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Cuddly Mini Teddy Bear

Designed by: Twinkie Chan

Stitches Used:Chain stitch, Single crochet, Slip stitch

Size:Approx. 6 inches tall, standing up

Supplies:1 ball Red Heart® Soft® - Toast

1 ball Red Heart® Soft® - Off White

1 ball Red Heart® Soft® - Black

1 Size US H-8 (5.00 mm) crochet hook

1 - Yarn needle

1 - Stitch marker

Small amount of polyester stuffingOptional: handful of straight pins, thin wooden stick orpencil

Special terms/Techniques to be taught:Chain stitch, Slip knot, Foundation row, Single crochet,Decreasing, Slip stitch, Sew body parts, Weave in ends,Reading a pattern, Abbreviations

Gauge:Exact gauge is not essential for this project.

Abbreviations:ch(s): chain(s)dc: double crochethdc: half double crochetinvdec: invisible decreasesc: single crochetrnd(s): round(s)

sk: skipsl st: slip stitchst(s): stitch(es)[ ] : repeat everything inside the bracket the number oftimes indicated

Notes:1. The Right Side of your work should show on the

outside of the bear.

2. Don’t join rounds or turn at the end of a round unlessotherwise indicated. Use a stitch marker at the end ofeach round to help keep your place.

Head- With Toast, make magic ring.Rnd 1: 6 sc into ring. – 6 stsRnd 2: [2 sc in next st] 6 times. – 12 stsRnd 3: [2 sc in next st, 1 sc] 6 times. – 18 stsRnd 4: [2 sc in next st, 2 sc] 6 times. – 24 stsRnd 5: [2 sc in next st, 3 sc] 6 times. – 30 stsRnd 6: [2 sc in next st, 4 sc] 6 times. – 36 stsRnds 7-14: Sc evenly around. Rnd 15: [invdec, 4 sc] 6 times. – 30 stsRnd 16: [invdec, 3 sc] 6 times. – 24 stsRnd 17: [invdec, 2 sc] 6 times. – 18 sts- Start stuffing.Rnd 18: [invdec, 1 sc] 6 times. – 12 sts- Stuff some more.Rnd 19: invdec 6 times, sl st to next st to join. – 6 sts- Break off leaving approx. 12 inches of yarn.- Thread yarn-tail onto tapestry needle and weave throughremaining 6 sts. Pull to close. Tie off, break off, and weavein ends.

Body- With Toast, make magic ring.- Repeat Rnds 1-4 of Head. – 24 sts

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Rnds 6-12: Sc evenly around. Rnd 13: [invdec, 6 sc] 3 times. – 21 stsRnd 14: [invdec, 5 sc] 3 times. – 18 sts- Sl st to next st to join.- Break off leaving approx. 24 inches of yarn for sewinglater.- Weave in other end.- Stuff Body.

Arms & Legs (make 4)- With Toast, make magic ring.Rnd 1: 9 sc into ring. – 9 stsRnds 2-9: Sc evenly around.- Sl st to next st to join.- Break off leaving approx. 24 inches of yarn for sewinglater.- Weave in other end.

Ears (make 2)- With Toast, make magic ring.Rnd 1: 6 sc into ring. – 6 stsRnd 2: [2 sc in next st] 6 times. – 12 stsRnds 3-4: Sc evenly around. - Sl st to next st to join.- Break off leaving approx. 24 inches of yarn for sewinglater.- Weave in other end.

Tail- With Toast, make magic ring.Rnd 1: 6 sc into ring. – 6 stsRnds 2-3: Sc evenly around.- Sl st to next st to join.- Break off leaving approx. 12 inches of sewing for later.- Weave in other end.

Muzzle- With Off White, ch 4.Rnd 1: Sk 1st ch, 2 sc evenly. In last ch, work 3 sc. Nowworking in opposite side of foundation chain, 1 sc, then 2sc in last ch. – 8 stsRnd 2: 2 sc in next st, 1 sc, [2 sc in next st] 3 times, 1 sc, [2sc in next st] 2 times. – 14 stsRnds 3-4: Sc evenly around.- Sl st to next st to join.- Break off leaving approx. 24 inches of yarn for sewinglater.- Weave in other end.

Assembly:1. Sew open end of Body to bottom of Head. Use pins to

position pieces first if desired.

2. Stuff bottom of Arms a little. Press the top of Arms flatand sew to sides of Body.

3. If a standing position for the bear is desired, fully stuffLegs and sew to bottom of Body. If a more seatedposition is desired, stuff only bottoms of Legs and sewto lower sides of Body.

4. Press Ears flat and sew bottom of Ears to top sides ofHead.

5. Sew Tail to back of bear.

6. Using Black, embroider nose and mouth onto Muzzle.

7. Stuff Muzzle very lightly and sew to front center ofHead.

8. Using Black, embroider eyes onto Head.

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Craft Yarn Council invites you to Discover Knit & Crochet with a fun series of classes where you learn techniques by creating a project. You’ll have friendly, one-on-one help fromour certified teachers and make new friends. To learn more about the Craft Yarn Council’s Discover Knit & Crochet Classes and for helpful tips and links, visit:

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— To view a picture of this project, visit: http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/featured.html —The information on this instruction sheet is presented in good faith and without warranty. Results are not guaranteed. Michaels Stores, Inc. recommends adult supervision at all times

and disclaims all liability from any injury resulting from improper safety precautions. Quantities and selections may vary at each store. © 2017 Michaels, Inc.Spring 2017 - C46 - Advanced Crochet - Teddy Bear - 20170206-173412UTC