Materials:
- Weight 6 yarn
- Size J/6.0mm
- Stuffing
- Safety Eyes or felt eyes
- Yarn needle
- Stitch Marker
Abbreviations:
- mr = magic ring
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in next stitch)
- dec = invisible decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
- st = stitch
- FO = fasten off
This pattern uses weight 6 blanket yarn. Any yarn may be used, but your crochet hook size will be different. Use a hook 1-2 sizes smaller than your yarn calls for. This pattern is in US crochet terms.
This pattern is worked in continuous rounds and using a stitch marker to mark the first stitch is recommended.
*Safety eyes are NOT recommended for children who are three years old or younger.
The Bear pictured in the pattern is made with Sweet Snuggles Lite.
Bear:
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6-10 (5 rounds): 30 sc
R11: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R12: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Place safety eyes between rounds 7 and 8, about 5 stitches apart. Begin stuffing the head and continue stuffing as you go.
R13: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Change to orange:
R14: 12 inc (24)
R15: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R16: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
R17-21 (5 rounds): 36 sc
R22: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
R23: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R24: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
R25: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R26: 6 dec (6)
Fasten off and sew hole shut. Take a long piece of yarn and create sections of the pumpkin by threading it up through the bottom and into the top. Pull on the yarn gently to secure each segment - be careful as blanket yarn snaps easily! (see pictures)
Ears:
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Fold in half and sew onto each side of the bear directly behind each eye. Do not stuff.
Snout:
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: 12 sc
Fasten off and sew onto the bear’s face in between the eyes. Stuff lightly as you go. Embroider a nose if you'd like.
Arms:
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: 12 sc
R4: (2 sc, dec) x 3 (9)
R5-6 (2 rounds) 9 sc
No need to stuff. Fold in half and sc across top to close. Fasten off. Sew onto the neck of the bear, ensuring the arms are symmetrical.
*If desired, cut out a jack-o-lantern face with felt and hot glue it onto the pumpkin!
