IDEAS & INSPO – Ralph Lauren Christmas + Crochet

Christmas 2025 is dressed in tartan, velvet and… crochet!

There is an aesthetic that more than any other represents a warm, elegant Christmas—part aristocratic, part “mountain lodge”: the Ralph Lauren style. Tartan fabrics, velvet, dark wood, soft scarves, cream-colored candles, antique gold details: an atmosphere that smells of lodges, lit fireplaces and creative evenings wrapped in a soft blanket. In this article, I take you on a journey through this trend—with crochet ideas, palettes, styling and a sweet DIY teddy bear you can make in just a few steps. Let’s start by seeing how to create one of Ralph Lauren’s classic elements: the teddy bear.

MINI TUTORIAL – Crochet Teddy Bear for Beginners

(Ralph Lauren style with a tartan touch)

This project is perfect even for those who have never held a crochet hook before: you only need a chain stitch and single crochet. Ready? Let’s begin!

MATERIALS

• 1 ball of chenille yarn in Hazelnut
• 5 mm crochet hook
• Tartan ribbon
• Safety eyes + small nose
• Needle, dark thread
• Hair elastics or strong thread
• Scissors
• chenille eyes
• nose tartan

How to make our crochet teddy bear.

STEP 1 – The crochet square

Start with 33 chain stitches, then work single crochet to the end.

Repeat for 30 rows.

STEP 2 – From square to teddy bear (no crochet)

Take the square:

• Roll one side inward
• Roll the other side as well
• Bring both rolls toward the center

STEP 3 – Head and body

Create a division of the rolled panel not in half but at one third of the panel, cross it slightly, then open the two rolled parts while holding the rest in place with your hands.

Secure the part forming the head with an elastic; the arms will naturally form too.

STEP 4 – Shaping the teddy bear

Adjust the shapes with your hands.

For the ears: pinch two small areas and secure them with two elastics.

STEP 5 – Details

Insert the safety eyes, locking the backs on the reverse side of the work, and glue the small nose in place.

Details make all the difference!

STEP 6 – The Ralph Lauren touch

Add the tartan bow.

And here is your teddy bear in true “Ralph Lauren” style.

I'm also leaving you the video tutorial we created for you:

I hope you enjoyed this project! It’s perfect as a decoration, gift idea, or creative activity for children.

Tag me on Instagram when you make your teddy bear!

Merry creative Christmas to everyone!

Rosaria Tessiland®