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Crochet Baby Bear


This soft and cuddly crochet baby bear is simply irresistible and sure to bring squeals of delight to the lucky recipient!

Designed by Deb Richey courtesy of Caron International
  
Project #:
e07259
  
 
 Crafting Time:
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 Skill Level:
 1 being the easiest
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  • Caron International's Simply Soft Baby (100% acrylic; 2 oz/56.7g, 95 yds/87m ball):
    Powder Blue (MC), 2 balls
  • Caron International's Simply Soft (100% acrylic; 6 oz/170g, 315 yds/288m skein):
    White (A), 1 oz
    Soft Pink (B), 1 oz, for bow
    Grey Heather (C), small amount for face and paws
    Black (D), small amount for eyes
  • Crochet hook size US G-6 (4mm), or size to obtain gauge
  • Fiberfill for stuffing
  • Stitch Marker
  • Yarn Needle
  • Row Counter

Cost of each project will vary depending on materials used.

Due to the seasonal nature of some merchandise, actual availability of some products pictured may vary.
 
  • FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
    Bear measures approximately 15-inches/38cm tall

 
  • GAUGE
    Gauge is not critical for this project.
 
  • SPECIAL TECHNIQUE
    Triple ring method: Wrap end of yarn around index finger three times to create rings; leave a 4-inch/10cm yarn tail. Remove rings from finger and insert crochet hook through center of rings. Yarn over and draw up a loop, chain 1. Work the first round of stitches in the rings. At the end of the first round, pull gently on the yarn tail to tighten the ring.
 
  • ABBREVIATION
    sc2tog: Single crochet 2 together – Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, (two loops on hook), insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through all three loops on hook.

 
  • STITCHES USED
    Chain (ch)
    Double crochet (dc)
    Half double crochet (hdc)
    Reverse single crochet (Rev sc)
    Single crochet (sc)
    Slip stitch (slip stitch)
    Treble crochet (tr)
 
  • NOTE
    Bear is worked in continuous spiral; do not join rounds (unless otherwise instructed). Use a stitch marker to indicate the end of the first round. Move the marker as each new round is completed.
 
  • HELPFUL HINT
    Gauge is not important for this project. However, work stitches tightly to create a firm fabric through which the stuffing will not show.
    When increasing or decreasing evenly around, work the decreases and increases in different locations each round to keep the shaping smooth.
 
  • HEAD & BODY
    Using MC, form a ring using the triple ring method (see above).
 
  • Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in the ring; do not join and do not turn—6 sc.
 
  • Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around—12 sc.
 
  • Rnds 3 – 5: Sc around, increasing 6 sc (work 2 sc in one st) evenly spaced on each round—30 sc.
 
  • Rnd 6: Work even, (sc in each sc around).
 
  • Rnds 7 – 8: Sc around, increasing 6 sc evenly spaced on each round—42 sc.
 
  • Rnd 9: (Sc in next 13 sc, work 2 sc in next sc) 3 times—45 sc.
 
  • Rnds 10 – 15: Work even.
 
  • Rnds 16 – 21: Sc around, decreasing (by sc2tog) 5 sc evenly spaced on Rnd 16 and every other round—30 sc remain.
 
  • Begin stuffing head and body lightly and continue to add stuffing as work progresses.
 
  • Rnd 22: (Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc) 6 times—24 sc remain.
 
  • Rnds 23 – 25 and 31: Work even.
 
  • Rnds 26 – 30: Sc around, increasing 3 sc evenly spaced on each round—39 sc.
 
  • Rnds 32 – 35: Sc around, increasing 3 sc evenly spaced on Rnd 32 and every other round—45 sc.
 
  • Rnds 36 – 40: Sc around, increasing 5 sc evenly spaced on Rnd 36 and every third round—55 sc.
 
  • Rnds 41 – 47: Work even.
 
  • Rnds 48 – 57: Sc around, decreasing 5 sc evenly spaced on each round—5 sc remain.
 
  • Rnd 58: Skip 1 sc, slip st in next sc; leave last 3 sc unworked.

 
  • Fasten off.
 
  • MUZZLE
    Using A, form a ring using the triple ring method (see above).
 
  • Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in the ring; do not join and do not turn—5 sc.
 
  • Rnds 2, 3, 5 and 6: Sc around, increasing 5 sc evenly spaced on each round—25 sc.
 
  • Rnds 4 and 7: Work even.
 
  • Rnd 8: Repeat Rnd 2—30 sc.
 
  • Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

 
  • EARS (make 2)
    Using MC, chain 6.
 
  • Row 1: (Sc, hdc) in second ch from hook, dc in next ch, tr in next ch, dc in next ch, (hdc, sc) in last ch, turn—7 sts.
 
  • Row 2: Ch 1, work 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in last 2 sts—11 sts.
 
  • Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

 
  • ARMS (make 2)
    Using B, form a ring using the triple ring method.
 
  • Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in the ring; do not join and do not turn—5 sc.
 
  • Rnds 2 – 5: Sc around, increasing 5 sc evenly spaced on each round—25 sc.
 
  • Rnds 6, 8 – 10, 12 – 20 and 24: Work even.
 
  • Rnd 7: Sc around, decreasing 5 sc evenly spaced—20 sc remain.
 
  • Fasten off B; join MC in next st.
 
  • Rnd 11: Sc around, decreasing 5 sc evenly spaced—15 sc remain.
 
  • Begin stuffing arm and continue to add stuffing as work progresses.
 
  • Rnds 21 – 23: Sc around, decreasing 1 sc each round—12 sc remain.
 
  • Rnd 25: (Sc2tog) around—6 sc remain.
 
  • Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

 
  • LEGS (make 2)
    Using A, form a ring using the triple ring method.
 
  • Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in the ring; do not join and do not turn—6 sc.
 
  • Rnds 2 – 6: Sc around, increasing 6 sc evenly spaced on each round—36 sc.
 
  • Rnds 7, 8 and 11 – 21: Work even.
 
  • Rnds 9 and 10: Sc around, decreasing 6 sc evenly spaced on each round—24 sc remain.
 
  • Begin stuffing leg and continue to add stuffing as work progresses.
 
  • Rnds 22 – 37: Sc around, decreasing 1 sc in Rnd 22 and every other round—16 sc remain.
 
  • Check that leg is sufficiently stuffed; flatten top of leg.

 
  • Rnd 38: Ch 1, working through both thicknesses, sc across—8 sc.
 
  • Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

 
  • FINISHING
    Sew legs to bottom of bear. Sew arms to sides of body.

 
  • Embroidery:
    Using C, embroider nose and mouth on muzzle (see photo). Lightly stuff muzzle and sew muzzle to front center of head. Sew ears to sides of head.
    Using D, embroider eyes on head. Using C, embroider eyebrows above eyes and lines on paws for fingers and toes.

 
  • Bow:
    Using B, chain 124.
    Row 1: Hdc in third ch from hook, hdc in next ch, (3 hdc in next ch, hdc in next ch) 10 times, hdc in next 78 ch, (3 hdc in next ch, hdc in next ch) 10 times, hdc in last 2 ch, turn—162 hdc.
    Rows 2 and 3: Ch 1, skip first hdc, hdc in each hdc across to last hdc, slip st in last hdc; turn.
    Fasten off.
 
  • Using yarn needle, weave in all ends. Tie bow around bear's neck.
Tip:

Use photo as a guide and follow manufacturer’s instructions for all products used.
 
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