Crochet Tutorial: Bear Sunday Reading Porch Suitcase – Free Crochet Pattern

This cozy crochet suitcase opens into a tiny Sunday reading porch with a teddy bear sitting in a rocking chair, a striped floor rug, a small round tea table, lemonade, cookies, books, flowers, slippers, yarn basket, hanging planter, window with lace curtains, porch railing, glowing wall lights, sun pillows, potted lavender, watering can, and a warm suitcase handle.

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Finished Size

• Open suitcase: about 12 in wide, 9 in deep, and 8.5 in tall when the lid stands upright.
• Bear: about 4.75 in tall seated, 6 in tall before sitting.
• Rocking chair: about 4 in tall, sized to hold the bear snugly.
• Table: about 2.75 in wide and 2 in tall.
• Scale: miniature amigurumi display, made with firm stitches and light stuffing.

Skill Level

Intermediate. A confident beginner can make this project by working slowly. The main skills are crocheting in continuous rounds, flat rows, simple shaping, seaming, surface crochet, embroidery, and joining small pieces neatly.

Materials

• Sport weight cotton yarn or fine DK cotton yarn in oatmeal, cream, warm tan, caramel brown, dark brown, rust red, pale blue, soft yellow, white, green, lavender, pink, purple, terracotta, teal, and black.
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for the suitcase, bear, furniture, and accessories.
• 2.00 mm crochet hook for tiny flowers, glasses, cookies, and facial details.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Plastic canvas, thin cardboard, or craft foam for stabilizing suitcase base, lid, table, sign, and window.
• Yarn needle, sewing pins, stitch markers, scissors.
• Two 5 mm black safety eyes for the bear, or black embroidery thread.
• Small amount of white felt or white crochet thread for lace curtain accents if desired.
• Optional warm yellow embroidery floss for stitched wall lights.
• Optional battery-operated micro LED string for adult display only. Do not use electronics if the item is intended for children.

Yarn Colors Used in the Pictured Design

• Oatmeal beige: suitcase interior walls, bear body, sofa cushion, rug base.
• Caramel brown: suitcase stripes, outer trim, handle, window frames, chair, railings.
• Cream: inner border, curtains, slippers, table top.
• Rust red: bear scarf.
• Pale blue and soft yellow: striped floor rug.
• Green: leaves, plant stems, porch vines.
• Lavender, purple, pink, white, yellow: flowers and potted plants.
• Dark brown: book covers, cookies, bear nose, keyhole.

Abbreviations in US Crochet Terms

• MR: magic ring
• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• tr: treble crochet
• inc: 2 sc in the same stitch
• dec: invisible single crochet decrease
• BLO: back loop only
• FLO: front loop only
• FO: fasten off
• st/sts: stitch/stitches
• RS: right side
• WS: wrong side

Gauge

With the 2.25 mm hook and sport weight cotton, 8 sc and 8 rows should measure about 1 inch. Gauge is important because the bear, chair, table, and porch all need to fit inside the suitcase. If your stitches are loose, use a smaller hook. If your suitcase becomes too stiff to fold, use slightly lighter yarn for the lid and base.

Construction Notes

• Work amigurumi pieces in continuous rounds unless the pattern says to join.
• Use a stitch marker at the first stitch of every round.
• Stuff the bear firmly but do not overstuff the limbs, because the seated pose needs soft joints.
• The suitcase is made as a rectangular tray and upright lid. Both are stabilized with plastic canvas or cardboard.
• The porch details are sewn after the suitcase is assembled, so you can position every accessory like the photo.
• For a display piece, sew everything down securely. For a play set, leave the bear, slippers, books, and cup removable.

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Main Suitcase Base

The suitcase base is a shallow rectangular tray with rounded corners, caramel stripes outside, cream inner walls, and a thick brown rim. Work tightly so the walls stand upright.

Base Floor Panel

Use oatmeal beige yarn and the 2.25 mm hook.

1. Ch 46.
2. Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. 45 sts.
3. Rows 2-58: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. 45 sts.
4. Do not FO. Continue around the rectangle for the border.
5. Border Round 1: Ch 1, work 45 sc across the top edge, 58 sc down the side edge, 45 sc across the bottom edge, and 58 sc up the second side edge. Place 3 sc in each corner as you turn. Join with sl st to first sc. 218 sts.
6. Border Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around, placing 3 sc in the center stitch of each corner group. Join. 226 sts.
7. Border Round 3: Repeat Round 2. Join and FO, leaving a long tail.

