Bear Hug Cozy: A Step-by-Step Guide to Crocheting a Hooded Bear Cowl Scarf

by Amy Lehman | October 17, 2023 8:32 am

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How to Crochet a Hooded Bear Cowl Scarf

Embrace the chilly win­ter sea­sons with whim­sy by cro­chet­ing your own Hood­ed Bear Cowl Scarf. This delight­ful, adorable cro­chet bear cre­ation is per­fect for keep­ing you extra warm in the cold weath­er. With a com­bi­na­tion of sim­ple stitch­es, includ­ing dou­ble cro­chet and sin­gle cro­chet, you can cre­ate this love­ly hood­ed cowl. In this tuto­r­i­al, we’ll guide you through the process, from the mag­ic ring to adding ted­dy ears and more, so you can make a fun, cute, cozy project.

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To begin your cro­chet jour­ney, you’ll need worsted weight and bulky yarn in your favorite col­ors, a large hook, and a bit of patience. The Hood­ed Bear Cowl is designed for adult size and can be per­son­al­ized for dif­fer­ent ways of use, whether as a gift or a charm­ing piece for your wardrobe.

The mag­ic ring is a pow­er­ful tool for start­ing your cowl scarf and form­ing the top of the hood. Then, by using basic stitch­es like dou­ble and sin­gle cro­chet, you’ll shape the hood to give it that cozy, fluffy bear look. Adding ted­dy ears is the fin­ish­ing touch that adds the adorable fac­tor to the fin­ished prod­uct.

The cowl scarf sec­tions are made up of sim­ple stitch­es, includ­ing dou­ble cro­chet and sin­gle cro­chet, and will keep you warm dur­ing cold weath­er. With a bulky-weight yarn, min­i­mal sewing is required to assem­ble the scarf part.

After com­plet­ing all the sec­tions, you’ll use slip stitch­es to join them togeth­er seam­less­ly, cre­at­ing an infin­i­ty scarf that’s cute and func­tion­al.

The Hood­ed Bear Cowl is a great gift idea for your loved ones, or you can make it for your­self to stay cozy dur­ing win­ter. Its delight­ful design and extra warmth make it an ide­al acces­so­ry for chilly days.

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Crochet a Hooded Bear Cowl Scarf

Mate­ri­als:

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- Cro­chet hook 
- Tapes­try nee­dle
- Stitch mark­er

I used Lion Brand White yarn[3], or any reg­u­lar type of yarn.
K and J hook
Yarn Nee­dle

Abbre­vi­a­tions:

ch=chain
sl st=slip stitch
sc=single cro­chet
dc=double cro­chet
hdc=half dou­ble cro­chet

I made this Pat­tern again with Reg­u­lar yarn rather than the thick yarn. It’s done in dou­ble cro­chet or half-dou­ble cro­chet, too!

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Dou­ble Cro­chet Pat­tern

Start: K hook
Row 1: Chain (33), sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, and each stitch across, DO NOT TURN, Now work down the oppo­site side of the chain and sc in each stitch of the chain. –64 sc
Row 2: *Ch 1, and Turn, dc in each stitch around, do not slip stitch to join, Repeat * for 22 more Rows (total of 23 rows includ­ing row 1) ‑64 dc
Final Rows. Slip stitch to join the 2 side togeth­er (this is by the chin of the adult or child, the cowl neck part) *chain 1 and dc around, sl st to join, Repeat * this for 2 rounds for both sizes. Fas­ten off and Weave in the ends.
You can place a but­ton on the cen­ter bot­tom if you like.
Half Dou­ble Cro­chet Pat­tern
Start : K hook
Row 1: Chain (33), sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, and each stitch across, DO NOT TURN, Now work down the oppo­site side of the chain and sc in each stitch of the chain. –64 sc
Row 2: *Ch 1, and Turn, hdc in each stitch around, do not slip stitch to join, Repeat * for 27 more Rows (total of 28 rows includ­ing row 1) ‑64 hdc
Final Rows. Slip stitch to join the 2 side togeth­er (this is by the chin of the adult or child, the cowl neck part) *chain 1 and hdc around, sl st to join, Repeat * this for 3 rounds for both sizes. Fas­ten off and Weave in the ends.
You can place a but­ton on the cen­ter bot­tom if you like.

Ears, Make 2, J hook
Rnd 1: Ch 2, work 5 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook. slip stitch ‑5 sc
Rnd 2: Work 2 dc  in each sc around, sl st. ‑10 dc
Rnd 3: Work  2 dc in each dc around,  sl st. ‑20 dc
Rnd 4: Work sc in each dc around. sl st ‑20 sc
Sew the Ears on top of the Hat about few inch­es apart.

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Cro­chet­ing your own Hood­ed Bear Cowl Scarf Pat­tern is a reward­ing project that’s both fun and prac­ti­cal. It’s an adorable cro­chet bear cre­ation that can be worn in cold weath­er, pro­vid­ing warmth and a whim­si­cal touch to your out­fit. With var­i­ous cro­chet stitch­es and sim­ple instruc­tions, you can cre­ate a hand­craft­ed piece that’s per­fect for per­son­al use or as an excel­lent gift for friends and fam­i­ly.

This adorable cro­chet bear cowl not only keeps you warm but also serves as a sym­bol of the pow­er of hand­made pieces. By cre­at­ing unique, made-to-order items, you con­tribute to the glob­al mar­ket­place on plat­forms like Etsy, where indi­vid­ual arti­sans thrive. The Hood­ed Bear Cowl, craft­ed with love and care, is a tes­ta­ment to the cre­ativ­i­ty and crafts­man­ship with­in the cro­chet com­mu­ni­ty. Hand­made pieces like this cowl show­case the exper­tise and artistry of cro­chet snood pat­terns, pro­vid­ing an alter­na­tive to mass-pro­duced, store-bought acces­sories. Whether you’re mak­ing one for your­self or as a great gift, you’re cre­at­ing a cozy and cute scarf and con­tribut­ing to the appre­ci­a­tion of hand­made artistry in the dig­i­tal age.

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So, pick up your cro­chet hook and let your cre­ativ­i­ty flow as you craft this charm­ing Hood­ed Bear Cowl Scarf Pat­tern. With a bit of time and min­i­mal sewing, you’ll have a delight­ful win­ter acces­so­ry that will earn you 5‑star reviews and admi­ra­tion from all who see it. Stay warm, styl­ish, and cro­chet on!

 

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