Striped Crochet Bear Toy

Striped Crochet Bear Toy

This adorable striped bear toy is perfect for little hands and provides hours of imaginative play. Made with cheerful colors, it features a cozy hat and will be a delightful companion for any child. Easy to follow, this pattern is suitable for beginners looking to create their first plush toy.

Striped Crochet Bear Toy

Materials:

  • Yarn: Worsted weight (4) yarn in the following colors: turquoise (2 skeins), cream (1 skein), light brown (1 skein).
  • Crochet hook: 3.5 mm (E) or size needed to obtain gauge.
  • Fiberfill stuffing.
  • Embroidery thread in black for the eyes and smile.
  • Yarn needle for weaving in ends.
  • Craft glue (optional) for securing the nose.

Gauge:

15 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches in single crochet. To measure gauge, make a small swatch of single crochet and ensure it matches the above dimensions.

Abbreviations:

  • ch = chain
  • sc = single crochet
  • inc = increase (2 sc in next stitch)
  • dec = decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
  • sl st = slip stitch

Body:

Row 1: With turquoise yarn, make a magic ring, ch 1, and work 6 sc into the ring. (6)

Row 2: Inc in each sc around. (12)

Row 3: *1 sc in next stitch, inc in next stitch* repeat around. (18)

Row 4: *2 sc in next stitch, inc in next stitch* repeat around. (24)

Row 5-12: Sc in each stitch around. (24)

Row 13: *2 sc together, sc in next 5 stitches* repeat around. (20)

Row 14-18: Sc in each stitch around. (20)

Row 19: *2 sc together, sc in next 4 stitches* repeat around. (16)

Row 20: Sc in each stitch around. (16)

Row 21: *2 sc together, sc in next 3 stitches* repeat around. (12)

Stuff the body with fiberfill, then continue with the decreases.

Row 22: *2 sc together, sc in next 2 stitches* repeat around. (8)

Row 23: *2 sc together, sc in next stitch* repeat around. (4)

Finish stuffing and tight close the opening, weave in ends.

Arms (Make 2):

Row 1: With turquoise yarn, make a magic ring, ch 1, and work 6 sc into the ring. (6)

Row 2-8: Sc in each stitch around. (6)

Don’t stuff the arms; just close the last round and leave a long tail for sewing.

Legs (Make 2):

Row 1: With turquoise yarn, make a magic ring, ch 1, and work 6 sc into the ring. (6)

Row 2-10: Sc in each stitch around. (6)

Stuff lightly and close as you did with the arms.

Hat:

Row 1: With turquoise yarn, make a magic ring, ch 1, work 8 sc into the ring. (8)

Row 2: Inc in each stitch around. (16)

Row 3: Sc in each stitch around. (16)

Row 4: *1 sc in next stitch, inc in next stitch* repeat around. (24)

Rows 5-10: Alternating color, work in striped pattern (turquoise and cream). Sc in each stitch around.

Pom Poms:

For the pom pom, use cream yarn, wrap it around your fingers and tie in the center tightly, trim to the desired shape.

Assemble:

Sew the arms and legs to the body using the long tails you left. Attach the hat snugly to the head. Stitch on the eyes and smile as desired.

Finishing:

Weave in all ends meticulously to keep the toy clean. Optionally, block the toy by lightly steaming to shape it better. Put away to ensure it keeps its shape. Enjoy gifting this lovable bear!

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