Cut plastic canvas or thin cardboard slightly smaller than the floor panel. Place it against the WS. Make a second plain oatmeal rectangle by repeating Rows 1-58 without the border. Sandwich the stabilizer between both panels and sew around all edges with whipstitch.

Base Side Walls

Join oatmeal yarn in any corner stitch of the floor panel.

1. Round 1: Working in BLO around the floor edge, sc in each st around. Join. 226 sts.
2. Rounds 2-5: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. 226 sts.
3. Change to caramel brown.
4. Round 6: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. 226 sts.
5. Change to cream.
6. Rounds 7-8: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. 226 sts.
7. Change to caramel brown.
8. Round 9: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. 226 sts.
9. Change to oatmeal.
10. Rounds 10-12: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. 226 sts.

Thick Rounded Rim for Base

Use caramel brown yarn.

1. Round 1: Join yarn at the back left corner. Ch 1, crab stitch around the entire upper edge. Join and FO.
2. Round 2: Join again one round below the top edge. Surface sl st around the outside wall to create the raised stitched line seen in the photo.
3. Round 3: Repeat another surface sl st line along the lower caramel stripe.

Upright Suitcase Lid

The lid is the vertical porch wall. It has a flat beige crochet surface, a caramel border, a centered open window, a hanging basket on the left, a Sunday Porch sign on the right, and small glowing yellow lights around the wall.

Lid Rectangle

Use oatmeal beige yarn.

1. Ch 50.
2. Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 49 sts.
3. Rows 2-64: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. 49 sts.
4. Border Round 1: Ch 1, work sc evenly around, placing 3 sc in each corner. Join.
5. Border Round 2: Sc in each st around with 3 sc in each corner center. Join and FO.

Make a second matching rectangle. Cut stabilizer slightly smaller. Sandwich the stabilizer between the two rectangles and sew around. Keep the stitches neat because both sides may be visible when the suitcase is opened.

Lid Border

Use caramel brown yarn.

1. Round 1: Join at any corner. Ch 1, sc evenly around the lid, placing 3 sc in each corner. Join.
2. Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around, again placing 3 sc in each corner. Join.
3. Round 3: Crab stitch in each st around. Join and FO.

Attach Lid to Base

1. Place the lid upright along the back long edge of the suitcase base.
2. Using caramel brown yarn and a yarn needle, whipstitch the bottom edge of the lid to the inside back wall of the base.
3. Sew through both layers several times at the left and right back corners.
4. For a stronger hinge, crochet a chain of 42 in caramel brown and sew it across the back joint like a soft hinge cord.
5. The lid should stand at about a 95-degree angle, slightly leaning backward like an open suitcase porch scene.

Striped Floor Rug

The rug covers most of the base floor and shows vertical soft blue, cream, and pale yellow stripes. It should look cozy and slightly textured, not perfectly flat.

1. With cream yarn, ch 38.
2. Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 37 sts.
3. Rows 2-3: Ch 1, sc across in cream. Turn.
4. Rows 4-5: Change to pale blue, ch 1, sc across. Turn.
5. Row 6: Change to cream, ch 1, sc across. Turn.
6. Rows 7-8: Change to soft yellow, ch 1, sc across. Turn.
7. Rows 9-10: Change to cream, ch 1, sc across. Turn.
8. Rows 11-12: Change to pale blue, ch 1, sc across. Turn.
9. Rows 13-14: Change to cream, ch 1, sc across. Turn.
10. Rows 15-16: Change to soft yellow, ch 1, sc across. Turn.
11. Rows 17-18: Change to cream, ch 1, sc across. Turn.
12. Rows 19-20: Change to pale blue, ch 1, sc across. Turn.
13. Rows 21-26: Repeat the stripe order until the rug is about 5.5 in deep.
14. Border: With cream yarn, sc evenly around, placing 3 sc in each corner. Join and FO.

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Sew the rug to the floor, leaving a small cream floor border visible around it. Add a few random green leaf appliqués on top of the floor, especially near the sofa cushion, table, and watering can.

Teddy Bear Reader

The bear is seated in the rocking chair. It has a round beige head, small ears, rounded muzzle, black eyes, brown nose, soft body, long arms holding an open book, bent legs, and a rust red scarf tied at the neck.

