When finished, this adorable Kansas Girl bear will be 8.5” (when sitting) x 7.5” (including arm span). Her little dog will be 3.5” x 2.5”.

This crochet pattern set may not be sold, copied, or redistributed in any way, shape, or form.

However, you may sell the finished product. Just be sure to give the designer credit by stating that this pattern was created by Shimmeree Creations, and provide a link to the following website:

Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/jenn-mulherin

Skill Level: Experienced

Required Skills:

• Adding hair to doll

• Create a magic circle (or magic ring)

• Crocheting in a round

• Crocheting in front loops and back loops

• Decrease stitches (invisible decreasing is used for this project)

• Embroidering

• Half Double Crochet

• Increase stitches

• Sewing pieces together to form the doll

• Single crochet

Materials Needed for this Project:

• Size G/7 or 4.25mm Crochet Hook (for Bear)

• Size F/6 or 3.75mm Crochet Hook (for Dog)

• Yarn Needle

• Stitch Marker

• Scissors

• Polyester Fiberfill

• Worsted Weight Yarn (I used Red Heart Super Saver Solids--1 skein for each color)
o Buff (or tan) for Bear’s head, nose, ears, arms, legs
o Black for Bear’s eyes, nose, and mouth; also for Dog’s eyes and nose
o White for Bear’s body, feet, and buttons
o Light Blue for Bear’s dress
o Cherry Red for Bear’s ruby slippers
o Coffee (or dark brown) for Kansas Bear’s hair; also for Dog’s head, ears, body, arms, legs, and tail

If you have any questions or concerns, please send me a message through Ravelry. I’ll try to get back to you as soon as I can. :)