This Christmas Bear Wall Hanging follows the supplied photo as one tall, narrow cream banner with three clearly separated focal elements. A large deep-red bow fills the top, a vintage brown lantern with a golden center hangs beneath it, and a plump seated cream bear anchors the lower half. The bear wears a red-and-white Santa hat and red scarf, shows two paw pads toward the viewer, and holds one striped candy cane. Evergreen sprigs, cranberry berries, and white snowflakes create a dense holiday frame while the candy-striped border, pointed lower tip, wood dowel, and twisted hanger preserve the reference silhouette.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Crochet the firm cream backing from the top down, work a textured field, and shape the lower section into one centered point. Finish the perimeter with a narrow alternating red-and-cream border and add two sturdy dowel sleeves. Make the red bow and lantern as separate layered appliques. Build the bear from a lightly stuffed oval body, round head and muzzle, two ears, two arms, two seated legs, and two forward-facing paws. Dress it with a Santa hat and scarf, place one candy cane in its raised paw, then fill the remaining edge spaces with evergreen, berries, and six snowflakes.
Why You’ll Love This Project
The banner combines tapestry-like layering with small portable motifs. The cream background keeps the detailed bear and lantern readable, the bow creates a strong top anchor, and the evergreen border makes the finished hanging feel full without requiring a second fabric panel. Most parts can be crocheted and blocked independently before the final arrangement is sewn.
Materials
- About 1,050 yards warm-cream worsted cotton or cotton-blend yarn for the banner, bear, snow accents, and candy-cane stripes
- About 360 yards brick-red worsted yarn for the bow, Santa hat, scarf, border accents, candy cane, and berry bobbles
- About 240 yards dark evergreen worsted yarn for ten spruce sprays
- About 190 yards dark-chocolate worsted yarn for the lantern frame and bear paw pads
- About 90 yards warm-gold worsted yarn for the lantern window
- Small amount of black yarn for the bear’s eyes, nose, smile, and lantern crossbars
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Lightweight washable fiberfill for the bear and bow
- 16-inch natural wooden dowel with two round end caps and about 40 inches of red-and-cream twisted cord
- Yarn needle, scissors, locking markers, tape measure, blocking mats, and rustproof pins
Gauge, Measurements, and Planning
The 56-stitch foundation should measure about 14 inches before edging. Work the first 13 rows and confirm a 4-inch height before continuing. The straight rectangular portion should measure about 34 inches; the shaped lower point adds approximately 8 inches, and the striped edge brings the final width close to 15 inches.
Make and wash a gauge swatch before beginning. Measure only after the swatch is completely dry. If the stitch width differs, change hook size rather than pulling the working yarn tighter. Keep a written count at the end of every section so the finished edges remain balanced and the assembly points line up.
Abbreviations and Special Stitches
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- tr: treble crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- dec: decrease
- inc: increase
Special stitch guidance: Textured panel stitch: alternate one front-loop half double crochet with one back-loop half double crochet, reversing the sequence on the next row. Invisible decrease: insert through the front loops of the next two stitches and complete one single crochet. Bow ridge: surface-slip-stitch along the outer edge of each loop and tail. Snow cap scallop: repeat sc, hdc, two dc, hdc, sc across marked roof stitches. Spruce branch: work paired chain side branches along a central stem. Berry bobble: close five unfinished double crochet together and shape the cluster from the back.
Before You Begin
- Make one long cream banner with straight upper sides and one deep centered V point; do not substitute a rectangle or round plaque.
- Keep the focal order exactly bow, lantern, bear from top to bottom.
- The bear is seated, cream colored, and dimensional, with two forward-facing feet and dark paw pads.
- Dress the bear in one red-and-white Santa hat and one red scarf, and place one striped candy cane in its right-side raised paw.
- Use one dark-brown framed lantern with a warm-gold center and white snow cap.
- Make six white snowflakes, ten evergreen sprays, and five cranberry berry clusters for the surrounding frame.
- This piece is decorative wall art, not a toy; secure every stuffed or raised element firmly and hang it out of children’s reach.
Instructions
Crochet the Cream Banner and Deep Point
Build one stable textured background before making any raised decoration.
- With warm cream, ch 58. Starting in the third chain, hdc across. (56 sts)
- Work 110 rows in textured panel stitch, maintaining 56 stitches and turning at the end of every row. Keep both long sides straight.