Bear Head

Use oatmeal beige yarn. Work in continuous rounds.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: Sc 1, inc; repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Round 4: Sc 2, inc; repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Round 5: Sc 3, inc; repeat around. 30 sts.
6. Round 6: Sc 4, inc; repeat around. 36 sts.
7. Rounds 7-13: Sc in each st around. 36 sts.
8. Round 14: Sc 4, dec; repeat around. 30 sts.
9. Round 15: Sc 3, dec; repeat around. 24 sts.
10. Insert safety eyes between Rounds 9 and 10, about 7 sts apart.
11. Round 16: Sc 2, dec; repeat around. 18 sts.
12. Stuff firmly.
13. Round 17: Sc 1, dec; repeat around. 12 sts.
14. Round 18: Dec around. 6 sts.
15. FO and close the opening.

Muzzle

Use cream yarn.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: Sc 1, inc; repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Round 4: Sc in each st around. 18 sts.
5. FO, leaving a long tail. Lightly stuff.

Sew the muzzle centered between the eyes, from Round 10 to Round 14 of the head. Embroider a dark brown oval nose across the top center of the muzzle. Add one straight stitch downward from the nose and two short curved mouth stitches.

Ears

Make 2 with oatmeal beige yarn.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: Sc in each st around. 12 sts.
4. Round 4: Sc 2, dec; repeat around. 9 sts.
5. Flatten, do not stuff. FO with a long tail.

Sew ears to the upper sides of the head between Rounds 5 and 8. Angle them slightly outward so the bear looks soft and alert.

Bear Body

Use oatmeal beige yarn.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: Sc 1, inc; repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Round 4: Sc 2, inc; repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Round 5: Sc 3, inc; repeat around. 30 sts.
6. Rounds 6-11: Sc in each st around. 30 sts.
7. Round 12: Sc 3, dec; repeat around. 24 sts.
8. Rounds 13-15: Sc in each st around. 24 sts.
9. Round 16: Sc 2, dec; repeat around. 18 sts.
10. Round 17: Sc in each st around. 18 sts.
11. Stuff firmly at the lower body and lightly near the neck.
12. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing to the head.

Sew the head to the body securely. Tilt the head very slightly downward so the bear appears to be reading the book.

Arms

Make 2 with oatmeal beige yarn.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: Sc 1, inc; repeat around. 9 sts.
3. Rounds 3-11: Sc in each st around. 9 sts.
4. Stuff only the lower half.
5. Round 12: Sc 1, dec; repeat around. 6 sts.
6. Flatten opening and sc through both layers with 3 sc. FO with tail.

Sew arms to the sides of the body at Round 15, angled forward. The paws should rest over the open book.

Legs

Make 2 with oatmeal beige yarn.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: Sc 3, inc; repeat around. 15 sts.
4. Rounds 4-6: Sc in each st around. 15 sts.
5. Round 7: Sc 3, dec; repeat around. 12 sts.
6. Rounds 8-12: Sc in each st around. 12 sts.
7. Stuff foot firmly and upper leg lightly.
8. Flatten opening and sc through both layers with 6 sc. FO with tail.

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Sew legs to the lower front of the body so they bend over the edge of the chair seat. Add 3 small dark brown toe stitches on each foot if desired.

Rust Red Scarf

Use rust red yarn.

1. Ch 46.
2. Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 45 sts.
3. Row 2: Ch 1, sc across. FO.
4. Add a short fringe to each end by knotting two 2 in yarn strands through the corner stitches.

Wrap the scarf around the bear’s neck and tie it to one side. Sew the knot with two hidden stitches so it stays in the same relaxed position as the pictured bear.

Open Book for the Bear

Use cream yarn for pages and brown yarn for the cover.

Pages

1. Ch 13.
2. Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 12 sts.
3. Rows 2-8: Ch 1, sc across. Turn.
4. FO.

Cover

1. With brown yarn, ch 15.
2. Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 14 sts.
3. Rows 2-9: Ch 1, sc across. Turn.
4. FO.

Sew the cream page rectangle on top of the brown cover. Fold in half. Add one vertical brown embroidery line down the center spine. Sew the lower corners to the bear’s paws.

Rocking Chair

The chair is made in caramel brown and should look like a tiny porch rocking chair. It has a seat, tall back, two side arms, four legs, and two curved rockers.

Chair Seat

1. With caramel yarn, ch 15.
2. Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 14 sts.
3. Rows 2-14: Ch 1, sc across. Turn.
4. Border: Sc evenly around, placing 3 sc in each corner. Join and FO.

