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October is here and that means Christmas prep time! We're just shy of 11 weeks until Christmas and as makers, getting an early start on handmade gifts and decor can bring some extra cheer when Winter rolls around!

The Holiday Stashdown CAL (crochet-a-long) is the perfect event for just this! Hosted by Marie Segares of The Underground Crafter and 22 free patterns shared by various designers.

Each pattern is a one-skein or scrap busting project that works up fairly quickly! Today is the fourth pattern release in the CAL and I'm happy to share this sweet Crochet Bear Ornament with you!

His inspiration came from our fox ornament pattern that was released in our Christmas in July event last year. His cute little details come together quickly along with the head and body being made as one piece to cut out some of the sewing.

New to amigurumi? No problem! This is a great pattern to begin with and become familiar with common methods used. You can also check out our Amigurumi Tips and Tricks page for more!


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You may make and sell items made from this pattern but please do not sell, share or reproduce the actual pattern. If you sell finished items online (Etsy, etc) please provide a link to the pattern and credit to me as the designer, thank you. I hope you enjoy this pattern!

Materials -

• Size 4 worsted weight yarn (65 yards of brown; small amount of white and choice of color for scarf)
• Yarn or twine to hang ornament (approx. 6 inches long)
• 3.5 mm crochet hook (these are the hooks I use and love!)
• 9mm safety eyes
• Black crochet/embroidery thread for eyelashes/eyebrows/nose
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle (bent tips work wonders for amigurumi)
• Stuffing
• Stitch markers

Abbreviations - US terminology

MC- Magic circle

SC- Single crochet

SC INC- Single crochet increase

HDC – Half double crochet

INV DEC- Invisible decrease

St(s)- Stitch(es)

Rep – Repeat

Ch – Chain

NOTES -

- Slowly stuff as you go, you want it to be firm but not stretched.

- You will be working in the round; I like to use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round.

- The body and head will be made as one piece.

- Finished bear ornament measures approximately 4.5 inches tall.

- Yarn used in pattern is WeCrochet's Comfy Worsted in the shades Thicket, White and Sea Foam.  

Nose –

With white

Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC

Round 2: SC INC in each st (12)

Round 3: SC around (12)

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. With a small piece of black crochet thread and tapestry needle, pass through 2 sts between the 2nd and 3rd rounds.





 

Body –

With brown

Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC

Round 2: SC INC in each st around (12)

Round 3: *SC in the first st, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (18)

Round 4: *SC in the first 2 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (24)

Round 5: *SC in the first 3 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (30)

Round 6: *SC in the first 4 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (36)

Rounds 7-9: SC around (36)

Round 10: *SC in the first 4 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (30)

Rounds 11-12: SC around (30)

Round 13: *SC in the first 3 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (24)

Rounds 14-15: SC around (24)

Round 16: *SC in the first 2 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (18)

Round 17: *SC in the first st, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (12)

*We will now start the head*

Round 18: *SC in the first st, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (18)

Round 19: *SC in the first 2 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (24)

Round 20: *SC in the first 3 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (30)

Round 21: *SC in the first 4 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (36)

Rounds 22-27: SC around (36)

Note: Here is where we will add the facial features before we start closing the head. Insert your safety eyes between rounds 24 and 25, 5 stitches apart.

Optional: With black crochet/embroidery thread add eyebrows or eyelashes before securing the backs of your safety eyes.

Next, sew your nose centered between the eyes. Optional, add cheeks just below the eyes on either side of your nose.




Round 28: *SC in the first 4 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (30)

Round 29: *SC in the first 3 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (24)

*Continue to stuff the head firmly

Round 30: *SC in the first 2 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (18)

Round 31: *SC in the first st, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (12)

Round 32: INV DEC around (6)

Fasten off and sew remaining part closed, weave in your end.

Ears-

With brown make 2

Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC

Round 2: *SC in the first st, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (9)

Rounds 3-4: SC around (9)

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Tail –

With brown

Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC

Rounds 2-3: SC around (6)

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.


Scarf –

With color of choice ch 50, HDC in the 2nd ch from your hook and in each ch across. Fasten off and weave in your ends.


Assembly –

- Sew the ears onto each side of the head starting at the 5th round and ending at the 8th round from the top.

- Tie your scarf around the neck (Optional: Sew to keep in place).

- Next, sew the tail centered at the back adding a small amount of stuffing as you go.

- Lastly, attach your twine or yarn to the top of your bear to complete your ornament.





Your bear ornament is complete! I hope you have enjoyed making this pattern. Let me know if you have any questions with this pattern or any of my other patterns, I would be happy to help.

Thank you,

Stephanie