https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/sleepy-bear • Posted by Jennifer Olivarez
This bear pattern is unique in a few ways. First, the head and body are crocheted together so that you don’t have to sew on the head at the end. Second, the pattern includes instructions to crochet the ends of each appendage closed. I’ve found this makes them easier to sew onto the body. Visit my detailed tutorial -- How to Add Faces to Your Amigurumi: Sleepy Face -- to learn how to embroider the bear's eyes. It's really easy to do! Finished Size: 11” tall Abbreviation Notes: inc = 2 sc in next sc dec = sc2tog
This bear pattern is unique in a few ways. First, the head and body are crocheted together so that you don’t have to sew on the head at the end. Second, the pattern includes instructions to crochet the ends of each appendage closed. I’ve found this makes them easier to sew onto the body. Visit my detailed tutorial -- How to Add Faces to Your Amigurumi: Sleepy Face -- to learn how to embroider the bear's eyes. It's really easy to do! Finished Size: 11” tall Abbreviation Notes: inc = 2 sc in next sc dec = sc2tog
Head and Body Ch 2 or begin with a magic loop. Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (or in magic loop and close). Rnd 2: 2 sc in ea sc around. (12) Rnd 3: * Sc, inc, rep from * 5 more times. (18) Rnd 4: * 2 sc, inc, rep from * 5 more times. (24) Rnd 5: * 3 sc, inc, rep from * 5 more times. (30) Rnd 6: * 4 sc, inc, rep from * 5 more times. (36) Rnd 7: * 5 sc, inc, rep from * 5 more times. (42) Rnd 8: * 6 sc, inc, rep from * 5 more times. (48) Rnd 9: * 7 sc, inc, rep from * 5 more times. (54) Rnd 10: * 8 sc, inc, rep from * 5 more times. (60) Rnd 11: * 9 sc, inc, rep from * 5 more times. (66) Rnds 12-24: Sc in ea sc around. Rnd 25: * 9 sc, dec, rep from * 5 more times. (60) Rnd 26: * 8 sc, dec, rep from * 5 more times. (54) Rnd 27: * 7 sc, dec, rep from * 5 more times. (48) Rnd 28: * 6 sc, dec, rep from * 5 more times. (42) Stuff the head at this point. Rnd 29: Sc in the FL only of ea sc around. Rnd 30: * 6 sc, inc, rep from * 5 more times. (48) Rnd 31: Sc in ea sc around. Rnd 32: * 7 sc, inc, rep from * 5 more times. (54) Rnd 33: Sc in ea sc around. Rnd 34: * 8 sc, inc, rep from * 5 more times. (60) Rnd 35: Sc in ea sc around. Rnd 36: * 9 sc, inc, rep from * 5 more times. (66) Rnd 37: Sc in ea sc around. Rnd 38: * 10 sc, inc, rep from * 5 more times. (72) Rnds 39-51: Sc in ea sc around. Rnd 52: * 10 sc, dec, rep from * 5 more times. (66) Rnd 53: * 9 sc, dec, rep from * 5 more times. (60) Rnd 54: * 8 sc, dec, rep from * 5 more times. (54) Rnd 55: * 7 sc, dec, rep from * 5 more times. (48) Rnd 56: * 6 sc, dec, rep from * 5 more times. (42) Rnd 57: * 5 sc, dec, rep from * 5 more times. (36) Rnd 58: * 4 sc, dec, rep from * 5 more times. (30) Rnd 59: * 3 sc, dec, rep from * 5 more times. (24) Stuff the body. Rnd 60: * 2 sc, dec, rep from * 5 more times. (18) Rnd 61: * Sc, dec, rep from * 5 more times. (12) Rnd 62: * Sc, sk, rep from * 5 more times. (6) FO, leaving a long tail. Thread through remaining sts and pull to close. Weave in end.
Arms (Make 2) Ch 2 or begin with magic loop. Rnd 1: 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook (or into magic loop and close). Rnd 2: 2 sc in ea sc around. (10) Rnd 3: * Sc, inc, rep from * 4 more times. (15) Rnd 4: * 2 sc, inc, rep from *4 more times. (20) Rnd 5: * 3 sc, inc, rep from * 4 more times. (25) Rnds 6-8: Sc in ea sc around. Rnd 9: * 3 sc, dec, rep from * 4 more times. (20) Rnds 10-18: Sc in ea sc around. Stuff arm and flatten the opening so that the sts line up in pairs. Sc these pairs together to close. FO, leaving long tail.
Pin arms to body in the position shown and sew each on using the long tail.
Legs (Make 2) Ch 2 or begin with magic loop. Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (or into magic loop and close). Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc of round (12) Rnd 3: * Sc, inc, rep from * 5 more times. (18) Rnd 4: * 2 sc, inc, rep from * 5 more times. (24) Rnd 5: * 3 sc, inc, rep from * 5 more times. (30) Rnd 6: * 4 sc, inc, rep from * 5 more times. (36) Rnds 7-9: Sc in ea sc around. Rnd 10: * 4 sc, dec, rep from * 5 more times. (30) Rnd 11: * 3 sc, dec, rep from * 5 more times. (24) Rnds 12-19: Sc in ea sc around. Stuff leg and flatten the opening so that the sts line up in pairs. Sc these pairs together to close. FO, leaving long tail.
Pin to body in the position shown and sew on using long tail.
Ears (Make 2) Ch 2 or begin with magic loop. Rnd 1 : 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (or into magic loop and close). Rnd 2: 2 sc in ea sc around. (12) Rnd 3: * Sc, inc, rep from * 5 more times. (18) Rnd 4: * 2 sc, inc, rep from * 5 more times. (24) Rnd 5: * 3 sc, inc, rep from * 5 more times. (30) Rnds 6-8: Sc in ea sc around. Flatten the ear opening so that the sts line up in pairs. Sc these pairs together to close. FO, leaving a long tail.
Pin to body and sew on using long tail.
Muzzle With yarn in a contrasting color, ch 2 or begin with magic loop. Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (or into magic loop and close). Rnd 2: 2 sc in ea sc around, join with slst, ch 1. (12) Rnd 3: * Sc, inc, rep from * 5 more times. Join with slst, ch 1. (18) Rnd 4: * 2 sc, inc, rep from * 5 more times. Join with slst, ch 1. (24) Rnd 5: * 3 sc, inc, rep from * 5 more times. Join with slst, ch 1. (30) Rnd 6: * 4 sc, inc, rep from * 5 more times. Join with slst, ch 1. (36) FO, leaving a long tail.
Using a long strand of black yarn and a yarn needle, embroider the nose and mouth. I've included a PDF tutorial for you to use. You'll find it above in the introduction to this pattern.
Pin muzzle to head and sew onto the bear’s face using the long tail.
Eyes Using tapestry needle and a yard length of black yarn, embroider sleepy eyes on the bear’s head. Visit my photo tutorial for detailed instructions.
And there you go. You have a bear who’s always ready for bedtime.