Chair Back

1. Ch 17.
2. Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 16 sts.
3. Rows 2-18: Ch 1, sc across. Turn.
4. Border: Sc around. FO.

Sew the back panel to the rear edge of the seat at a slight backward angle. Add three vertical surface crochet lines on the back to mimic wooden slats.

Chair Legs

Make 4.

1. Ch 6.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 5 sts.
3. FO, leaving a long tail.

Roll each strip into a tiny post and stitch closed. Sew two posts under the front corners and two under the back corners.

Chair Arms

Make 2.

1. Ch 13.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 12 sts.
3. Row 2: Ch 1, sc across. FO.

Sew one arm on each side from the front post to the chair back. Keep them level so the bear can sit naturally.

Curved Rockers

Make 2.

1. Ch 22.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 4, hdc 4, dc 5, hdc 4, sc 4. FO.

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Sew each rocker under the two legs on one side of the chair. Curve the center downward and lift the ends slightly upward. Sew the chair into the right side of the suitcase base, close to the porch railing.

Round Porch Table

The table sits in front of the bear and holds lemonade, cookies, books, and a tiny flower vase.

Table Top

Use cream yarn.

1. Round 1: 8 sc in MR. 8 sts.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 16 sts.
3. Round 3: Sc 1, inc; repeat around. 24 sts.
4. Round 4: Sc 2, inc; repeat around. 32 sts.
5. Round 5: BLO sc around. 32 sts.
6. Round 6: Sc around. 32 sts.
7. FO, leaving a long tail.

Cut a small circle of plastic canvas. Place it inside the underside of the table top before sewing the center support.

Table Pedestal

1. With cream yarn, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rounds 2-10: Sc around. 6 sts.
3. Stuff lightly. FO with tail.

Table Base

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: Sc 1, inc; repeat around. 18 sts.
4. FO.

Sew the pedestal between the table top and base. Sew the table slightly left of the bear’s knees.

Lemonade Glass

Use pale yellow yarn and a 2.00 mm hook.

1. Round 1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 10 sts.
3. Round 3: BLO sc around. 10 sts.
4. Rounds 4-6: Sc around. 10 sts.
5. FO.

Embroider a white highlight on the side. For the lemon slice, use yellow yarn: 6 sc in MR, join, FO, and sew to the rim. Add a tiny green straw by chaining 5 in green and sewing one end inside the glass.

Cookie Plate

Plate

1. With pale blue yarn, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: Sc 1, inc; repeat around. 18 sts.
4. FO.

Cookies

Make 3 with tan yarn.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. Join and FO.
2. Use dark brown thread to embroider 3 tiny chocolate chips on each cookie.

Sew cookies to the plate, then sew the plate to the table.

Stack of Books

Make 3 small books in different brown and blue tones.

1. For each book cover, ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 8 sts.
2. Rows 2-4: Ch 1, sc across. FO.
3. With cream yarn, ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.
4. Sew the cream strip along one long side as page edges.

Stack the books with the darkest book on the bottom and the small blue book in the middle. Sew them together and place them on the right side of the table near the bear.

Tiny Flower Vase

Vase

Use clear-look pale gray or soft green yarn.

1. Round 1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 10 sts.
3. Rounds 3-7: Sc around. 10 sts.
4. Round 8: Sc 3, dec; repeat around. 8 sts.
5. FO.

Flower Stems

• Make 6 stems by chaining 7 with green yarn.
• For each flower head, work 5 sc in MR with white, pink, lavender, or yellow yarn.
• For daisy petals, sl st to ring, ch 2, sl st back into ring; repeat 5 times.
• Sew flower heads to stems, then stitch stems inside the vase.

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Sew the vase to the back center of the table. Keep the flowers standing upright in front of the window.

Back Sofa Cushion and Sun Pillows

On the left side of the porch floor, the image shows a simple cream cushion with two yellow sun pillows.

Long Cream Cushion

1. With cream yarn, ch 25.
2. Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 24 sts.
3. Rows 2-8: Ch 1, sc across. Turn.
4. Make a second panel the same way.
5. Hold panels together and sc around three sides. Insert light stuffing. Sc closed and FO.

Sew the cushion against the left back wall of the suitcase base.

