“I hope you have the best day
I hope you have a blessed day
A day that’s full of happy
With sunny skies and laughing
I hope your day is jam-packed
With joy from start to end
And every moment makes you smile
Happy Birthday, friend!”
Laura Jaworski 🎈
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Laura Jaworski
"There are no rules to creativity."
Updated: Dec 11, 2023
This birthday bear stands approximately 12 inches tall and is suitable for all crocheters. I hope you enjoy this pattern, and if you post pictures, please hashtag #laurajaworski & tag me @bugburrypond so I can see & share your creations.
You can find all of my free crochet patterns here.
Happy crocheting & Happy Birthday! 🎈
Skill Level: Easy
Size:
This bear is approximately 12 inches tall in a sitting position.
Supplies:
Worsted weight yarn (brown, beige, black, yellow + additional assorted colors for the hat & sprinkles)
4.0 mm hook
Safety eyes (10mm or to your preference)
Needle for sewing
Polyester or other stuffing
Stitch marker, safety pin, or small piece of yarn to count rounds
Scissors
Straight pins
Abbreviations:
MC = Magic circle (see pattern notes)
St = Stitch
Sc = Single crochet stitch
Hdc = Half double crochet stitch (optional)
Ss = Slip stitch
Rep = Repeat
2tog = Crochet two together, also known as decrease (invisible decrease preferred)
FLO = Front loop only
BLO = Back loop only
Ch1 = Chain one
F/o = Finish off
A note about the magic circle:
Also known as a magic loop or magic ring. If you prefer not to use a magic circle, simply create a slip knot, chain two, and begin by placing your first round of stitches into the first chain. Pull tightly on your tail to close the gap and continue with the pattern as written. Once you have worked a few more rounds, weave your yarn tail back and forth on the underside to secure your piece and close any remaining gap.
Click here for Inhale Possibility, Exhale Creativity:
A Collection of Quotes About Art & the Creative Flow
A note about working in a spiral:
This bear is worked in a spiral which means that each round continues into the next without a slip stitch and chain.
A note about counting stitches:
Using a stitch marker, safety pin, or small piece of yarn to mark the first stitch of each round will help you track your progress. Move the marker as you complete each round.
A note about FLO & BLO:
For the front loop only round, you will work all of your stitches into the front loop of each stitch. For the back loop only round, you will work all of your stitches into the back loop of each stitch. For all other rounds, work into both loops of each stitch.
A note about increasing and decreasing:
For an increase, crochet two stitches in the same stitch. For a decrease, crochet two stitches together, preferably using the invisible decrease method.
A note about reading the pattern:
Before beginning a pattern, it helps to read through the abbreviations list. If you need help with a technique, refer to a written or video tutorial, or keep a crochet book handy. Below is a round from the pattern, followed by a detailed description of the instructions.
Rnd 4: 2sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (24)
Beginning round four, add one single crochet into each of the next two stitches. Add two single crochet stitches in the following stitch. Repeat the pattern of one single crochet in each of the next two stitches followed by an increase until you reach the end of round four. There should be 24 stitches in your completed round.
A note about the invisible finish technique:
For the invisible finish technique, complete the last stitch of your pattern. Snip your yarn, leaving a tail long enough for sewing. Pull the loop on your hook, drawing the snipped yarn tail free. Next, thread the yarn tail onto your needle and bring it through both loops of the stitch following the next stitch. Bring your yarn tail through the back loop of the last stitch of your final round, pulling until you’ve created a v that is comparable in size to the rest of your stitches. Weave your yarn tail on the backside of your piece to secure.
Now let’s get started!
Bear’s Head & Body (beginning at the top, with brown yarn):
Rnd 1: MC with 6sc (6)
Rnd 2: 2sc in each st (12)
Rnd 3: 1sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (18)
Rnd 4: 2sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (24)
Rnd 5: 3sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (30)
Rnd 6: 4sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (36)
Rnd 7: 5sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (42)
Rnd 8: 6sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (48)
Rnd 9: 7sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (54)
Rnd 10-17: 1sc in each st (54)
Add your safety eyes between rounds 12 & 13 with 8 stitches between.
