Last week I posted about my trip to Cambodia to see first hand the impact of the ‘Operation Christmas Child’ Project. I mentioned that the trip inspired me to create a quick, easy and cute amigurumi bear pattern for this project. The bear is the perfect size for cuddling and fitting into a shoe box without taking up too much space (so other things can be packed).
A frustrating thing I find with crocheting amigurumi is that they are not projects you can take on the go (whether it be catching a train or away on holiday). Pieces often require stuffing and closing – so unless you’re willing to carry around fibre fill too – amigurumi is too complicated to transport. So I have designed this pattern so that all the pieces remain open and only need stuffing and closing when being assembled.
I have also kept this pattern simple – so much so that you could even memorize it if you wanted to!
It’s difficult to find time to set aside to make items for projects such as Operation Christmas Child (or other charities you may support). However, I hope an easy and transportable pattern like this will enable you to make the most of otherwise idle time!
Everywhere Bear is approximately 17.5cm (about 7 inches) long. This pattern is written in US terms.
MATERIALS:
- Yarn
- Black Yarn (for sewing features)
- 9mm safety eyes (optional)
- Fibre-fill
- Darning Needle
- 3.75mm Hook
HEAD:
R1: Sc 5 into Magic Ring
R2: Sc 2 into each sc (10sts)
R3: *Sc 1, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 5 times (15sts)
R4: *Sc 2, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 5 times (20sts)
R5: *Sc 3, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 5 times (25sts)
R6: *Sc 4, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 5 times (30sts)
R7: *Sc 5, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 5 times (35sts)
R8-R15: Sc35
R16: *Sc 5, dec 1 sc*, rep 5 times (30sts)
R17: *Sc 4, dec 1 sc*, rep 5 times (25sts)
R18: *Sc 3, dec 1 sc*, rep 5 times (20sts)
R19: *Sc 2, dec 1 sc*, rep 5 times (15sts)
Cast off. Leave a long tail for attaching to body later.
BODY:
R1: Sc 5 into Magic Ring
R2: Sc 2 into each sc (10sts)
R3: *Sc 1, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 5 times (15sts)
R4: *Sc 2, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 5 times (20sts)
R5: *Sc 3, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 5 times (25sts)
R6-R12: Sc25
R13: *Sc 3, dec 1 sc*, rep 5 times (20sts)
R14-15: Sc20
R16: *Sc 2, dec 1 sc*, rep 5 times (15sts)
Cast off. Weave in end.
ARMS/LEGS (Make 4):
R1: Sc 5 into Magic Ring
R2: Sc 2 into each sc (10sts)
R3-11: Sc10
EARS (Make 2):
R1: Sc 5 into Magic Ring
R2: Sc 2 into each sc (10sts)
R3: *Sc 1, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 5 times (15sts)
R4-R5: Sc15
Cast off. Leave tail for attaching to body.
ASSEMBLY:
1) Sew on the Bear’s face. This is how I sewed mine, but you might like to try different expressions.
2) Stuff the head and body and sew them together.
3) Attach the ears to the Bear’s head.
4) Attach the arms and legs. I chose to attach them ‘flat’ to the sides of the Bear.
After this – you’ll have your very own ‘Everywhere Bear’! I hope you like the pattern. If you make one, I would love to see it! I would also love to hear of the different places you may have crocheted your bear.
Happy crocheting!
The ‘Everywhere Bear’ pattern is an original pattern by Rachel of Drawn and Hooked (January 2016). Please do not claim this pattern as your own. You may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site, sell or distribute it, or sell items made from this pattern. Thank you!
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