Sun Pillows

Make 2 with soft yellow yarn.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: Sc 1, inc; repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Round 4: Sc 2, inc; repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Make a second circle. Hold both circles together.
6. Joining Round: Sc through both layers around, stuffing lightly before closing.
7. Sun Rays: Ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, sl st into next edge st; repeat 10 times around.
8. FO and weave in ends.

Sew the sun pillows leaning against the cream cushion. Place one slightly in front of the other, just like the photo.

Window with Open Shutters

The window is centered on the upright lid. It has a rounded rectangular frame, two open brown shutters, and white lace curtains.

Main Window Frame

Use caramel brown yarn.

1. Ch 30.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 29 sts.
3. Rows 2-4: Ch 1, sc across. Turn.
4. FO. This is the top frame strip.
5. Make a second strip the same way for the bottom frame.
6. For side strips, ch 16, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 15 sts.
7. Rows 2-4: Ch 1, sc across. FO.
8. Make 2 side strips.

Arrange the strips into a rounded rectangle on the lid, about 2.75 in wide and 1.75 in tall. Sew the frame down. Leave the center open, showing the beige wall behind it as the dark window opening.

Open Shutters

Make 2 with caramel brown yarn.

1. Ch 9.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 8 sts.
3. Rows 2-14: Ch 1, sc across. Turn.
4. Border: Sc around. FO.
5. Surface crochet 2 vertical lines on each shutter to create pane divisions.

Sew one shutter to each side of the window frame. Angle each shutter outward so the window looks open. Add two short horizontal cream stitches on each shutter for the small pane bars.

Lace Curtains

Make 2 with white or cream yarn and the 2.00 mm hook.

1. Ch 13.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 12 sts.
3. Row 2: Ch 3, skip 1 st, sl st in next st; repeat across for a scalloped lace edge.
4. Row 3: Ch 1, sc across the straight top edge only. FO.

Sew one curtain inside each side of the window. Let the scalloped edges face inward. The curtains should look like soft white lace pulled away from the center.

Sunday Porch Sign

The sign sits on the upper right side of the lid and says Sunday Porch.

1. With cream yarn, ch 15.
2. Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 14 sts.
3. Rows 2-9: Ch 1, sc across. Turn.
4. Border: With caramel brown yarn, sc evenly around, placing 3 sc in corners. FO.

Use dark brown embroidery thread to stitch the words Sunday Porch in two centered lines. Add four tiny green corner vines with two lazy-daisy leaves at each corner. Sew the sign to the upper right lid, level with the window top.

Hanging Flower Basket

The basket hangs on the upper left of the lid. It has a tan pot, two hanging cords, green leaves, and bright pink and purple flowers.

Basket

1. With tan yarn, ch 12.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 11 sts.
3. Rows 2-5: Ch 1, sc across. Turn.
4. Row 6: Dec, sc 7, dec. Turn. 9 sts.
5. Row 7: Dec, sc 5, dec. 7 sts.
6. FO.

Sew the basket to the lid. Curve the top edge slightly so it looks like a small hanging planter.

Hanging Cords

• With cream yarn, ch 22 for the left cord and ch 22 for the right cord.
• Sew each cord from the basket corner up to a shared point above the basket.
• Add one tiny tan knot at the top with 5 sc in MR.

Flowers and Leaves

• Make 6 green leaves: ch 5, sc in 2nd ch, hdc, dc, 3 sc in last ch; work on other side with dc, hdc, sc, sl st.
• Make 8 small flowers: 5 sc in MR, join, FO. Use pink, purple, lavender, and mauve.
• Sew leaves first, then cluster the flowers across the top of the basket.

Porch Railing

The railing is on the right side and back corner near the chair. It frames the reading porch and holds a small blue bird.

Railing Posts

Make 6 with caramel yarn.

1. Ch 9.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 8 sts.
3. FO, leaving a tail.

Roll each strip into a narrow post and stitch closed. Sew posts along the right edge of the suitcase base, spacing them evenly.

Top and Bottom Rails

1. Ch 36 for the upper rail. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.
2. Ch 34 for the lower rail. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.

Sew the rails horizontally across the posts. The upper rail should sit just below the bear’s shoulder height when seated.

Small Blue Bird

The bird sits on the railing and faces inward toward the bear.

1. With blue yarn, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rounds 3-4: Sc around. 12 sts.
4. Round 5: Sc 2, dec; repeat around. 9 sts.
5. Round 6: Sc 1, dec; repeat around. 6 sts.
6. FO and close.