Rnd 18: 7sc then 2tog, rep (48)
Rnd 19: 6sc then 2tog, rep (42)
Rnd 20: 5sc then 2tog, rep (36)
Rnd 21: 4sc then 2tog, rep (30)
Begin stuffing the head; you can continue stuffing as you go.
Rnd 22: 3sc then 2tog, rep (24)
Switch to yellow yarn (or any color you choose for the sweater). You can change yarn colors as many times as you like from rnd 23 to rnd 36 to create stripes/customize your bear’s sweater.
Rnd 23: 3sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (30)
Rnd 24: 1sc in each st (30)
Rnd 25: 4sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (36)
Rnd 26: 1sc in each st (36)
Rnd 27: 5sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (42)
Rnd 28: 1sc in each st (42)
Rnd 29: 6sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (48)
Rnd 30: 1sc in each st (48)
Rnd 31: 7sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (54)
Rnd 32-35: 1sc in each st (54)
Rnd 36: FLO sc in each st (54)
Snip your yarn & f/o using the invisible finish technique.
Switch to brown yarn.
Rnd 37: BLO working into rnd 35, attach your yarn to the first st with a ch1 and sc in the same st, 1sc in each remaining st (54)
Rnd 38-40: 1sc in each st (54)
Rnd 41: 7sc then 2tog, rep (48)
Rnd 42: 1sc in each st (48)
Begin stuffing the body; you can continue stuffing as you close.
Rnd 43: 6sc then 2tog, rep (42)
Rnd 44: 5sc then 2tog, rep (36)
Rnd 45: 4sc then 2tog, rep (30)
Rnd 46: 3sc then 2tog, rep (24)
Rnd 47: 2sc then 2tog, rep (18)
Rnd 48: 1sc then 2tog, rep (12)
Rnd 49: 2tog x 6 (6)
Snip your yarn. Pull your yarn tail free, then weave your yarn tail through the front loops of the six remaining stitches and pull to close. Weave your yarn back and forth or knot to secure and hide the yarn tail inside the body.
Bear’s Ears (with brown yarn, make two):
Rnd 1: MC with 6sc (6)
Rnd 2: 2sc in each st (12)
Rnd 3: 1sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (18)
Rnd 4: 2sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (24)
Rnd 5-6: 1sc in each st (24)
Rnd 7: 2sc then 2tog, rep (18)
F/o using the invisible finish technique; leave a long tail for sewing.
Bear’s Snout (with beige yarn):
Rnd 1: MC with 6sc (6)
Rnd 2: 2sc in each st (12)
Rnd 3: 1sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (18)
Rnd 4: 2sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (24)
Rnd 5-6: 1sc in each st (24)
F/o using the invisible finish technique; leave a long tail for sewing.
Embroidering the nose (see photos):
To embroider the nose, thread a long strand of black yarn onto your needle. Beginning at the back of the snout, bring your yarn through to the front, between rounds 1 & 2; this will be the bottom of your nose. Next, bring your yarn up between rounds 3 & 4, and to the back of the snout. Continue looping through your initial bottom point and fanning your stitches out in the shape of a triangular nose. Once you’ve filled out the nose nicely, add two or three stitches along the top of the nose to complete the shape.
If you would like to add more detail, bring your yarn to the front a length below the nose, then up through the same stitch at the bottom of the nose. You can also add a half or full smile. Once you’ve completed your nose & mouth, weave your yarn back and forth to secure or knot the yarn loosely in the back of the snout, making sure not to warp the shape of your crochet.
You can get creative with the nose and make it bigger, smaller, or shape it differently. You can also use felt, a button, a crocheted piece, or a safety nose.
Click here for The Teddy Bear Free Crochet Pattern PDF.
Bear’s Eyelids (optional, with brown yarn, make two):
Ch5, working into the back bumps of the ch: ss in the 2nd ch from hook, 2hdc, ss.
F/o, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Alternatively, use black or brown yarn or crochet thread to create eyelids or eyebrows.
Bear’s Hand & Arm (beginning with brown yarn, make two):
Rnd 1: MC with 6sc (6)
Rnd 2: 2sc in each st (12)
Rnd 3: 1sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (18)
Rnd 4-6: 1sc in each st (18)
Rnd 7: 1sc then 2tog, rep (12)
Switch to yellow yarn.