- For the pointed section, hdc2tog over the first two and last two stitches of every row. Continue reducing by two stitches per row until 4 stitches remain, then work one final centered decrease and fasten off.
- Work one sc round around the complete banner, placing three stitches at the bottom tip. Add a second round that alternates four cream stitches with one brick-red stitch to reproduce the narrow candy-striped edge.
- Block to approximately 15 by 43 inches with the upper edge level and the lower point centered.
Make the Red Bow and Snow-Capped Lantern
The bow fills the top field while the lantern hangs directly beneath its center.
- Bow loops: With brick red, ch 46 and work 14 rows of hdc. Seam the short ends to form one ring, flatten it at the center, and wrap the middle firmly with an 18-stitch red band.
- Bow tails: Make two 10-stitch-wide red strips, each 24 rows long. Decrease the final three rows at the inner edge and notch the lower end. Surface-slip-stitch the outside edges for a raised border.
- Lightly stuff the bow loops, attach the two tails behind the center band, and block the finished bow to approximately 11 inches wide.
- Lantern window: With warm gold, work a 22-stitch rectangle for 28 rows. Add a dark-brown frame around all four sides, a wider brown base and roof, and two diagonal black surface-crochet crossbars.
- Work a small dark-brown hanging ring and stem above the roof. Add one warm-cream scalloped snow cap across the top edge. Block the lantern to approximately 7 by 11 inches.
Build the Seated Christmas Bear
Layer lightly stuffed crochet shapes so the bear sits forward with both paw pads visible.
- Body: With cream, work an oval from a 16-chain foundation, increasing around both ends until it measures approximately 8 by 10 inches. Add three even rounds, lightly stuff, and close the back with a flat cream panel.
- Head: Make a 48-stitch cream circle and work four even rounds to form a shallow dome. Make two semicircular ears and one oval muzzle, lightly pad them, and sew them to the head.
- Embroider two black eyes, one rounded black nose, and a curved smile. Sew the head above the body with the ears fully visible.
- Make two cream arms, two bent seated legs, and two round forward-facing feet. Add one large dark-brown center pad and four small toe pads to each foot before attaching the legs.
- Santa hat: Crochet one tapered brick-red cap, add a wide cream brim and cream pompom, and angle it over one ear. Scarf: Work one brick-red ribbed strip, wrap it once around the neck, and secure two short ends over the chest.
- Candy cane: Crochet a firm 7-inch red cord and a matching cream cord, twist them together, curve the upper inch into a hook, and tack the stripes. Sew the cane into the bear’s raised right-side paw.
Crochet Evergreen, Berries, and Six Snowflakes
Use the small motifs to frame the focal pieces instead of covering them.
- For each evergreen spray, ch 20 for the stem. Slip stitch back while adding paired chain-4, chain-5, and chain-6 side branches from tip to base. Make exactly ten dark-green sprays.
- For each berry, work one five-double-crochet bobble, close it into a compact sphere, and leave a sewing tail. Make twenty red berries and arrange them as five clusters of four.
- For each snowflake, make a small cream center ring and six identical arms. Each arm is ch 7 with two chain-3 side branches before slip stitching back. Make exactly six snowflakes and block them open.
- Prepare the ten sprays as five mirrored pairs. Place a berry cluster near selected branch bases and keep the six snowflakes visible against open cream background.
Arrange and Hang the Reference-Matching Banner
Pin the entire vertical composition before sewing any raised motif permanently.
- Center the red bow across the upper quarter and place its tails downward. Position one snowflake near its upper-right edge and evergreen sprays behind both sides.
- Center the lantern beneath the bow, leaving a narrow cream gap. Frame it with two mirrored evergreen pairs, berry accents, and two snowflakes without covering its gold window.
- Place the seated bear in the lower half with both paw pads facing forward and the candy cane on the image-right side. Tuck the remaining evergreen sprays, berry clusters, and three snowflakes around the bear and bottom point.
- Sew heavy pieces through solid banner stitches using multiple passes. Attach the bow only along its center and inner loops so the outer loops remain raised.
- Crochet two 3-inch cream dowel sleeves and sew them to the upper back edge. Insert the 16-inch dowel, secure the round end caps, and tie the twisted red-and-cream hanging cord evenly to both ends.
Assembly and Shaping
Block the pointed banner first and mark its centerline. Attach the bow in the upper quarter, the lantern directly below it, and the seated bear in the lower half. Keep both bear paws visible and the candy cane on the viewer’s right. Arrange ten evergreen sprays, five berry clusters, and six snowflakes as a surrounding frame. Finish with two rear dowel sleeves, one natural rod with round ends, and one centered twisted red-and-cream hanging cord.
