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Free Crochet Pattern: Boudreaux The Bear

Lion Brand® Martha Stewart CraftsTM/MC Roving Wool
Pattern #: L10639
Rating: *****4.5 (based on 2 reviews)
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SKILL LEVEL:  Easy +

SIZE: One Size
About 12 in. (30.5 cm) tall

CORRECTIONS: None
 

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This cuddly bear is ready to play and would make a treasured friend for any child. A colorful bow around the neck makes this bear a wonderful baby shower gift.
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Martha Stewart CraftsTM/MC Roving Wool

Click here to enlarge image and see more about item 5200-526: Martha Stewart Crafts Roving Wool: Fence Post
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Martha Stewart CraftsTM/MC Roving Wool
Vintage Rose Blue Agave Pimento Rhubarb Toffee Fence Post Lavender Soap Sea Glass Blue
Dolphin Gray Umbrella Waterfall Jordan Almond Cherry Blossom Snowdrift
*Martha Stewart CraftsTM/MC Roving Wool (Article #5200). 100% Wool; package size: Solids: 1.75 oz (50g), 58 yards (53m)
Prints: 1.5 oz (42g), 49 yards (45m)

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QUANTITY PRICE ALT QTY  
•  5200-526 Martha Stewart Crafts Roving Wool: Fence Post
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$ 16.47  
Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size J-10 (6 mm)   $ 2.45  
Lion Brand Split Ring Stitch Markers   $ 2.49  
Lion Brand Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)   $ 3.59  
Additional Materials
Fiberfill stuffing
Sewing needle and thread
Small amount of black yarn
Small piece of black felt
Ribbon for Scarf.
 

Boudreaux The Bear

Lion Brand® Martha Stewart CraftsTM/MC Roving Wool

GAUGE:

Exact gauge is not essential to this project.

STITCH EXPLANATION:

sc2tog (sc 2 sts together) 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 - 1 st decreased.

NOTES:

1. Body, Head, Arms and Legs are worked in continuous rnds. Do not join and do not turn at the ends of rnds.
2. Ears are worked back and forth in rows.
3. Pieces are worked separately, then sewed together to make Bear.

BODY
Beg at bottom of Body, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; do not join, work in continuous rnds. 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 - 12 sts at the end of this rnd.
Rnd 3: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * around - 18 sts.
Rnd 4: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around - 24 sts.
Rnd 5: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * around - 30 sts.
Rnds 6-8: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 9 (Decrease Rnd): *Sc2tog, sc in next 8 sts; rep from * around - 27 sts.
Rnd 10: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 11 (Decrease Rnd): *Sc2tog, sc in next 7 sts; rep from * around - 24 sts.
Rnds 12 and 13: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 14 (Decrease Rnd): *Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts; rep from * around - 20 sts.
Rnd 15: Sc in each st around.
Begin to lightly stuff Body and continue to stuff as work progresses.
Rnd 16 (Decrease Rnd): *Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * around - 16 sts.
Rnd 17 (Decrease Rnd): *Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around - 12 sts.
Rnd 18 (Decrease Rnd): *Sc2tog, sc in next st; rep from * around - 6 sts.
Fasten off.

HEAD
Beg at bottom of Head, ch 2.
Rnd 1-3: Rep Rnds 1-3 of Body.
Rnds 4 and 5: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 6: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around - 24 sts at the end of this rnd.
Rnd 7: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 8: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * around - 30 sts.
Rnd 9: Sc in each st around.
Begin to lightly stuff Head and continue to stuff as work progresses.
Rnd 10 (Decrease Rnd): *Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * around - 24 sts.
Rnd 11 (Decrease Rnd): *Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around - 18 sts.
Rnd 12 (Decrease Rnd): *Sc2tog, sc in next st; rep from * around - 12 sts.
Rnd 13 (Decrease Rnd): *Sc2tog; rep from * around - 6 sts.
Fasten off.

EARS (make 2)
Ch 2.
Row 1: 3 sc in first ch.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in each st across - 6 sts.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Fasten off.

ARMS (make 2)
Beg at paw end of Arm, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; do not join, work in continuous rnds. 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 - 12 sts at the end of this rnd.
Rnds 3 and 4: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 5 (Decrease Rnd): *Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around - 9 sts.
Rnds 6-10: Sc in each st around.
Begin to lightly stuff Arm and continue stuffing as work progress.
Rnd 11 (Decrease Rnd): *Sc2tog, sc in next st; rep from * around - 6 sts.
Rnd 12 (Decrease Rnd): *Sc2tog; rep from * around - 3 sts.
Fasten off.

LEGS (make 2)
Beg at paw end of Leg, ch 2.
Rnd 1 and 2: Rep Rnds 1 and 2 of Arms.
Rnds 3-5: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 6 (Decrease Rnd): *Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around - 9 sts at the end of this rnd.
Rnds 7-13: Sc in each st around.
Begin to lightly stuff Leg and continue to stuff as work progresses.
Rnd 14 (Decrease Rnd): *Sc2tog, sc in next st; rep from * around - 6 sts.
Rnd 15 (Decrease Rnd): *Sc2tog; rep from * around - 3 sts.
Fasten off.

FINISHING
Scarf

Tie ribbon around Bear’s neck for Scarf.
Sew Ears to Head. Sew Head to Body. From black felt, cut 2 small circles for eyes and 1 small triangle for nose. With sewing needle and thread, sew felt pieces securely to face. With black yarn, embroider straight st mouth. Sew Arms and Legs to Body. Weave in ends.


 
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
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beg = begin(s)(ning) ch(s) = chain(s)
rep = repeat(s)(ing) rnd(s) = round(s)
sc = single crochet sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)  


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Pattern Average Rating: *****4.5 (based on 2 reviews)
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Reviewed by sasha.swayne86 on 2012-11-11 ****
It's a good pattern, but for me the legs were long, and the arms were about half of the size. Maybe it was just me...


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