Begin stuffing your hand; you can continue stuffing as you go. Stuff the arm lightly.
Rnd 8-18: 1sc in each st (12)
Snip your yarn & f/o; leave a long tail for sewing.
Bear’s Sleeve Cuff (optional, with yellow yarn, make two):
Ch12 & f/o leaving a tail long enough for sewing. You can add or subtract chains as needed.
Click here for the Little Birthday Bee Free Crochet Pattern.
Bear’s Foot & Leg (with brown yarn, make two):
The foot can be made in one solid color or with a lighter color for the footpad. If you would like to make a footpad, begin with beige yarn (or whatever color you choose), crochet up to round 4, then switch to brown. Continue with brown for the rest of the foot & leg. For a cleaner look, snip your yarn & f/o using the invisible finish technique at the end of round 4. Begin round 5 by attaching your brown yarn to the first stitch with a ch1, place your first sc in the same stitch, then continue with the pattern as written.
Rnd 1: MC with 6sc (6)
Rnd 2: 2sc in each st (12)
Rnd 3: 1sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (18)
Rnd 4: 2sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (24)
Rnd 5: 3sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (30)
Rnd 6-7: 1sc in each st (30)
Rnd 8: 2tog x 4, sc to end of round (26)
Rnd 9: 2tog x 2, sc to end of round (24)
Rnd 10: 2sc then 2tog, rep (18)
Stuff the foot, shaping the heel and toes so they’re nicely rounded. Lightly stuff the leg as you crochet rounds 11-17. You may want to leave the last round or two unstuffed, depending on how you plan to attach the legs (see instructions below). If you plan to attach the legs on the side of your bear in a standing position, you may want to add an additional round or two of sc, for a total of 18+ rounds.
Rnd 11-17: 1sc in each st (18)
Snip your yarn & f/o; leave a long tail for sewing.
Click here for The Teddy Bear Free Crochet Pattern PDF.
Bear’s Birthday Hat (beginning with turquoise yarn):
You can change colors as many times as you like to create stripes & customize your bear’s hat.
Rnd 1: MC with 4sc (4)
Rnd 2: 1sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (6)
Rnd 3: 1sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (9)
Rnd 4: 2sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (12)
Rnd 5-6: 1sc in each st (12)
Rnd 7: 1sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (18)
Rnd 8-9: 1sc in each st (18)
Rnd 10: 2sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (24)
Rnd 11-12: 1sc in each st (24)
Rnd 13: 3sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (30)
F/o using the invisible finish technique; leave a long tail for sewing.
Creating the pompom:
To create the pompom, wrap two colors of yarn around two of your fingers 8+ times, depending on the size of the pompom you would like (see photos). Next, slide the loops carefully off your fingers, making sure to keep the loops together. Cut a long strand of yarn and wrap it around the loops, cinching them at the center; double or triple knot tightly to secure, then snip all of the loops free. Trim your pompom to a nice round shape then gently fluff the yarn. If you plan to sew the pompom to the hat, do not snip one of your long tails. If you plan to hot glue your pompom to the hat, trim all tails evenly.
Putting It All Together
Attaching the sleeve cuffs:
Wrap your chained piece around the hand/arm between rounds 7 & 8 so the color change is covered. Tie the yarn tails at the back, then stitch the cuff down around the arm using one of the tails. Weave the tails in the back of the arm to secure.
Click here for The Cupcake Pincushion Free Crochet Pattern.
Attaching the legs:
The legs can be attached in several directions. You can position the legs so your bear is in a sitting position (with the legs facing forward or outward), or you can attach them on the bottom or the side of the body in a standing position. You can also choose whether to flatten the top of the leg by pressing the last round together before attaching to the body, or you can stitch the legs to the body with the rounded leg shape.
To attach the legs in a sitting position, line the legs up so they’re flush with the bear’s bottom on a flat surface; this should be around round 45 (see photos). When you’re happy with how the legs look, pin them into place and sew the legs to the body. Finally, bring both yarn tails out of the same stitch on the bottom of the bear, tie the tails together, & hide them in the body.
To attach the legs in a standing position, pin both legs to the bottom or the side of the body. Sew the legs to the body then bring both yarn tails out of the same stitch, tie the tails together, & hide them in the body.
