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Free Crochet Pattern
Polar Bear

Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice^®

Pattern #: 80831AD

SKILL LEVEL: Easy

SIZE: One Size
About 7 in. (18 cm)

CORRECTIONS: (applied Jul 13, 2009)

HEAD AND BODY
Rnds 6-8: Sc in each st around. Following package directions, attach safety eyes to head. Stuff piece firmly. Continue to stuff piece as work progresses.
Rnds 9 and 10: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 11: *Sc2tog, sc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * around 3 more times, sc in each of next 4 sts – 16 sts.

The above is only a summary of corrections; the corrected pattern text is below (if free) or shipped upon completion of order (if purchased)

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Add this adorable amigurumi polar bear to your collection! As seen at Maker Faire 2009.

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*Vanna's Choice^® (Article #860) is a 4-ply worsted-weight 100% acrylic yarn. • Solids in 3.5 oz/100g (170 yd/156 m) balls • Prints in 3 oz/85 g (145 yd/133 m) balls 100% acrylic

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860-100 Vanna's Choice Yarn: White

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Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size G-6

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Lion Brand Stitch Markers

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Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)

$ 3.59

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Additional Materials
2 plastic safety eyes, 6 mm diameter
Fiberfill stuffing
Small amount of black yarn

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Polar Bear

Lion Brand^® Vanna's Choice^®

GAUGE:

14 sc + 16 rows = 4 in. (10 cm). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

STITCH EXPLANATION:

sc2tog (sc decrease) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.

NOTES:

Work in continuous rnds; do not join or turn unless otherwise instructed.

POLAR BEAR
HEAD and BODY
Beg at nose, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 4 sc in first ch. Place marker in first st for beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each st around – 8 sts at end of rnd.
Rnd 3: Work 2 sc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * around – 12 sts.
Rnd 4: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st, rep from * 3 more times, sc in each of next 4 sts – 16 sts.
Rnd 5: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, rep from * 3 more times, sc in each of next 4 sts – 20 sts.
Rnds 6-8: Sc in each st around. Following package directions, attach safety eyes to head. Stuff piece firmly. Continue to stuff piece as work progresses.
Rnds 9 and 10: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 11: *Sc2tog, sc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * around 3 more times, sc in each of next 4 sts – 16 sts.
Rnd 12: *Sc2tog, sc in next st, rep from * 3 more times, sc in each of next 4 sts – 12 sts.
Rnd 13: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st, rep from * around – 18 sts.
Rnd 14: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, rep from * around – 24 sts.
Rnd 15: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, rep from * around – 30 sts.
Rnds 16-25: *Sc in each st around.
Rnd 26: *Sc2tog, sc in each of next 3 sts, rep from * around – 24 sts.
Rnd 27: *Sc2tog, sc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * around – 18 sts.
Rnd 28: (Sc2tog, sc in each of next 7 sts) twice – 16 sts.
Rnd 29: *Sc2tog, sc in next st, rep from * 3 more times, sc in each of next 4 sts – 12 sts.
Rnd 30: (Sc2tog) around – 6 sts. Fasten off.

EARS (make 2)
Ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 4 sc in first ch. Place marker in first st for beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * around – 6 sts.
Rnd 3: (Sc2tog) around – 3 sts. Fasten off.

LEGS (make 4)
Ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in first ch. Place marker in first st for beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 3: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * around in each st around – 12 sts.
Rnds 3-7: Sc in each st around. Fasten off.

TAIL
Rnds 1 and 2: Rep Rnds 1 and 2 of Ears.
Rnds 3 and 4: Sc in each st around. Fasten off.

FINISHING
Sew Ears to top of Head. Stuff Legs and sew to Body. Sew Tail to Body. With black yarn, embroider a straight st nose on Head and embroider straight sts on each Leg for claws.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
beg = begin(s)(ning)	ch(s) = chain(s)
rep = repeat(s)(ing)	rnd(s) = round(s)
sc = single crochet	st(s) = stitch(es)

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Polar Bear Reviewed by Joanna Greer on 2009-11-13
This polar bear was very quick and easy to make but I made a few adjustments to make it look more like a polar bear. First, I didn't stuff him as full as the one in the picture, second, I only made a few rows of tail because polar bears have short, stubby tails. Third, I sewed the legs on in opposite orientation and sewed the front legs near the neck and the back ones on the outside of the "hips". I also embroider all my eyes because my daughter is too young for safety eyes. You can experiment with pinning before you sew it together to see what you like best.