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How to Crochet a Cute Striped Bear: Step-by-Step Pattern

Create your own adorable handmade companion with this detailed crochet pattern for a cozy, striped bear. This project is perfect for anyone looking to make a heartwarming gift or a cute addition to a nursery.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Medium weight yarn in Brown, Red, and Milk White.
• Embroidery Thread: Black and Brown.
• Crochet Hooks: 3.5mm and 1.5mm.
• Knitting Needles: 3.0mm.
• Other Supplies: Polyfill stuffing, sewing needle, and matching sewing thread.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR: Magic Ring
• sc: Single Crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: Decrease (sc 2 together)
• st: Stitch

Pattern Instructions

Head and Body (One Piece)

Using Brown Yarn:

1. MR 6 sc
2. inc in each st around (12 sts)
3. (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18 sts)
4. (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24 sts)
5. (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30 sts)
6. sc in each st around (30 sts)
7. (4 sc, inc) * 6 (36 sts)
8. sc in each st around (36 sts)
9. (5 sc, inc) * 6 (42 sts)
10. – 11. sc in each st around (42 sts)
11. (6 sc, inc) * 6 (48 sts)
12. – 19. sc in each st around (48 sts)

Using Red Yarn:

20. sc in each st around (48 sts)
21. (7 sc, inc) * 6 (54 sts)

Using White Yarn:

22. – 23. sc in each st around (54 sts)

Using Red Yarn:

24. – 26. sc in each st around (54 sts)

Using White Yarn:

27. – 28. sc in each st around (54 sts)

Using Red Yarn:

29. – 30. sc in each st around (54 sts)

Using White Yarn:

31. – 32. sc in each st around (54 sts)

Using Red Yarn:

33. sc in each st around (54 sts)
34. (8 sc, inc) * 6 (60 sts)

Using White Yarn:

35. – 36. sc in each st around (60 sts)

Using Red Yarn:

37. sc in each st around (60 sts)
38. (9 sc, inc) * 6 (66 sts)

Using White Yarn:

39. – 40. sc in each st around (66 sts)

Using Red Yarn:

41. sc in each st around (66 sts)
42. (10 sc, inc) * 6 (72 sts)
43. sc in each st around (72 sts)

Using Brown Yarn:

44. – 49. sc in each st around (72 sts)
45. (10 sc, dec) * 6 (66 sts)
46. (9 sc, dec) * 6 (60 sts)
47. (8 sc, dec) * 6 (54 sts)
48. (7 sc, dec) * 6 (48 sts)
49. (6 sc, dec) * 6 (42 sts)
50. (5 sc, dec) * 6 (36 sts)
51. (4 sc, dec) * 6 (30 sts)

Stuff the body firmly with polyfill.

57. (3 sc, dec) * 6 (24 sts)
58. (2 sc, dec) * 6 (18 sts)
59. (1 sc, dec) * 6 (12 sts)
60. dec around (6 sts)

Fasten off, weave the tail through the remaining stitches to close the hole, and hide the end.

Front Paws (Make 2)

Using Brown Yarn:

1. MR 6 sc
2. inc in each st around (12 sts)
3. – 7. sc in each st around (12 sts)
4. (dec, 4 sc) * 2 (10 sts)
5. – 17. sc in each st around (10 sts)

Using Red Yarn:

18. – 23. sc in each st around (10 sts)

Do not stuff. Fold the piece and sc 4 across the opening to close. Sew to the body using matching thread.

Back Paws (Make 2)

Using Brown Yarn:

1. MR 6 sc
2. inc in each st around (12 sts)
3. (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18 sts)
4. – 6. sc in each st around (18 sts)
5. 6 sc, dec, dec, dec, 6 sc (15 sts)
6. 5 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 5 sc (13 sts)

Stuff only the bottom part of the paw. Fold the top and sc 6 across the opening. Sew to the body using matching thread.

Sweater Collar

Using Red Yarn and 3.0mm Knitting Needles:

• Cast on 60 stitches.
• Knit in stockinette stitch (knit all rows) for 4 rows.
• Bind off on the 5th row.
• Fold the collar and sew the short inner edges together.
• Sew the collar to the top red stripe of the bear’s body.

Ears (Make 2)

Using Brown Yarn:

1. MR 6 sc
2. inc in each st around (12 sts)
3. – 5. sc in each st around (12 sts)
4. (dec, 4 sc) * 2 (10 sts)

Do not stuff. Sew to the head using matching thread.

Tail

Using Brown Yarn:

1. MR 6 sc
2. inc in each st around (12 sts)
3. sc in each st around (12 sts)

Sew the tail to the body, adding a small amount of polyfill behind it for shape.

Muzzle

Using Brown Yarn:

1. MR 6 sc
2. inc in each st around (12 sts)
3. (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18 sts)
4. – 5. sc in each st around (18 sts)

Cheeks (Make 2)

Using Red Yarn: Crochet 7 sc into a magic ring. Fasten off and sew to the head.

Nose

Using Brown Embroidery Thread and 1.5mm Hook:

1. MR 6 sc
2. inc in each st around (12 sts)
3. (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18 sts)

Fold the circle in half and sew the curved edge closed. Sew the nose onto the muzzle and embroider a small mouth using the brown thread.

Eyes (Make 2)

Using Black Embroidery Thread:

1. MR 6 sc
2. inc in each st around (12 sts)

Switch to Brown Embroidery Thread:

3. (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18 sts)

Fasten off and sew the eyes to the head.

Final Assembly

Once all parts are crocheted, sew the ears, muzzle, eyes, and cheeks onto the head. Attach the front and back paws, the tail, and finally, the knitted collar. Your cute striped bear is now ready!

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