See The Frog of Bugburry Pond, Frog Free Crochet Pattern for more how-to pics on attaching the legs + examples of standing positions.
Attaching the arms:
The arms can be attached in several directions (see photos). To begin, position the top of the arms with the top of round 25, one arm on each side of the body. From here you can decide if you’d like the arms facing downward, angled, or reaching up & out. Position slightly backward for a shorter arm or slightly forward for a longer arm. Note: positioning up & out will allow you to attach items between the hands, which I will have available in future patterns.
Once you’ve decided on the position, pin both arms into place. Using your dark brown yarn tails, stitch the arms to the body, making sure the stitches are secured all the way around. Once the arms are nicely attached, bring both yarn tails out of the same stitch on the back of the body, knot the tails & hide them in the body.
Attaching the ears (see photos):
To attach the ears, press them flat then pin each ear to the top center of your bear’s head, starting at round 5. Once you have them positioned, stitch the ears into place, then bring both yarn tails out of the same stitch on the back of the head, tie the tails together, & hide them in the head.
Attaching the snout (see photos):
Stuff the embroidered snout lightly then pin it into place so that the top is between rounds 11 & 12, between the eyes. Next, stitch the snout into place, then bring your yarn tail out of a stitch on the back of the head. Weave your yarn tail back and forth a few times through the stitch holes to secure. You can also leave a single yarn tail free (left over from the ears or eyebrows) to tie a knot with, then hide the yarn tail inside the head. Alternatively, you can create a small knot at the bottom of your snout before hiding the yarn tail.
Attaching the eyebrows (see photos):
To add your eyebrows, pin them into place over the eyes. I like to add them to the side so the bear has a happy look; you can play around with the position to see what you like. Once you have the eyebrows in place, add a few stitches in and out of each piece to secure, then bring your yarn tails out of a stitch on the back of the head, tie the tails together, & hide them in the head. Alternatively, carefully hot glue the eyebrows to the bear.
Adding sprinkles to the bear’s sweater:
To add sprinkles to your bear’s sweater, cut several lengths of yarn in varying colors. Beginning at the back of the bear, weave the yarn around one stitch at a time, in different directions across the body & arms of the sweater, being careful not to warp the shape of your bear. Once the sprinkles are added, bring the tails out of the beginning stitch, tie the yarn tails together & hide them in the body of the bear.
Attaching the pompom to the hat:
Secure the pompom to the top of the hat using hot glue. Alternatively, use a leftover yarn tail to stitch the pompom to the hat.
Attaching the hat:
Stuff the hat lightly then pin it into place on the bear’s head, between the ears & set back slightly. Stitch the hat to the bear’s head using your yarn tail, then bring the yarn tail out of a stitch hole on the back of the head, weave it in and out of the stitch holes a few times to secure, then snip the excess. You can also leave a yarn tail free from the ears or snout to knot the hat tail with if desired.
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And now you’re done! I hope you enjoy this birthday bear & if you post pictures, please hashtag #laurajaworski & tag me @bugburrypond so I can share your work! You can find me @bugburrypond on Instagram, Facebook, & Pinterest.
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me.
Happy crocheting and have a beautiful day. 💕
Laura
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Copyright © 2023 Laura Jaworski,
The Birthday Bear Free Crochet Pattern.
All Rights Reserved.
"Inhale possibility, exhale creativity." ~ Laura Jaworski ✨
Click here for The Teddy Bear Free Crochet Pattern PDF.
Click here for the Little Birthday Bee Free Crochet Pattern.
Click here for The Cupcake Pincushion Free Crochet Pattern.
Updated: Nov 22, 2024
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“The leaves are changing; I feel poetry in the air." ~ Laura Jaworski 🍂
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“Softly, green gives way to gold
The summer warmth gives way to cold
And autumn winds begin to blow
Across the changing earth.” Laura Jaworski 🍂
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“Autumn is the time when Nature takes her watercolor to the trees.” ~ Laura Jaworski 🍂
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“An autumn breeze,
a string of words,
a star-filled sky—
all are poetry.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
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“In the hazy days at summer’s end
When the air’s still warm and the green near spent
When the days grow short and the evenings tall
Then you feel in a whisper,
Fall.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
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“A little leaf
In a sea of green
Takes a breath, and poof, he’s yellow!
