When made with a yarn with a long colour change the increases, decreases, and different shapes make this bear a Riot. I like to use safety joints for my bears and include instructions for joint placement as well as eye placement.

2.5mm hook

147m Stylecraft Merry Go Round DK

24 SC + 20 Rows = 4 inches

Fibre fill

10mm safety eyes

20mm safety joints (optional)

INC= Increases
DEC= Decreases

this pattern is available in US and UK terms

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