The finished bear measures approximately 60x22x55cm. The pattern includes photos, helpful notes and modification ideas.

This is an advanced-intermediate pattern. Skills you must have:
Chaining
Single crochet
Double crochet
Increasing/decreasing
Working in a magic ring
Slip stitching
Casting on, weaving in and finishing off
Reading arithmetic expressions
Making modifications against spiral drifting (notes will provide placement tips)

Materials:
+/- 900g/1080m brown bulky chenille yarn (weight 5) (or primary color of choice - for the body)
+/-20g/24m black bulky chenille yarn (weight 5) (or secondary color of choice - for paws, nose and eyes)
Optional: worsted weight yarn of matching colors for easier sewing
+/-2000g polyfill
Large needle for sewing, weaving in and embroidery
6mm hook (or the hook that best matches the gauge)
Scissors
Stitch markers
Recommended: safety pins for blocking out parts before sewing

Gauge: 14sts/13 rows for 10x10cm

Construction:
the bear is worked in the round bottom-up. feet and arms are made separately, then attached into the round with single crochets. the chin is made with an extra panel. muzzle, ears, pads and nose are sewn on. eyes are embroidered.

Testers:
@alfiecrochets
@stephanieknox
@undead_robby
@raven_woods_crafting
@mistymakesmore
@autumn_boa
@oma_leyli
@reinekathiestrophe
@amigurumiwithani
@sublimesoulco

Commercial use of the final product is permitted. Credit is appreciated but not required. Please do not distribute the pattern itself.