Then his friends join along
And begin Autumn’s song
All because of that brave little fellow.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
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“There are few things finer than a walk among the trees on an autumn day.” ~ Laura Jaworski 🍂
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“What gold I have, I give to you
Words spoken by a world at play
And offered as the falling leaves
This bright October day.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
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“Orange in the autumntime
Blossoms in the spring
Shelter for the animals
A perch for birds to sing
Stalwart in the colder months
In warmth, a rustling sea
Is there anything in all the world
More lovely than a tree?”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
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“There is no greater artist than a tree in autumntime.” ~ Laura Jaworski 🍂
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“To walk among the falling leaves
And breathe the autumn air
And keep the company of trees
What thing could be more fair?”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
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“When summer greets autumn
They two, for a while
Conspire in whispers
Then part with a smile.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
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“Each season promises beauty enough so as not to regret the former’s passing.” ~ Laura Jaworski 🍂
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“Little squirrel out gathering
In the autumn sun
The leaves have tucked away your seeds
But searching's half the fun.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
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“One breath of autumn is pure joy to the senses.” ~ Laura Jaworski 🍂
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“Come Autumn
Roll your red-gold wave
Gently
Across the good earth.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
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“The warmth of summer ebbs
As Nature works her alchemy
Of changing green to gold
And costuming the autumn tree.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
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“Leaves fall and the spirit soars.” ~ Laura Jaworski 🍂
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“In a burst of gold, comes autumn.” ~ Laura Jaworski 🍂
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“In autumntime
The fairies sit
Upon the leaves so patiently
Until the time
The wind comes by
And sails them from the trees.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
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“The whistling winds are thrilling
The falling leaves, divine
And oh, how Nature paints the living earth in autumntime.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
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“It fluttered past an autumn tree
In yellow-gold it caught my eye
The last of summer’s fleeing warmth
A lovely little butterfly.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
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“Autumn holds a wonder all its own.” ~ Laura Jaworski 🍂
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“The shuffle underfoot
The gently falling leaves
The chimneys puffing woodsmoke
That scent the frosted breeze
The pumpkins in their patch
The cornstalks growing tall
The landscape slowly changing garb
From green to gold—it’s fall!”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
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“On a crisp October evening
In a cozy little patch
A chipmunk found a pumpkin
In a tuft of autumn grass
He built a door and windows
And a chimney made of stone
Then he hugged that little pumpkin
As he whispered, welcome home!”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
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“Sailing autumn leaf
The blue sky is your ocean
The wind is your wave.”
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“The squirrels collect their nuts
The leaves take to the sky
We welcome bright, crisp evenings
And wave the warmth goodbye
The breeze begins to nip
The caps and scarves appear
How magical the world becomes
When autumntime is here.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
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“I would regret losing the warm green of summer were it not for autumn’s promise of gold.”
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“Beautiful autumn
With no camera in sight
You’re captured by soul.”
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30
“There is great beauty in each season, but autumn has a pinch of something more.”
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31
“Autumn went out walking
And with a brush in hand
She draped the trees in red and gold
And dressed the changing land
She painted leaf and garden
And made the cold wind blow
Till all the world lay steeped within
Her bright October glow.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
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“The world
Bronzed in autumn
Breathes magic.”
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“When autumntime approaches, you can feel it
Like a distant call that’s sailing on the breeze
It’s a-comin’ ever closer with a paintbrush
And a yellow, red-gold palette for the trees
There’s a crisp, delightful coolness all around you
And a crinkle underfoot, as if to say
Let’s go strolling through the bright October sunshine
With the dancing leaves ahead to guide the way!”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
34
“No seams
No in betweens
Just gentle flow
When leaves begin to blow
And flowers grow
No distinctions
No parts
Just a year
Blending into
One work of art.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
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“In her finest gold-tipped pen, Nature writes the poem of autumn upon the earth.” ~ Laura Jaworski 🍂
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“There is something so wonderfully charming about a pumpkin.” ~ Laura Jaworski 🍂
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“Pumpkins grow when the world turns cold
And the trees match the orange of the patch
When the vines take their time in a glorious stretch
As they trail through the sweet autumn grass
With a wave of some magic held fast in the earth
All at once they sprout up from the ground
And I doubt that a sight filled with greater delight
O’er the whole of the world could be found.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
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“Crisp, delightful, apple-scented autumn—oh, how I adore you!” ~ Laura Jaworski 🍂
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“I imagine the trees must enjoy autumn every bit as much as I do.” ~ Laura Jaworski 🍂
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“Autumn is a place where words fall short.
