Honeycomb Hearth Bear Square Free Pattern – A Knitted Cozy Cub Wall Hanging

Honeycomb Hearth Bear Square: A Cozy Knitted Wall Hanging

Bring the warmth of a forest den into your home with this charming knitted bear square. Featuring a subtle honeycomb texture created with slipped stitches, this wall hanging or cushion accent showcases a gentle, sleepy bear face that adds woodland whimsy to any room. Whether you're a seasoned knitter or just starting your amigurumi journey, this pattern is approachable, rewarding, and creates a truly unique piece of handmade decor.

The combination of knitting and crochet makes this project wonderfully versatile—you'll practice slipped stitch patterns on straight needles, then switch to a crochet hook for the adorable bear details. The result is a plush, textured square that feels as cozy as it looks.

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather these supplies:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in three colors:
  • MC (Main Color): Warm honey gold
  • CC1 (Contrast Color 1): Soft cream
  • CC2 (Contrast Color 2): Deep cocoa brown
• Knitting Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm)
• Crochet Hook: US G/6 (4.0 mm) for the bear details
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends and assembly
• Scissors
• Stitch markers (optional, but helpful)

Gauge: 20 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch. Gauge is important for achieving the correct finished size, so take a moment to check your tension.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Part 1: Knitted Square Body

The square is knitted flat in one piece, starting with a garter stitch border, moving into the honeycomb slipped-stitch pattern, and finishing with another garter border.

Cast On: With MC, cast on 40 stitches.

Bottom Border:

Rows 1-4: Knit all stitches. This creates a neat garter stitch border at the bottom.

Honeycomb Pattern:

Row 5 (Right Side): Knit 4 (border), *slip 1 purlwise with yarn in back, knit 1*; repeat from * to * until the last 4 stitches, knit 4 (border).

Row 6 (Wrong Side): Knit 4, *purl 1, slip 1 purlwise with yarn in front*; repeat from * to * until the last 4 stitches, knit 4.

Rows 7-8: Knit all stitches.

Row 9: Repeat Row 5.

Row 10: Repeat Row 6.

Repeat Rows 5-10 until the square measures approximately 8 inches from the cast-on edge, ending with a wrong-side row. The slipped stitches will create a beautiful, dimensional honeycomb texture across the surface.

Top Border:

Knit 4 rows of garter stitch for the top border. Bind off all stitches loosely, being careful not to pull too tight so the edge remains flexible.

Part 2: Crocheted Bear Details

Now we'll create the adorable bear face, ears, muzzle, and nose using your crochet hook.

Bear Face (Make 1 with CC1)

Round 1: Make a magic ring, work 6 single crochet (sc) into the ring. Pull tight to close. (6 stitches)

Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)

Round 3: *Sc in next stitch, 2 sc in next stitch*; repeat around. (18 stitches)

Round 4: *Sc in next 2 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*; repeat around. (24 stitches)

Round 5: *Sc in next 3 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*; repeat around. (30 stitches)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail (about 12 inches) for sewing the face onto the square.

Ears (Make 2 with CC2)

Round 1: Make a magic ring, work 6 sc into the ring. (6 stitches)

Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)

Round 3: *Sc in next stitch, 2 sc in next stitch*; repeat around. (18 stitches)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Muzzle (Make 1 with CC1)

Round 1: Make a magic ring, work 6 sc into the ring. (6 stitches)

Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)

Round 3: *Sc in next stitch, 2 sc in next stitch*; repeat around. (18 stitches)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Nose (Make 1 with CC2)

Round 1: Make a magic ring, work 6 sc into the ring. (6 stitches)

Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Part 3: Assembly

Now it's time to bring your bear to life! Lay the knitted square flat with the right side facing you.

1. Position the Face: Place the cream bear face circle in the center of the knitted square, approximately 2 inches down from the top garter border. Using the long tail, sew it securely in place with a whip stitch or mattress stitch, going through the back loops of the crochet circle and the knitted fabric.
2. Attach the Ears: Position the cocoa brown ears on top of the face, slightly angled outward (like a gentle "V" shape). Sew each ear in place using its long tail, making sure they're secure.
3. Add the Muzzle: Place the smaller cream muzzle in the lower center of the face, leaving room for the nose above it. Sew it in place.
4. Attach the Nose: Sew the small cocoa brown nose on top of the muzzle, centered.
5. Embroider the Smile: Using CC2 and a yarn needle, embroider a gentle, closed smile below the nose. Use a few straight stitches in a soft curve—this gives the bear its serene expression.
6. Embroider the Eyes: Using CC2, embroider two small closed eyes above the muzzle. Each eye is a gentle curved line (like a "U" on its side) to suggest a sleepy, peaceful expression. Place them symmetrically on either side of the face.
7. Weave in All Ends: Carefully weave in any remaining yarn tails on the back of the work using your yarn needle.

Part 4: Finishing Touches

To turn your bear square into a wall hanging:

• Hanging Loop: Create a simple loop of yarn and attach it to the top border, or
• Dowel Pocket: Sew a small pocket on the back of the top edge to slide a wooden dowel through for a clean, gallery-style display.

Finally, block the square gently. Lay it flat, mist with water, and shape it to even out the honeycomb texture. Allow it to dry completely before hanging.

Your Honeycomb Hearth Bear Square is now ready to bring cozy woodland charm to your home! This project makes a wonderful handmade gift, and the pattern is easily customizable—try different color combinations to match your decor.

Happy crafting!