For the beak, use yellow yarn and make ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, FO. Sew to the front. Embroider one black eye on each side. For wings, make 2 small blue ovals: 5 sc in MR, join, FO, and sew to the sides.

Potted Lavender Plant

Terracotta Pot

1. With terracotta yarn, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: BLO sc around. 12 sts.
4. Rounds 4-6: Sc around. 12 sts.
5. Round 7: FLO sc around for rim. Join and FO.

Lavender Stems

• Make 5 green stems by chaining 8 each.
• For each lavender tip, join purple yarn at the top of a stem and work 4 small knots by stitching over the same top area several times.
• Sew stems inside the pot in a fan shape.

Sew the pot to the front right corner inside the suitcase, near the railing.

Watering Can

The watering can rests near the lavender pot and has a teal body, handle, and spout.

Can Body

1. With teal yarn, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: Sc 1, inc; repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rounds 4-7: Sc around. 18 sts.
5. Round 8: Sc 1, dec; repeat around. 12 sts.
6. Stuff lightly.
7. Round 9: Dec around. 6 sts.
8. FO and close.

Spout and Handle

• Spout: Ch 8, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO. Fold slightly and sew to one side of the can.
• Handle: Ch 12, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO. Sew in a curved loop on the opposite side.
• Top opening: 6 sc in MR with dark teal, join, FO, and sew to the top.

Yarn Basket with Crochet Project

The front left corner has a basket holding yarn balls and a tiny unfinished crochet strip.

Basket

1. With tan yarn, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: Sc 1, inc; repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Round 4: BLO sc around. 18 sts.
5. Rounds 5-8: Sc around. 18 sts.
6. Round 9: Crab stitch around for a woven rim. FO.

Basket Handle

1. Ch 18.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.
3. Sew ends to opposite sides of the basket.

Yarn Balls

Make 3 with cream, rust, and pale lavender yarn.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rounds 3-4: Sc around. 12 sts.
4. Round 5: Dec around. 6 sts.
5. FO and close.

Embroider curved lines around each ball with matching yarn. Place the balls inside the basket. For the small crochet strip, ch 10 with lavender yarn, work 2 rows of sc, and leave a long cream yarn tail trailing outside the basket.

Tiny Slippers

Make 2 cream slippers and place them near the bear’s feet.

1. Round 1: With cream yarn, ch 6.
2. Work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 3, 4 sc in last ch. Continue on other side of chain: sc 3, 2 sc in last ch. 14 sts.
3. Round 2: Sc around. 14 sts.
4. Round 3: Sc 4, dec 3 times, sc 4. 11 sts.
5. Round 4: Sc 3, dec 2 times, sc 4. 9 sts.
6. FO and weave in end.
7. Join yarn at one side of the opening, ch 5, sl st to opposite side to make the top strap.

Shape the slippers with your fingers so the toes are rounded. Sew them lightly to the rug or leave removable.

Tiny Glasses

The reading glasses lie on the rug near the books and yarn basket.

1. With dark brown yarn or embroidery floss, ch 8, sl st into first ch to form one lens.
2. Ch 2 for the bridge.
3. Ch 8, sl st into the first ch of this second loop to form the second lens.
4. Ch 6 for one arm, FO. Join yarn to the outer edge of the first lens and ch 6 for the second arm.

Block the glasses gently with your fingers. Sew them to the rug with two tiny stitches so they remain flat.

Wall Lights

The pictured lid has warm glowing dots around the inside wall. For a child-safe crochet version, make embroidered yellow light spots. For adult display, you may place a battery micro LED string behind or around the lid.

Crocheted Light Dots

Make 12 with soft yellow yarn and the 2.00 mm hook.

1. Round 1: 5 sc in MR. Join with sl st.
2. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Sew 5 lights across the upper lid, 3 down the left side, 3 down the right side, and 1 near the lower center. Use a strand of golden yellow embroidery floss to stitch a tiny halo around each light.

Suitcase Handle, Latch, and Front Details

Handle

The handle is thick, curved, and caramel brown, attached to the front center of the suitcase.

1. With caramel yarn, ch 34.
2. Round 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 33 sts.
3. Rows 2-5: Ch 1, sc across. Turn.
4. Fold the strip lengthwise around a small amount of stuffing or a soft yarn cord.
5. Whipstitch the long edges together to form a padded tube.
6. Curve the tube into a handle and sew both ends to the front wall of the suitcase base.