It is a magic that must be felt, breathed, experienced, and treasured.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
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“Autumn,
when the trees shake loose their garments
and we bundle in our own.”
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“In the quiet of a pumpkin patch
With the moon hanging high in the sky
If you listen close, you might just hear
The gnomes as they pass by
They’ll march along to an autumn song
That they sing oh-so-soft as they go
Then watch with delight at a magical sight
For oh, how those pumpkins will grow!”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
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“The gnome’s have gone out marching
For autumn’s here again
And all throughout the golden wood
They’re calling to their friends
Bring apples, pears, and pumpkins
And pile them at the gate
The leaves are skipping on the wind
It’s time to celebrate!”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
44
“Up in the ol' apple tree
With the moon shining down through the branches
With a rickety ladder to climb
(But that's OK, I'll take my chances)
With a mug of my favorite cocoa
And a blanket that fits me just right
With a big slice of pie
Gazing up at the sky
On the very first crisp autumn night.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
45
“I'd like to spend the night in a pumpkin patch
With the moonlight up above
And firefly lanterns hanging in the sky
With a scarecrow on the lookout
And a mound of hay to nestle in
I'd like to spend the night in a pumpkin patch
With a fire to keep us warm
Telling stories, and passing around
Apple cider and spiced cinnamon cookies
Oh—
How I would like to spend the night in a pumpkin patch!”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
46
“In the fall
A soft breeze
Through the trees
Turns the leaves
Into fireworks confetti.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
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“Autumn is the soul of Earth made tangible.” ~ Laura Jaworski 🍂
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“Close your eyes,
Breathe in autumn,
Smile.”
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“A little squirrel
Gathering in the sunshine
Autumntime is here.”
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“The scent of cinnamon and cloves
Round pumpkins and crisp, sweet apples
A world turned ruddy in rich shades of orange and gold
Puffing chimneys, sweaters, warm drinks
And leaves, gently leaving one home for another—
Autumn.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
51
“Nature is an alchemist,
gathering the last of summer’s green
and turning it to gold.”
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“Orange leaf
Blue sky
Crisp air
Wind high
Day short
Night long
Crackling fire
Autumn’s song!”
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“The earth is steeped in yellow gold
The air has caught a chill
And rows of pumpkins big and small
Are perched upon my sill
The leaves are falling prettily
Like crimson-colored rain
And all the world is glistening
It’s autumntime again!”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
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“There is no season untouched by the beauty of green.”
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“Late autumn sunlight
Streaming through the crimson leaves
Turns the world to gold.”
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“Gold in hand is pleasant
A pocketful is nice
But autumn's gold holds such a worth
Each leaf is counted twice
So give me gilded woodlands
And gently falling leaves
I'd gladly forfeit opulence
For walks among the trees.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
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"Oh that I could bottle fall
And make the magic last
Too rapidly the colors fade
The leaves depart too fast
But then, the winter snows will come
And afterward, the green
And so I'll treasure every step
And each breath in-between."
Laura Jaworski 🍂
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“Autumn reaches past its bloom
A cold November afternoon
The trees stand bare against the sky
A solitary leaf floats by
The earth has changed, and changed again
From summer's green to autumn's red
And soon the wood will sink beneath
A swath of white, a winter sheathe
How beautifully each day is made
Each sunbeam cast and setting laid
By what great hand is such work done
My heart can think of only one.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
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"Autumn’s gold has fallen
It rests upon the floor
A garment laid about the wood
That once the fair trees wore
But still the leaves are treasure
Held fondly by the earth
For every mote in nature’s keep
Is infinite in worth."
Laura Jaworski 🍂
60
“What is the magic of an autumn day?
I do not know, I cannot say
But does a woodland set aglow
Not stir the longings of the soul?
What is the magic of a winter snow?
