This pattern is so versatile that it can be used to make an “I love you bear” or it can be made to make a remembrance bear for a lost loved one. That included accessories make it so easy to customize by adding a halo, wings, harp, bow & arrow, conversation hearts, etc. You can get as creative and customize this special one of a kind bear for that special someone!

MATERIALS

Bear
Caron Simply Soft Party – 1 skein red
Caron Simply Soft Party – 3 skeins white for bear (or color of choice)
Red Heart Super Saver Cherry Red – Small amount for hearts and tongue
Red Heart Super Saver Black – Small amount for eyes

Accessories
Angel Wings - Caron Simply Soft Party – 1 skein silver
Halo, bow string, harp strings - Vanna’s Glamour – small amount of gold
Bow / Harp – Red Heart Super Saver Warm Brown (small amount)
Bow – Red Heart Super Saver Coffee Brown (small amount)
Arrow – Red Heart Super Saver White, Caron Simply Soft Party Silver, Caron Simply Soft Party Red
Heart – Red Heart Super Saver any color of choice. This bear used cherry red, baby pink, and baby blue.

F, H Hook
Yarn Needle
Stitch Marker
Fiberfill

Gauge: 4 SC Rows = 1” 4 SC Stitches = 1”
Gauge is not important for this project.

Skill Level – Advanced

Stitches:
CH: Chain
DC: Double Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
SC: Single Crochet
SC DEC: Single Crochet Decrease
SLST: Slip Stitch

SPECIAL STITCHES:
Lover’s Knot or Solomon’s Knot. For a great tutorial on how to do this stitch, watch this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5p-DYz1Hsc

This stitch is used for the lace on the inner angel wings and for the lace body wrap. If you do not wish to add these details, this stitch is not needed.