PATTERN: Small teddy bear

This written crochet pattern includes all the instructions needed to make your own small classic teddy bear, 4-way jointed using plastic doll joints (or buttons and thread), with moving arms and legs.

Includes one PDF file, 14 pages. Pattern is written in English, using US crochet terminology. I included detailed instructions, many step-by-step photos and useful tips and tricks.

SIZE
12,5 cm (5”) tall from head to toe, when crocheted with DK weight cotton and linen blend and a 2,50 mm crochet hook.

DIFFICULTY
2. Beginner – suitable for novice crocheters, includes less common crochet techniques and small details.

SKILLS REQUIRED
• Crocheting in spiral
• Chain, slip and single crochet stitch
• Increasing and decreasing

YOU WILL NEED
• Yarn. I used Katia 'Linen', a DK weight cotton and linen blend, 112 m = 50 g (122 yd = 50 g) / 8 ply / 11 wpi / 3: light. You will need about 22 g of beige and 2 g of white yarn.
• 2,25 - 3,00 mm crochet hook (US size 1/B - 3/D) or according to the yarn.
• Polyester fiberfill, wool, wadding for stuffing.
• 8 mm (1/3") safety eyes or buttons, beads, felt etc.
• Four 12 mm and four 8 mm buttons and strong thread or plastic doll joints or safety eyes.
• Embroidery floss.
• Yarn needle, sewing needle, scissors, stitch marker.