…little christmas BEAR

Thank you for choosing my …little christmas BEAR It is featured in my 2023 Advent Calendar Ebook! The design is super easy, so let’s start spreading the Christmas spirit! Happy crocheting!

I’ve made every effort to ensure the instructions are clear and easy to follow, but if you have any questions, feel free to send me a DM! Enjoy the process, and don’t forget to explore my other creations at madebyLisek.etsy.com or Ravelry. For the latest updates and behind-the-scenes glimpses, follow me on Instagram @madeby__lisek!

Pattern details

Colors, Yarn and Hook Suggestions:

My patterns are designed to be compatible with any yarn and hook size. Please consider the differences in size and structure when choosing different materials. Below are the details of the yarn and hook I used and about the final item.

ch – chain
mc – magic circle
sl st – slip stitch

inc – increase
dec – decrease
sc – single crochet

HEAD:

Round 0: mc
Round 1: sc 6 [total 6]
Round 2: inc 6 [total 12]
Round 3: (inc, sc) x6 [total 18]
Round 4: (inc, sc 2 ) x6 [total 24]
Round 5-8: sc 24 [total 24]

If you are planning to use safety eyes please place them before the decreasing. Decreased part is the top of the head in my photo so I inserted them between round 6-7.

Round 9: (dec, sc 2) x6 [total 18]
Round 10: (dec, sc) x6 [total 12]
Stuff the head before the final decrease.
Round 11: dec 6 [total 6]

EAR

Round 0: mc
Round 1: sc 6 [total 6]

NOSE

Round 0: mc
Round 1: sc 6 [total 6]
Round 2: (sc, inc, sc) x 2 [total 8]

HAT

Round 0: mc
Round 1: sc 6 [total 6]
Round 2 – : continue with increasing every 5 stitches until you reach your desired size. [ I made 5 additional rounds – but the last one is covered in white]

Hem the hat with white puff yarn and attach the pompom

SEWING:

Sew all of the parts as shown in the graph. Don’t forget about the nose details!