Welcome to one of our most adorable and practical projects yet! If you love combining handmade charm with everyday organization, this crocheted bear cell phone holder is going to be your new favorite make. Not only does it keep your phone safe, visible, and neatly resting on your desk or bedside table, but the sweet bear design also brings a warm, cozy touch to any room.
Whether you are treating yourself or crafting a thoughtful handmade gift for a friend, this project works up quickly and is endlessly customizable. Let’s grab our hooks and get started!
Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight (Medium/Category 4) cotton or acrylic yarn in main bear color (brown, tan, or cream) and a small amount of a contrasting color for the muzzle (beige or white).
- Crochet Hook: Size G/6 (4.0 mm) or H/8 (5.0 mm)—choose a hook slightly smaller than recommended on your yarn label to create a firmer, sturdier fabric.
- Notions: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, stitch markers, and a pair of scissors.
- Embellishments: Safety eyes (6mm or 8mm) and black embroidery floss for the nose and smile (or scraps of black yarn).
Abbreviations & Pattern Notes
- US Terminology
- Ch: Chain
- St(s): Stitch(es)
- Sl St: Slip Stitch
- Sc: Single Crochet
- Inc: Increase (2 Sc in the same stitch)
- Dec: Decrease (Sc 2 stitches together)
- Rnd: Round
- Note: Unless otherwise specified, work in continuous rounds without joining, using a stitch marker to track the beginning of each round.
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
- Base & Body: Using your main bear color, start with a magic ring. Work 6 Sc into the ring (6 sts). Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12 sts). Rnd 3: [Sc in next st, Inc in next st] 6 times (18 sts). Continue increasing in this manner until the base matches the width of your phone’s bottom edge (usually about 24 to 30 stitches total).
- Building the Pouch: Once the flat base is the desired size, work 1 Sc in the back loop only (BLO) for one round to establish the edge. Then, work even in Sc in both loops for every round until the pouch reaches roughly two-thirds the height of your cell phone. Fasten off and weave in ends.
- Bear Snout: Using your contrasting muzzle color, Ch 4. Starting in the second chain from the hook, work 2 Sc, 3 Sc in the last chain, and working along the opposite side of the foundation chain, work 1 Sc, Inc (8 sts). Sl st to join, fasten off, and leave a long tail for sewing.
- Ears (Make 2): Using the main color, make a magic ring and work 6 Sc into it. Join with a Sl St, fasten off, and leave a long tail for sewing.
- Assembly & Face: Attach the safety eyes to the upper front portion of the pouch. Embroider a cute little nose and mouth centered just below the eyes using your black embroidery floss. Sew the snout slightly below the nose (you can lightly stuff it with a tiny scrap of yarn for dimension if desired). Finally, attach the ears securely to the top edge of the holder.
Finishing & Helpful Tips
- Maintain Firm Tension: Keep your stitches nice and snug so the holder has enough structural integrity to support the weight of your smartphone without sagging.
- Test the Fit: Slip your phone into the pouch halfway through the body portion to ensure it fits comfortably and won’t tip over.
- Child-Safe Options: If gifting to a young child, embroider the eyes with black yarn instead of using plastic safety eyes to keep it entirely baby-safe.
- Weave Securely: Make sure all yarn tails are neatly woven in and trimmed so your finished bear looks polished and professional.
Watch the Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
Prefer visual guidance? Follow along with the complete video tutorial below: