Skill Level: Beginner-Advanced Beginner

SIZE: Seated, about 12.5" high--size varies per thickness of the yarn used. Do not recommend using thin yarns or less than 3-ply. Plush, chunky yarns (#5) are best.
MATERIALS:
* LION BRAND Suede or Lion Chenille, (1.4 oz. skeins), 4 skeins Color (A),1 skein Color (B) [for facial details] OR YARN AND COLORS OF YOUR CHOICE--Patton's Bohemian yarn also makes a soft, cuddly large bear.
* Hook Size G OR SIZE APPROPRIATE FOR YOUR YARN--CHECK LABEL.
* Yarn needle
* Polyester fiberfill for stuffing - USE EXTRA SOFT
* 24" length of ribbon
GAUGE (For chenille--yours may vary): 15 sc = 4", working back and forth in rows. Again, size of gauge depends on thickness of yarn used.

NOTES: To inc (increase) Work 2 sc in one sc.
To dec (decrease) Draw up lp in each of 2 sc, yo and draw through all 3 lps on hook.

HEAD: Starting at front with Color A, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join, but work in continuous rnds. Mark beg of rnds with a safety pin, moving it up each rnd.
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc).
Rnd 3: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (18 sc).
Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (6 inc made-24 sc).
Rnds 5-11 Continue to inc 6 sc on each rnd, having 1 more sc between inc on each rnd (66 sc on Rnd 11).
Rnds 12-16 Sc in each sc.
Back: Rnd 17 *Sc in next 9 sc, dec 1; repeat from * around (60 sc). Rnd 18: *Sc in ext 8 sc, dec 1; repeat (6 dec made-54 sc).
Rnds 19-26: Continue to dec 6 sc on each rnd, having 1 less sc between dec on each rnd; stuff head as opening narrows.
(Note Do not overstuff.) Fasten off, leaving 6" yarn end.
Thread end in needle and weave through remaining 6 sts; draw sts together and securely fasten off.

MUZZLE:
Work first 6 rnds as for head (36 sc).
Rnds 7-8 Sc in each sc.
Rnd 9: *Sc in 4 sc, dec 1; repeat from * around (30 sc).
Rnds 10-13: Continue to dec 6 sc on each rnd and stuff (6 sc). Fasten off and complete as for head.

EARS: Make 2.
With A, ch 2.
Row 1 Work 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2 Work 2 sc in each sc across (6 sc). Ch 1, turn.
Row 3 *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * across (9 sc). Ch 1, turn.
Row 4 *Sc in 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * across (12 sc). Ch 1, turn.
Rnd 5 *Sc in 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * across (15 sc). Ch 1, turn.
Rnds 6-7 Sc in each sc. Ch 1, turn. Fasten off.

BODY:
Work first 15 rnds as for head (66 sc).
Rnd 16: *Sc in next 9 sc, dec 1; repeat from * around (60 sc). Ch 1, join, turn.
Rnds 17-20: Sc in each sc. Ch 1, join, turn.
Rnd 21: *Sc in next 8 sc, dec 1; repeat from * around (54 sc). Ch 1, join, turn.
Rnds 22-25: Sc in each sc. Ch 1, join, turn.
Rnd 26: Sc and dec 6 sc around. Ch 1, join, turn.
Rnd 27: Sc in each sc. Ch 1, join, turn.
Rnds 28-35: Repeat Rnds 26-27 four times and stuff body as opening narrows (24 sc on Rnd 34).
Rnds 36-38: Sc and dec 6 sc around (6 sc on Rnd 38). Fasten off and complete as for head.

ARMS: Make 2.
Work first 4 rnds as for head.
Rnd 5: Sc in back lp only of each sc around.
Rnds 6-15: Working through both lps, sc in each sc around. When last rnd is completed, sl st in next sc. Fasten off.

LEGS: Make 2.
Work first 5 rnds as for head.
Rnd 6: Sc in back lp only of each sc around.
Rnd 7-16: Working through both lps, sc in each sc around. When last rnd is completed, sl st in next sc. Fasten off.

EYES: Make 2.
With B, ch 2. Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

FINISHING:
(Note: For sewing, use only short lengths of chenille to prevent frayed yarn.) Sew muzzle to lower front of head as shown in photograph. Sew base of ears to top of head, cupping ears slightly. Sew eyes to head. For nose, embroider inverted triangle with satin stitches. Embroider mouth with straight stitches. Sew head securely to body. Stuff arms and legs; sew to bear as shown so bear is balanced in sitting position. Tie ribbon bow around neck.

ABBREVIATIONS:
approx = approximately
beg = begin(ning)
ch = chain
dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing)
fpsc - front post single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
inc = increas(e)(s)(ing)
rem = remain(s)(ing)
rep = repeat rnd(s) = round(s)
RS = right side
sc = single crochet
sl = slip
st(s) = stitch(es)
tbl = through back loop
tog = together
yo = yarn over*Chenille Sensations (Article #730) is a worsted weight 100% acrylic yarn that comes in 1.4 oz/40g (87 yd./80m) skeins
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