Teddy Bear by Valerie Kurita

Teddy Bear

Crochet
December 2006
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in single crochet (US)
4.0 mm (G)
English

HOOK & EXTRAS:

  • size G/6 (4mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
  • polyester fiberfill
  • embroidery floss (colour of your choosing)
  • embroidery needle
  • blunt-end yarn needle (tapestry needle)

GAUGE:
20 sc (single crochet) and 20 rounds, not rows; = 4” (10 cm) TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE

Work in continuous rounds. Do not join end of each round, rather work first stitch of new round directly in first stitch of previous round. Place a short length of CC yarn or stitch marker at the end of round as a marker and carry it up as you work.

FINISHING:
Sew all pieces together with same coloured yarn and yarn needle. Stuff Muzzle lightly and position it so that only one st of Rnd 1 of Head is visible. At center top of Muzzle; sew in place with small whip sts. Sew Ears, 3 sc apart, at the top of Head along Rnd 7. Referring to photo and using embroidery needle and floss, embroider a triangular satin stitch nose and 2 french knot eyes. Place Head on top of Body and sew securely in place. Sew Legs in place with toes pointed upward and with approx 6 sts on Rnd 8 of body between topmost point of legs. Sew Arms in place. Embroider a line of running back sts along free loops of Rnd 2 of each leg; embroider 4 straight sts at top of each foot to delineate toes.