Free Crochet Pattern: Lion® Chenille Tiny Teddy Bear

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Tiny Teddy Bear
Lion BrandŽ Lion^® Chenille
Pattern Number: cchs-tinyTeddy This sweet stuffed animal is a great companion to slip into your child's pocket.

SKILL LEVEL: Easy
SIZE: One Size
4 1/4 inches high

CORRECTIONS: None

MATERIALS

530-125 Lion Chenille Yarn: Mocha A gentle, sophisticated beige.
Quantity needed: 1 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 6.99

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

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

Additional Materials
Small amount Black yarn for embroidery Small amount polyester fiberfill 11 inches of 1/2 in. wide ribbon Note: One skein will make several tiny teddies!
GAUGE:
15 sc = 4 inches [10 cm] BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
Exact gauges is not imporant to this project.

NOTES:
Join end of each rnd with a slip st. Ch 1 to start next rnd, unless otherwise specified.

INSTRUCTIONS

BODY Starting at bottom, ch 2. Rnd 1 Work 7 sc in second sc from hook. Rnd 2 Work 2 sc in each sc around - 14 sc. Rnds 3 - 7 Work sc in each sc around. Rnd 8 *Work sc in next sc, 2 sc tog; repeat from * 3 more times, end sc in each of last 2 sc - 10 sc. Rnd 9 Work 2 sc tog around - 5 sc. Without fastening off, stuff Body firmly. HEAD Rnd 1 Work 2 sc in each sc around - 10 sc. Rnds 2 - 4 Work sc in each sc around. Rnd 5 Work 2 sc tog around - 5 sc. Rnd 6 Work 2 sc tog twice, sc in last sc. Fasten off, leaving an end for sewing. With needle, weave yarn end through remaining sts to close opening and secure. LEGS (make 2) Ch 2. Rnd 1 Work 8 sc in second ch from hook. Rnds 2 - 6 Work sc in each sc around. Fasten off. ARMS (make 2) Ch 2. Rnd 1 Work 6 sc in second ch from hook. Rnds 2 - 4 Work sc in each sc around. Fasten off. EARS (make 2) Ch 2. Rnd 1 Work 6 sc in second ch from hook. Fasten off. MUZZLE (make 1) Ch 2. Rnd 1 Work 6 sc in second ch from hook. Fasten off. FINISHING Stuff Arms and Legs. Sew in position to Body as shown in photo, or as desired. Sew Ears and Muzzle in place. With needle and Black, embroider eyes, nose, and upside-down "Y inches for mouth. To make Tiny Teddy a little cuter and chubbier, with needle, run a long thread from bottom of body to top of head and back down through body to bottom. Pull the thread ends to "squash inches teddy to desired chubbiness. Tie a knot with the two ends at bottom of body to secure in place. Tie ribbon around neck and trim ends - or use scrap yarn to crochet a tiny scarf to keep your teddy warm.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
ch(s) = chain(s)
rnd(s) = round(s)
sc = single crochet
st(s) = stitch(es)
tog = together

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