arms.
- Attach hanger to top center of head (R1).
- Hide all strings.
That’s how you make the Crochet Bear Jingle Bell Ornament!
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Happy Crocheting!
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