I’ve been working furiously for an upcoming convention, but wanted to take a little break and actually sit down and write a new pattern for an original creation that’s been kicking around in my skull for a while now. I really enjoy creating original characters, and often feel a little conflicted only crocheting fan-art type plushies. While I know folks usually want to crochet characters they know and recognize, I like designing my own characters every so often as a break. It’s why I originally started to crochet anyway, so it’s nice to go back to the basics.

It’s been a little bit since I’ve updated the blog here with the write up of one of my YouTube pattern tutorials. I promise it’s on my to-do list to get all of my patterns up here on the blog – filming is just so darn time-consuming that doing the write-up afterwards gets put on the back burner. As always, I’ll link directly to the patterns on the videos, and add the videos to the posts once I’ve caught up. Thanks for your patience with me on this, as it’s been quite the undertaking! (•‿•)

YouTube Pattern Video

Below you’ll find the pattern video. I’m not sure how WordPress handles the embed, but I’ve very recently started using YouTube’s “Chapters” feature to sort each individual instruction (rounds, sewing, sections, etc.) into a time stamped section. I’ve included how to use this feature in the “Navigation” section at the beginning of the video – I super recommend giving that a watch, as the feature makes the pattern video even more interactive than before. Click over to YouTube here to check out the full chapter feature: https://youtu.be/ZW0LKmNbOME

As always, with the pattern write-up here on my blog, the written instructions are “bare bones” – they’re designed to work hand-in-hand with the video tutorial. With the addition of the chapters feature, it’s even easier to navigate the pattern. For example, if you’re struggling with Rnd 3 of the body, you can click directly on the chapter “Rnd 3” and crochet it along with me. For more info on how to use the chapters feature, please watch the “Navigation” section of the video. Like I mentioned, I walk you through how to best use this feature!

Yarns & Materials

✩ worsted weight yarn in white, dark brown, light brown, red, and green

✩ 4mm crochet hook (or whatever size needed, based on what weight yarn you are using!)

✩ scissors

✩ one pair of 6mm safety eyes – I get mine from “Glass Eyes Online” – they’re based in the US, and have so many different kinds to choose from! I super recommend checking them out (this isn’t a paid endorsement, they’re really just a great place to get eyes)! Here’s the link to the exact kind I use in this video.

✩ felt (optional)

✩ hot glue gun (optional)

✩ black embroidery floss

✩ embroidery needle

✩ tapestry needle

✩ stitch marker

✩ stuffing

✩ stuffing

✩ blush (optional)

Pattern

This pattern is written using US terminology!

Body:

Form MR
Rnd 1: 6sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st (12)
Rnd 3: 1sc, inc, 5dc bobble, inc, (1sc, inc) x 2, 5dc bobble, inc, 1sc, inc (18)
Rnd 4: (2sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5-8: sc in each st around (24)
Rnd 9: (2sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 10: (1sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Add eyes, and stuff head here. Eyes go on between Rnd 6 & 7. Leave enough space for the mouth between.
Rnd 11: dec in each st around (6)
Rnd 12: place 4sc in each FLO around (24)
Rnd 13: sc in each st around (24)
Rnd 14: 13sc, 5dc bobble, 4sc, 5dc bobble, 5sc
Rnds 15-16: sc in each st around
Rnd 17: 14sc, 5dc bobble, 4sc, 5dc bobble, 4sc
Rnd 18: (2sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 19: (1sc, dec) x 6, pull through last dec with light brown, but leave white yarn attached and at the front of your work (12)
Rnd 20: in BLO, sc around (12)
Rnds 21-25: sc around
Stuff cone here
Rnd 26: in BLO, dec x 6 (6)

Fasten off, slp stitching to 1st FLO loop. Sew through all 6 remaining sts, cinch bottom closed, and weave in tail.

Add the “skirt” to the bottom of the bear’s body by using the white yarn we left attached. Pull white through first FLO left behind from Rnd 20, (ch 1, place 2hdc sts in same FLO you just chained out of, then in the next FLO slp st) repeat all the way around. Slp st to first FLO, then weave in end.

Mouth & Face

Using white felt and black embroidery floss, embroider mouth onto felt. Then, cut felt to a circle shape and paste on to bear’s face. If not using felt, embroider mouth directly on to bear’s face, between the eyes.

Add blush (if so desired).

Cherry Stem

In green, ch 6
In 2nd ch from hook, 5 slp st
Fasten off.

Cherry

In red, form MR
Rnd 1: 6sc in MR – pull stem through and then tighten MR
Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12)
Rnd 3: sc in each st around
Rnd 4: dec in each st around, tying MR tail and cherry stem tails together (6)

Fasten off, sewing last rnd closed. Save remaining tail to attach to frosting.

Frosting

In dark brown, form MR
Rnd 1: 6sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: sc in next st, (ch 4, in 2nd ch from hook, 3 slp st, dec 1st sc and next sc together) repeat x 6, to form 6 frosting drips
Leave long tail for sewing. Sew cherry to frosting using cherry’s tail. Attach frosting to bear’s head using frosting tail. Weave in all ends.

Bow

In red, ch 44 sts. Fasten off, pulling both ends tightly to knot them, then trimming the ends short. Tie around bear’s neck to form bow.

Done!

As always, thanks for tuning in. If you haven’t already checked out my YouTube page, I’d be forever grateful if you’d consider subscribing or watching my other tutorial videos. I try to post twice a month with a new tutorial, and I’d like to begin polling my subscribers to see what kinds of tutorial videos they’d like to see!

-Missy