Crochet Cuddly Bear

The Crochet Cuddly Bear is the epitome of cozy cuteness! This adorable handmade bear is not just a toy; it's a companion ready to bring warmth and comfort wherever it goes. Its soft yarn and intricate stitching make it the perfect snuggle buddy for both kids and adults alike. With sweet button eyes and a charming smile, this little bear is sure to steal your heart. Whether you're looking for a gift for a loved one or a treat for yourself, the Crochet Cuddly Bear is the perfect choice to spread joy and cheer in the most huggable way possible!

WHAT YOU NEED...

• 5mm crochet hook
  Yarn: DK, brown, red, green, nude, black, glitter
  Safety eyes

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Ear — Make two
   Using 5mm hook and brown DK make a magic ring, work 6dc into ring, join with a sl st to first st. Six sts
   Fasten off, leaving a long tail
2. Head & Body — Using 5mm hook and cream DK make a magic ring, work 6dc into ring. Six sts
   Rnd 1: (2dc, 2dc in next st) to end. Eight sts
   Rnd 2: 1dc in each st to end
   Rnds 3-4: (1dc, 2dc in next st) to end. 18 sts
   Change to brown DK
   Rnd 5: 6dc, (2dc in next st, 1dc) four times, 1dc in each st to end. 22 sts
   Embroider nose and mouth using black DK
   Rnd 6: rep Rnd 2
   Rnd 7: 8dc, (2dc in next st, 1dc) five times, 1dc in each st to end. 27 sts
   Rnd 8: 15dc, 2dc in next st, 1dc to end. 28 sts
   Rnd 9: rep Rnd 2
   Rnd 10: 11dc, dc2tog, 6dc, dc2tog, 1dc in each st to end. 26 sts
   Rnd 11: 11dc, dc2tog, 4dc, dc2tog, 1dc in each st to end. 24 sts
   Rnd 12: rep Rnd 2 Insert safety eyes between Rnds 5-6, approx five sts apart Sew Ears to Head Stuff
   Change to green DK
   Rnd 13: (3dc, 2dc in next st) to end. 30 sts
   Join blue DK to back loop of any st
   Rnd 14: working in back loops only, 1dc in each st to end
   Rnds 15-21: 1dc in each st to end
   Change to green DK
   Rnds 22-23: 1dc in each st to end
   Join brown DK to back loop of any st
   Rnd 24: working in back loops only 1dc in each st to end
   Rnd 25: (3dc, dc2tog) to end. 24 sts
   Rnds 26-28: 1dc in each st to end
   Embroider five stars onto jumper using silver DK
   Rnd 29: (2dc, dc2tog) to end. 18 sts
   Stuff
   Rnd 30: (1dc, dc2tog) to end. 12 sts
   Rnd 31: (dc2tog) to end. Six sts
   Fasten off
3. Tail — Using 5mm hook and brown DK make a magic ring, work 5dc into ring. Five sts
   Rnd 1: 1dc in each st to end
   Fasten off, leaving a long tail
4. Leg — Make four
   Using 5mm hook and red DK make 5ch
   Rnd 1: starting in second ch from hook 3dc, 3dc in last ch, work along opposite side of ch as follows: 2dc, 2dc in next st. Ten sts
   Rnd 2: working in back loops only, 1dc in each st to end
   Rnd 3: 1dc in each st to end
   Rnd 4: 3dc, (dc2tog) to last st, 1dc. Seven sts
   Rnds 5-7: 1dc in each st to end
   Join brown DK to back loop of any st
   Rnd 8: working in back loops only 1dc in each st to end
   Rnds 9-10: 1dc in each st to end
   Fasten off, leaving a long tail
5. Hat — Using 5mm hook and red DK make a magic ring, work 6dc into ring. Six sts
   Rnd 1: 2dc in each st to end. 12 sts
   Rnd 2: (1dc, 2dc in next st) to end. 18 sts
   Rnd 3: 1dc in each st to end
   Change to green DK
   Rnd 4: rep Rnd 3
   Fasten off, leaving a long tail
6. To Make Up — Weave in all ends. Using fastened-off yarn end, sew Body closed. Make a pom-pom using silver DK and attach to top of Hat. Stuff Hat and sew to Head. Stuff Legs and sew to Body: front legs on Rnds 12-15, back legs on Rnds 23-26. Attach Tail to Rnd 29 of Body