I cannot say, I do not know
But does a landscape dressed in frill
Not speak of something greater still?”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
61
“That first breath of autumn—like stepping into a watercolor,
like gazing at a deep and vibrant wonder.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
62
“Dear trees, what magic you must hold
To change the leaves from green to gold
And weave a flaxen cloth so fine
To dress the wood in autumntime.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
63
“Autumn is a masterpiece for the senses.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
64
“In the golden glow of autumn, one cannot help but believe in magic.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
65
“Blush on the leaves
Green on the pine
Crisp in the air—
It’s autumntime.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
66
“Leaves turn at summer’s waning
Snow falls at autumn’s end
It seems each season lends itself
To what comes round the bend.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
67
“Drink the beauty of the day.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
68
Autumn Firsts
A leaf that isn’t like the others
A gust of wind that isn’t warm
A scent of baking rich in spice
A gently waving field of corn
A patch of pumpkins round and plump
A sweater lifted from its drawer
These are the firsts of every fall
And every year I love them more.
Laura Jaworski 🍂
69
“What a beautiful gift the trees give,
offering their leaves to the earth with a promise of beauty,
nourishment, and renewal.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
70
“Little leaves of red and gold
Skipping on the breeze
How cheerfully you pluck yourselves
To dance among the trees.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
71
“Each season has its beauty
In spring the flowers grow
In summertime the green delights
In winter comes the snow
But one above the others
Is rich in golden grace
As if the earth had fashioned fall
From threads of gleaming lace.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
72
Autumn Calls
It weaves its way to summer’s end
And gathers with each leaf that falls
A whisper carried on the wind
A quiet longing—
Autumn calls.
Laura Jaworski 🍂
73
“Each leaf is another swipe of the paintbrush
on the living masterpiece that is autumn.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
74
“Crisp October morning
Hot tea rises
To greet the autumn mist.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
75
“Somewhere down a winding road
When summer starts to wane
The wind begins its gentle hymn
Soon fall will come again.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
76
“Autumn inspires endlessly.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
77
“Here is the golden season,
when Earth weaves her magic into light.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
78
“Catch me, called the little leaf
Then took off in a run
Across the gently waving fields
Alight with golden sun
Then all at once her little friends
Went following along
And how they leaped and twirled and laughed
As Autumn sang its song.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
79
There Is a Path to Autumn
There is a path to autumn
Though few have ever been
Away down in the wildwood
In wafts of summer green
It’s there you’ll find the faefolk
The pixies and the gnomes
Some set out on adventure
Some ambling to their homes
And on the trail they’re trekking
When summer’s stretched a ways
You’ll feel a sweet wind rising
To soothe the sweltry days
The trees extend their great limbs
A twinkling light unfurls
Then sweeps across the woodland
Bringing autumn to the world.
Laura Jaworski 🍂
80 "Rarely does a poem involve words."
Laura Jaworski 🍂
81
“Fly, Little Bird
With the wind at your breast
And the world far below to surveil
High, Little Bird
Through the wind and the rain
Through the sleet and the snow and the hail
Oh, Little Bird
What a joy it must be
To glide over mountains and trees
To skim past the clouds flying high, Little Bird
Like a ship sailing free on the breeze.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
82 "Autumn's gold is free." ~ Laura Jaworski 🍂
83
“The world changes so in autumn
Rapidly, and with such delight
One hardly knows the palette
From the morning to the night.” Laura Jaworski 🍂
83
“Autumn is a poem in which you can wander." Laura Jaworski 🍂
84
“Warm is autumn’s beginning
Crisp is the in between
And snowy white are the final days
As December lays the scene.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
85
“Summer sighs a soft goodbye
September days unfold
A world awash in greenery
Will soon melt into gold
As colors change and rearrange
The painter’s hand is poised
To dab each leaf in aureate
And fashion autumn joy.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
86
“September with its easy smile
Said Summer, won’t you stay awhile?
The misty morns will soon along
And earth will sing her Autumn song
And how enchanting it will be
But just for now
Come sit with me.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
87
“The wind said,
Dear Summer, where do you go?
