Great for your very first stuffed animal, this fella is made with only chain, slip, and single crochet stitches. Pattern purchase includes exclusive access to plenty of Scrappy Bear ideas and photos at the designer’s restricted-access group at Facebook. Very simple shaping is introduced gently by first doing a few increases and then a few decreases as the bear is nearing completion.

The entire bear is worked with less than one skein of yarn. Use two partial skeins fir a Sweater Bear. Or try bits of yarns for a wild and crazy version that’s uniquely yours: Instructions specify the amount of yardage needed for each part of the bear so that you can make sure you don’t run out!