Orion the Polar Bear: hunter of seals, protector of ice floes! This crochet pattern makes an amigurumi polar bear about 8” tall and 3” wide when using the recommended yarn and hook size. Instructions also include his backpack. Orion is crocheted continuously in the round unless specified otherwise.

This 12-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:

• single crochet stitch
• foundation single crochet stitch
• slip stitch
• magic circle
• working continuously in the round
• increases
• invisible decreases
• color changes
• embroidery back stitch
• chaining
• joining open amigurumi pieces

Materials Needed:

• Crochet hook: C/2.75mm
• DK or light worsted (3) weight yarn in five colors: I used Bernat Softee Cotton in Clear White and Golden, and Bernat Softee Baby Cotton in Aqua Mist, Dusk Sky and Feather Gray.
• Black embroidery floss to embroider the mouth, eyebrow and claw details
• Tapestry needle to weave in ends and embroider
• Polyfill stuffing
• 8mm safety eyes
• Stitch markers to mark the beginning/end of each round if desired