Go grab all these end balls of yarn and I will meet you back here with the perfect scrap yarn project.
This bear is not only ADORABLE, but a great way to use all them yarn ends up.
Scrap yarn bear is made even extra special with the initial of my niece sewn onto their chest. Personalisation of your projects can turn the special into the extra special.
If you want to start personalising your makes make sure to check out my 'Crochet Letters A-Z' pattern book where you will find the written description along with a video link on how to crochet all the letters in the alphabet.
-MATERIALS-
· DK yarn in various colours
· 3.5mm crochet hook
· Embroidery needle and scissors
· Toy stuffing
-ABBREVIATIONS-
· Magic Loop (I chain two and crochet into first loop to create ring)
· CH – Chain
· ST – Stitch
· SL ST – Slip stitch
· SK ST – Skip stitch
· SC – Single crochet
· HDC – Half double crochet
· DC – Double crochet
· SC2TOG – Single crochet two together
· JOIN and FO – SL ST into next ST, chain one, cut yarn
· FO- Fasten off
· FLO – Front loops only
· BLO – Back loops only
· T – Turn
-PATTERN NOTES-
· Stuff doll as you go.
· Pattern written using American terminology.
· The completed bear measures 11.5"
Feet and Legs – make 2, start with colour of foot.
1. CH2, 6SC into the second CH from hook {6}
2. 2SC into each ST around {12}
3. (SC1, 2SC into the next ST) 6 times {18}
4. (SC2, 2SC into the next ST) 6 times {24}
5. (SC3, 2SC into the next ST) 6 times {30}
6. (SC4, 2SC into the next ST) 6 times {36}
7. (SC6, (SC2, SC2TOG) 6 times, SC6 {30}
8. (SC6, (SC1, SC2TOG) 6 times, SC6 {24}
9. (SC6, (SC2TOG) 6 times, SC6 {18}
10. SC around {18}
Change to colour of leg.
11-21. SC around {18}
22. SC around {18}
Join and FO.
Stuff foot and leg.
Body and Head – make with chosen colour.
1. CH2, 6SC into the second CH from hook {6}
2. 2SC into each ST around {12}
3. (SC1, 2SC into the next ST) 6 times {18}
4. (SC2, 2SC into the next ST) 6 times {24}
5. (SC3, 2SC into the next ST) 6 times {30}
6. (SC4, 2SC into the next ST) 6 times {36}
7. (SC5, 2SC into the next ST) 6 times {42}
8. (SC6, 2SC into the next ST) 6 times {48}
9. (SC7, 2SC into the next ST) 6 times {54}
10. (SC8, 2SC into the next ST) 6 times {60}
11-20. SC around {60}
21. (SC8, SC2TOG) 6 times {54}
22-23. SC around {54}
24. (SC7, SC2TOG) 6 times {48}
25-26. SC around {48}
27. (SC6, SC2TOG) 6 times {42}
28-29. SC around {42}
30. (SC5, SC2TOG) 6 times {36}
31-32. SC around {36}
Change to head colour
33. (SC2, 2SC into the next ST) 12 times {48}
34. (SC3, 2SC into the next ST) 12 times {60}
35-48. SC around {60}
47. (SC8, SC2TOG) 12 times {54}
48. (SC7, SC2TOG) 12 times {48}
49. (SC6, SC2TOG) 12 times {42}
50. (SC5, SC2TOG) 12 times {36}
51. (SC4, SC2TOG) 12 times {30}
52. (SC3, SC2TOG) 12 times {24}
53. (SC2, SC2TOG) 12 times {18}
54. (SC1, SC2TOG) 12 times {12}
Join and FO.
Stuff bear.
With yarn tail pick up the front loops only of the remaining 12 stitches in order, then pull tight to close.
Snout – make with chosen colour.
1. CH2, 6SC into the second CH from hook {6}
2. 2SC into each ST around {12}
3. (SC1, 2SC into the next ST) 6 times {18}
4. (SC2, 2SC into the next ST) 6 times {24}
5-8. SC around {24}
Join and FO.
Stuff snout.
Pin and sew into place on face.
With yarn sew on nose and mouth detail.
Eyes – make 2 with white yarn.
1. CH2, 6SC into the second CH from hook {6}
2. 2SC into each ST around {12}
3. (SC1, 2SC into the next ST) 6 times {18}
Join and FO.
Pin and sew above snout.
Pupils – make 2 with blue yarn.
1. CH2, 6SC into the second CH from hook {6}
Join and FO.
Pin and sew onto eyes.
Arms – make 2 begin with hand colour.
1. CH2, 5SC into the second CH from hook {5}
2. 2SC into each ST around {10}
3. (SC1, 2SC into the next ST) 5 times {15}
4. (SC2, 2SC into the next ST) 5 times {20}
5-7. SC around {20}
8. (SC1, SC2TOG) 5 times {15}
9. SC around {15}
Change to arm colour.
10-21. SC around {15}
Join and FO.
Stuff arms.
Pin and sew into place on either side of body.
Ears – make 2 with chosen colours.
1. CH2, 7SC into the second CH from hook {7}
2. 2SC into each ST around {14}
3. (SC1, 2SC into the next ST) 7 times {21}
4-8. SC around {21}
Join and FO.
Press ears flat.
Sew onto head.
Bow – make with chosen colour.
Necklace:
1. CH40, SC into the 2nd CH from hook and all other chains across, CH1, T {39}
2-3. SC across, CH1, T {39}
Join and FO.
Sew around Bear’s neck.
Bow:
1. CH24, join with a SL ST to form a loop, CH1, SC around {24}
2-5 SC around {24}
Join and FO.
Press loop together in the centre and wrap loose yarn around the centre to secure. Tie a knot in the back to secure.
Sew bow onto necklace.