Handle Tabs

Make 2 with caramel yarn.

1. Ch 7.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 6 sts.
3. Rows 2-5: Ch 1, sc across. FO.

Wrap each tab around one handle end and sew to the suitcase front.

Center Latch

1. With cream yarn, ch 8.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. 7 sts.
3. Rows 2-5: Ch 1, sc across. FO.
4. Border with caramel brown sc around.

Sew the latch to the front center above the handle. Embroider a black keyhole in the middle using one vertical stitch and one small round knot.

Side Knobs

Make 2 with oatmeal or tan yarn.

1. 6 sc in MR. Join and FO.

Sew one small knob to each side of the latch on the front wall.

Tiny Leaves Scattered on the Porch

Make 10 to 12 small green leaves. Scatter them on the rug and floor to match the gentle Sunday porch feeling.

1. Ch 5.
2. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, 3 sc in last ch.
3. Working down the other side of the chain, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in last ch.
4. Sl st to finish and FO.

Sew the leaves near the sun pillows, under the table, near the slippers, and around the watering can.

Optional Top Suitcase Clasp

The top of the lid shows a small cream and caramel clasp. It helps the suitcase look complete even when displayed open.

1. With cream yarn, 6 sc in MR. Join and FO.
2. With caramel yarn, ch 8, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.
3. Sew the caramel strip at the top center of the lid, then sew the cream circle above it as the clasp button.

Assembly Order

1. Make the suitcase base and lid first. Stabilize both pieces before adding decorations.
2. Attach the lid to the base at a firm upright angle.
3. Sew the striped rug to the base floor.
4. Add the cream cushion and sun pillows to the left back corner.
5. Sew the window, shutters, curtains, sign, hanging basket, and wall lights to the lid.
6. Make the porch railing and attach it to the right side of the base.
7. Make the rocking chair and sew it near the railing.
8. Make the bear, scarf, and book. Seat the bear in the chair and secure it with hidden stitches.
9. Make the table and sew it in front of the bear.
10. Add lemonade, cookies, book stack, and vase to the table.
11. Add the lavender pot, watering can, bird, slippers, glasses, yarn basket, and scattered leaves.
12. Add the handle, latch, knobs, front stripes, and top clasp last.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check the bear’s face before final sewing. The eyes should sit evenly, the muzzle should be centered, and the nose should point toward the open book. Add a tiny blush effect with pale pink yarn by making one short stitch under each eye. Do not overdo the face because the pictured bear has a calm, simple expression.

Sit the bear in the rocking chair and pin the arms around the book. Sew the back of the bear lightly to the chair back, then sew the lower body to the seat. This keeps the reading pose stable while still looking soft and natural.

Make sure the table is close enough for the bear to look engaged with the cozy porch setting. The lemonade, cookies, flowers, and stacked books should be placed in a balanced cluster, with the vase toward the back and the food closer to the viewer.

Care Notes

• Spot clean with cool water and mild soap.
• Do not machine wash if cardboard, plastic canvas, glue, or optional lights are used.
• Let the piece air dry completely before storing.
• Keep the display away from direct sunlight to protect the soft yarn colors.
• If made for children, remove any electronics, wires, small loose parts, and safety eyes.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The suitcase base sits flat and the lid stands upright.
• The handle is centered on the front wall.
• The bear sits securely in the rocking chair.
• The scarf knot is sewn in place.
• The window shutters angle outward evenly.
• The Sunday Porch sign is straight and readable.
• The table accessories are firmly attached.
• The railing posts are evenly spaced.
• The tiny leaves, slippers, glasses, and yarn basket are placed naturally.
• All yarn tails are woven in or hidden inside pieces.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

For long-term display, dust the suitcase gently with a soft makeup brush or clean paintbrush. Brush from the top of the lid downward so dust does not settle into the window frame, flower basket, and railing.

If a small stain appears, dampen a white cloth with cool water and press lightly. Avoid rubbing the stitches because small crochet pieces can stretch. Let the area dry flat in a shaded place.

Store the porch suitcase in a breathable cotton bag or a clean box with tissue paper around the bear, chair, and railing. Do not place heavy items on top of the lid or handle. Keep the flowers and tiny accessories from being crushed.

If the item includes optional battery lights, remove batteries before storage. Never leave lights switched on unattended. For a child-safe version, use only crocheted yellow light dots and embroidered halos.