Sleepy Bear Lovey by Brianna Mason

Sleepy Bear Lovey

Crochet
January 2024
DK (11 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in *Hdc blo, Sl st blo* rep
5.5 mm (I)
3.5 mm (E)
170 - 180 yards (155 - 165 m)
one size
US
English
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The Sleepy Bear Lovey is a cozy friend for a little one in your life. This crochet waffle stitch that makes up the bear’s body resembles a thermal knit, and is equally as squishy and soft.

CONSTRUCTION

The body of this little bear lovey is worked flat in rows. The bear parts are worked in the round in amigurumi style crochet using a small hook. The arms, legs, and head are sewn to the body, finishing with face embroidery to add eyes, nose, and mouth.

SUPPLIES

1 skein of K+C Essential Cotton in color ‘White Sands’ (100% cotton, 3.5oz / 180yds / 164m) or ~170-180yds / 156-162m of worsted weight yarn
5.5mm(I9) crochet hook or size to meet gauge
3.5mm(E4) crochet hook
Brown embroidery floss
Fiberfill stuffing
Notions: 2 Stitch markers, Yarn needle, Scissors. Sewing pins (optional) for holding parts in place while sewing.

SIZE

Finished lovey body: ~7.5x8.5” (19x21.5 cm)
Total finished height: ~11-12” (28-30 cm)tall

GAUGE

5.5mm(I9) hook: 16st x 16r = 4x4” (10x10 cm) in waffle pattern worked flat

SKILLS

This pattern is intermediate level. You will need knowledge of crocheting flat in rows, amigurumi, sewing, and be able to research techniques if unfamiliar.