Soft and snuggly, Peanut Butter and Jelly are best bud bears! Crocheted in plush Bella Chenille, you won’t be able to resist giving these little guys a hug. Whether you choose to make the optional sweater or a bare bear, you’ll love having these pals around. Make one for a little one to hug, or for yourself! Who doesn’t deserve such a special stuffy?

DIFFICULTY
Intermediate

SIZES
One Size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bear Seated Height: 12”

MATERIALS
Bears:
Universal Yarn Bella Chenille (100% polyester; 100g/131 yds)
• 123 Chocolate – 2 skeins
• 116 Pansy Purple – 2 skeins
Bear Sweater:
Universal Yarn Deluxe Stripes (75% superwash wool, 25% nylon; 100g/218 yds)
• 301 Dragonfruit – 1 skein
Hook: US Size J/10 (6 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size H/8 (5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, removable stitch marker, 1 yd black worsted weight yarn for embroidery, (2) 12 mm black safety eyes, polyester fiberfill

GAUGE
Bear:
10 sc x 10½ rnds = 4” with larger hk
Sweater:
12 dc x 8 rows = 4” with smaller hk
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
Each bear piece is worked in rounds without joining. Place a marker on each Rnd 1 as indicated, and move the marker up as you work each round.

The front and back of the sweater are worked flat and seamed together. The sleeves are worked in the round from the top down. Leave yarn tails long enough to weave in the ends securely, and to use for sewing as indicated.