Lay every component on a flat surface before joining. Match the marked centers first, then divide each remaining edge into equal sections. Work through both layers with consistent tension and pause after each section to check that the fabric lies flat. This measured approach prevents twisting and keeps decorative details facing the intended direction.
Finishing
- Weave banner tails horizontally through dense cream rows rather than the textured ridges.
- Reinforce the lantern corners, bear body, paws, candy cane, and bow center from the wrong side.
- Lift the bow loops and bear limbs while steaming lightly from a distance.
- Check that every snowflake arm and evergreen branch lies open against the cream field.
- Hang the completed panel overnight and adjust the cord until the dowel and centerline remain level.
For a polished result, weave each tail through several same-color stitches, reverse direction once, and trim only after the fabric has been gently stretched. Block to the listed dimensions without flattening textured stitches. Inspect joins, borders, straps, and decorative pieces before the project is used or gifted.
Helpful Tips
- Trace the final banner outline on blocking paper before shaping the lower point.
- Photograph the fully pinned layout before sewing to preserve the reference spacing.
- Use only a small amount of stuffing so the applique remains light enough for the dowel.
- If the panel cups, release and resew the heaviest motifs with looser anchoring stitches.
Good lighting and a contrasting stitch marker make counting much easier. If a section looks uneven, compare the current count with the previous checkpoint before continuing. Fixing one missed stitch early is faster than compensating later, and it preserves the measurements used by the assembly instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I replace the lantern with another motif?
Not for the reference design. Its defining center sequence is one red bow, one snow-capped lantern, and one seated bear.
How many snowflakes are used?
Make exactly six small white snowflakes and distribute them around the bow, lantern, bear, and lower point.
Why is my banner twisting?
The lower decreases may be uneven or the raised pieces may be sewn too tightly. Recheck the centered V shaping and distribute anchor stitches across each applique.
Can children play with the bear?
No. This is wall decor with raised pieces and a hanging cord; keep it securely mounted and out of reach.
Conclusion
One pointed cream banner, one striped border, one large red bow, one snow-capped lantern, one seated Santa bear with candy cane, six snowflakes, ten evergreen sprays, five berry clusters, one wood dowel, and one twisted hanger reproduce the layered Christmas wall decoration shown in the supplied photo. Careful centerline placement keeps the dense embellishment balanced from the bow to the lower point.
Printable Crochet Pattern Card
Project: Christmas Bear Wall Hanging
Skill level: Advanced Intermediate Hook: 3.5 mm Yarn: Worsted
Finished size: Banner approximately 15 inches wide by 43 inches long, excluding the hanging cord
Card Materials
- About 1,050 yards warm-cream worsted cotton or cotton-blend yarn for the banner, bear, snow accents, and candy-cane stripes
- About 360 yards brick-red worsted yarn for the bow, Santa hat, scarf, border accents, candy cane, and berry bobbles
- About 240 yards dark evergreen worsted yarn for ten spruce sprays
- About 190 yards dark-chocolate worsted yarn for the lantern frame and bear paw pads
- About 90 yards warm-gold worsted yarn for the lantern window
- Small amount of black yarn for the bear’s eyes, nose, smile, and lantern crossbars
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Lightweight washable fiberfill for the bear and bow
- 16-inch natural wooden dowel with two round end caps and about 40 inches of red-and-cream twisted cord
- Yarn needle, scissors, locking markers, tape measure, blocking mats, and rustproof pins
Card Instructions
- Crochet the Cream Banner and Deep Point: Work a 56-stitch cream textured panel, decrease to one centered V point, and add the red-and-cream edge.
- Make the Red Bow and Snow-Capped Lantern: Construct one dimensional red bow and one brown-framed gold lantern with a white snow cap.
- Build the Seated Christmas Bear: Assemble one seated cream bear with padded paws, Santa hat, scarf, facial features, and one striped candy cane.
- Crochet Evergreen, Berries, and Six Snowflakes: Make ten spruce sprays, twenty berry bobbles grouped into five clusters, and six white snowflakes.
- Arrange and Hang the Reference-Matching Banner: Pin and sew the bow, lantern, bear, greenery, berries, and six snowflakes, then mount the banner on its dowel.
Finish: Check every count, weave in all ends, block to measurement, and inspect each join.
