Free Crochet Pattern: Vanna's Choice® Amigurumi Bear

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Amigurumi Bear
Lion BrandŽ Vanna's Choice^®
Pattern Number: 70586AD One of our menagerie of amigurumi animals, this little teddy is sure to be a favorite.

SKILL LEVEL: Easy
SIZE: One Size
7 in. (18 cm) tall

PUBLISHED IN: knit.1

CORRECTIONS: None

MATERIALS

860-126 Vanna's Choice Yarn: Chocolate A Warm Chocolate Brown

Quantity needed: 1 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 3.49
Note: (A)

860-125 Vanna's Choice Yarn: Taupe A Dusty Grey-Brown
Quantity needed: 1 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 3.49
Note: (B)

Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size G-6
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 2.45

Lion Brand Stitch Markers
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 2.49

Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 3.59

Additional Materials
2 plastic safety eyes, 9 mm diameter Fiberfill stuffing
STITCH EXPLANATION:
sc2tog (sc decrease) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.

NOTES:
Bear's Ears, Arms and Legs are worked in continuous rnds; do not join or turn unless otherwise instructed.

INSTRUCTIONS

BODY FRONT With B, ch 17. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across - 16 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across. Rep Row 2 until piece measures 5 in. (12.5 cm) from beg. Fasten off. BODY BACK Make as for Front. ARMS AND LEGS (make 4) With A, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker as each rnd is completed. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc. Rnds 3-7: Sc in each sc around. Fasten off. EARS (make 2) With A, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker as each rnd is completed. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc. Rnd 3: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; rep from * around - 18 sc. Rnd 4: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around - 24 sc. Fasten off. FINISHING Following package directions, attach safety eyes to Body Front. With A, embroider a straight stitch nose. Join Body Front and Back with A by working sc evenly spaced around 3 sides, through both thicknesses, working 2 sc at each corner. Before closing last side, stuff Body. Fasten off A. Stuff Arms and Legs and sew to Body. Fold each Ear in half to make a semi-circle and sew to top corners of Head. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
beg = begin(s)(ning)
ch(s) = chain(s)
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
rnd(s) = round(s)
sc = single crochet
st(s) = stitch(es)

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