When the leaves turn red
And the world turns cold
And Summer replied
With a rustling yawn
I’m here, dear friend
Simply resting, not gone.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
88
“For lovers of poetry
And seekers of good
There are flowers in spring
There are trees of the wood
There are stars in the ether
And rivers that flow
In the sweetness of nature
The heart finds its home.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
89
“Spring is delightful
But cider and pumpkins and cinnamon spice
Leaves like a painting that
dance on the breeze
Are what my heart yearns for
Give me fall, please!”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
90
“Rainy day
September drear
But tucked within the gloom—
A smattering of golden leaves
Are gently peeking through.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
91
October
31 days of golden light
Of falling leaves and blustery nights
Of pumpkin pie and autumn fun
Let’s savor each and every one.
Laura Jaworski 🍂
92
“How sweet the early autumn days
Their changes barely seen
When Nature in her quiet way
Begins to blend her green
With shades of tawny gossamer
And bolder rosy tones
Till colors mixed and stirred unveil
A palette of her own.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
93
"For many, a tree is home."
Laura Jaworski 🍂
94
“Warm are autumn’s beginnings
Crisp are the in betweens
And snowy white are the final days
As December lays its scene.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
95
“You feel it first
It’s in the air
The wood is still
The sky aglow
The air is sharp
The world is soft
And suddenly,
Snow!”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
96
"High in the clouds
The fairies are weaving
Delicate snowflakes of glittering lace
They dust them in starshine
Then send them to earth
To blanket the world in grace."
Laura Jaworski 🍂
97
“Little bird in the fallen snow
The warmth has gone
The leaves have flown
But the nook of a tree in a welcome wood
Will always make a cozy home.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
98
"Frost upon a windowpane
And gently falling snow,
Warmth beside a crackling fire
While biting north winds blow
Books and blankets, steaming tea
The soft glow of an ember
Candlelight and cozy nights ~
The magic of December."
Laura Jaworski 🍂
99
“If you are in search of beautiful things,
Of friendship
Adventure
Of thought pure and good
Of quiet and laughter
Of wisdom and learning
My dear,
Head into the wood.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
100
“Beautiful tree
Beautiful tree
Writer of silent symphony
Artist and poet
Giver of good
Shelter and guardian
Heart of the wood.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
101
“Oh to be a bird in autumn
Tucked within a rosy tree
While crisp October winds sweep by
To twine about the falling leavesTo catch a gust and take to soaring
Out above a glistening fall
And not to miss a single thing
But see and hear and feel it all.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
102
“The sun cast its light
And each leaf
Became a lantern.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
103
“Autumn leaves are tiny lanterns lit by wonder."
Laura Jaworski 🍂
104
“Against a canvas of greenest hue
A little leaf knew what to do
She’d waited and waited her whole life through
To fly
And in a gust of freedom
She lifted herself to the sky.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
105
“Keep an empty pocket
When you’re on an autumn stroll
For the wood is filled with treasure
And the trees are trimmed in gold
And you may find that you’d like to keep
A gilded leaf or two—
So keep an empty pocket
And bring autumn home with you.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
106
“In the sweetness of nature, the heart finds its home."
Laura Jaworski 🍂
107
“There is a first leaf to turn
There is a last to fall
And in the space between the two
The grandest show of all.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
108
“On a crisp autumn day
We look neither backward nor forward
But around and within
In wonder.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
109
“I stood beneath an autumn tree
And offered up an open palm
Each solemn branch was nearly bare
The golden glamour come and gone
But as the wind took gentle hold
And set the last fall leaf adrift
It sailed into my waiting hand
Dear autumn, thank you for the gift.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
110
“Autumn in your stately glory
Come, tell us another story
Tell us of your vibrant shades
And how your woodland gold is made
Come tell us how it feels to fly
As leaves depart to grace the sky
And lend your tale so we might keep
Your beauty while you soundly sleep.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
111
“The leaves have drifted to the earth
Their golden dance is done
And all about the wood are signs
The quiet time has come
The animals will settle soon
The air is kissed with cold
And now we wait, for soon will come
The year’s first fallen snow.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
112
“Autumn has warmth and color and rain
Autumn has light and shadow and change
Autumn has frost and snow-kissed weather
Autumn is all of this blended together.”
Laura Jaworski 🍂
🍂 Happy autumn! 🍂
80+ Fall Quotes to Celebrate the Beauty of the Season 🍂
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