How to Make a Crochet Christmas Bear
Get ready to add a touch of Christmas magic to your home with the adorable Crochet Christmas Bear! This charming little teddy is the perfect companion for the holiday season, bringing joy and cheer to all who lay eyes on it. Handcrafted with love and attention to detail, this crochet bear is a true work of art that will capture the hearts of both young and old.
This delightful crochet creation is not only a charming addition to your Christmas decor but also a wonderful gift idea for loved ones. Whether you choose to display it on your mantelpiece, place it under the tree, or gift it to someone special, the Crochet Christmas Bear is sure to bring smiles and warm hearts throughout the holiday season. So why wait? Embrace the magic of Christmas with this lovable teddy and make your festive celebrations even more memorable.Materials
- YarnArt Jeans beige
- YarnArt Jeans white
- YarnArt Jeans green
- YarnArt Jeans red
- YarnArt Jeans brown
- YarnArt Jeans grey
- 1 pair of 10mm safety eyes
- 2mm crochet hook
- Fiber filling
Abbreviations
- MR: Magic ring
- ch: chain
- sts: stitch(es)
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase
- dec: decrease
- dc: double crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- fo: fasten off
- FLO: Front loop only
- BLO: Back loop only
- rep: repeat
- (number): total number of stitches in the round/row.
Head
Use the beige yarn
- R1: 6sc in MR (6)
- R2: 6 inc (12)
- R3: (1sc, 1inc)*6 (18)
- R4: (2sc, 1inc)*6 (24)
- R5: (3sc, 1inc)*6 (30)
- R6: (4sc, 1inc)*6 (36)
- R7: (11sc, 1inc)*3 (39)
- R8: (12sc, 1inc)*3 (42)
- R9: 42sc (42)
- R10: 11sc, (1sc, 1inc) * 10, 11sc (52)
- R11 – R14: 52 sc (52)
- R15: 11sc, (1sc, 1dec) * 10, 11sc (42)
- R16: 42 sc (42)
- R17: (5sc, 1dec) * 6 (36)
- R18: (2sc, 1dec,2sc) * 6 (30)
- R19: (3sc, 1dec) * 6 (24)
Cut the thread leaving enough length for sewing. Stuff well with the fiberfill.
Place the safety eyes between rows 12 and 13 at about 12 sts apart.
Ears (Make 2)
Use brown yarn
- R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- R2: 6 inc (12)
- R3: (1sc, 1inc) * 6(18)
- R4 – R6: 18 sc (18)
Fasten off. Leaving a long tail. Don’t stuff the ears. Sew the ear to the head between row 4 and row 11.
Muzzle
Use white yarn
- R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- R2: 6 inc (12)
- R3: (1sc, 1inc) * 6(18)
- R4: BLO, 18sc (18)
Fasten off. Leaving a long tail. Sew the muzzle to the head. Use brown yarn to embroider the nose.
Legs (Make 2)
Use brown yarn
- Row 1: 6sc in MR(6)
- Row 2: 6 inc (12)
- Row 3: (1sc, 1inc) * 6 (18)
- Row 4: 18 sc (18)
Change to green yarn
- Row 5: BLO, 18 sc (18)
- Row 6 – Row 7: 18sc (18)
Cut and secure the thread. Make the other leg but don’t cut the thread; continue working on the body.
(Use the green yarn, insert 1 sc in row 4: FLO, 18 sc)
Body
- Row 1: sc in the following 18 sts of the second leg, Chain 3 and join with the first leg, sc in the following 18 sts of the first leg, 3 sc in 3ch, place a stitch marker in the last sts [42]
- Row 2: (6sc, 1inc) *6 (48)
- Row 3 – Row 7: 48 sc (48)
- Row 8: (3sc, 1dec, 3sc) * 6 (42)
- Row 9 – Row 10: 42 sc (42)
- Change to red yarn
- Row 11: BLO, 42 sc (42)
- Row 12: (5sc, 1dec) * 6 (36)
- Change to white yarn
- Row 13: 36 sc (36)
- Change to red yarn
- Row 14: 36 sc (36)
- Row 15: (2sc, 1dec, 2sc) * 6 (30)
- Change to grey yarn
- Row 16: 30 sc (30)
- Change to red yarn
- Row 17: (3sc, 1dec) * 6 (24)
- Row 18: 24 sc (24)
- Change to white yarn
- Row 19: 24 sc (24)
Stuff the body. Cut and secure the thread. Sew the body to the head.
(Use red yarn, insert 1sc in row 10: FLO, 42 sc)
Arms (Make 2)
Use beige yarn
- Row 1: 5 sc in the magic ring (5)
- Row 2: 5 inc (10)
- Row 3: 10 sc (10)
- Change to red yarn
- Row 4 – Row 5: 10 sc (10)
- Change to white yarn
- Row 6: 10sc (10)
- Change to red yarn
- Row 7 – Row 9: 10 sc (10)
- Change to grey yarn
- Row 10: 10sc (10)
- Change to red yarn
- Row 12- Row 13: 10 sc (10)
Stuff the arms. Cut and secure the thread, leaving enough to sew on the arms between rounds 18 and 19 of the body.
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