Meet Everett the Backpacking Bear - the perfect stuffed companion. With a sleeping mat in his pack and a smile on his face, Everett is ready to tackle the trail.

Everett the Backpacking Bear is crocheted continuously in the round from the top down unless specified otherwise. His pattern makes a finished bear about 8.25” tall and 3” wide when using the recommended yarn and hook size.

This 13-page digital PDF pattern is in English and uses U.S. crochet terms. This pattern has been tested by crocheters and has multiple pictures to guide you along in the process.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Skills Needed:
o single crochet stitch
o half double crochet stitch
o slip stitch
o magic circle
o working continuously in the round
o increases
o invisible decreases
o color changes
o embroidery back stitch
o chaining
o mattress stitch to join two open pieces

Materials Needed:
o Crochet hook: C/2.75mm
o Worsted weight yarn in six colors: I used WeCrochet Comfy Worsted in Thicket (100 yds), Ivory (43 yds), Peapod (25 yds), Honeydew (34 yds), Parchment (15 yds), and Honey (8 yds).
o Black and white embroidery floss to embroider the mouth and eye details
o Tapestry needle to weave in ends and embroider
o Polyfill stuffing
o 8mm safety eyes
o Stitch markers to mark the beginning/end of each round if desired

Gauge:
Use a small enough hook so you don’t see stuffing through your stitches.