Rainbow Bear Free Pattern

 

 Rainbow Bear

Pattern Specifics

• Measurements: Approximately 8.5” tall
• Gauge: Not necessary for this pattern; see notes
• Hook Size: 5.0mm (H)
• Other Tools: tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors
• Yarn Weight: Super Bulky (6)
• Yarn Used: Premier Parfait Chunky
• Yardage: 80 yds (8 colors, 10 yds each)
• Other Materials: poly-fil stuffing, 12mm safety eyes, small amount of black yarn for embroidery

Abbreviations

• st = stitch
• sl st = slip stitch
• SC = single crochet
• SC2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease is recommended)

Special Stitches

SC2tog (using invisible decrease method): Insert hook into front loop of the first stitch. Insert hook into front loop of second stitch. Yarn over. Draw through the first two loops on hook. Yarn over. Draw through both loops on hook.

Notes

• Checking your gauge is not required for this pattern. Use a hook smaller than the size recommended for your yarn weight to ensure that your stuffing does not show through the stitches.
• This pattern requires minimal sewing. The legs, body, and head are all worked as one piece, with the arms and ears worked directly into the body. The snout and ears require sewing.
• All pieces are worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
• Legs, body, head, and snout require full stuffing. Stuff as you work to ensure each piece is completely filled. Do not add stuffing to the arms.
• See tutorial photos for reference.

Pattern

Arms (make 2)

Using color D (shown as yellow):

    R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
    R2: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)
    R3: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)
    Using color E (shown as green):
    R4-6: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)
    Using color F (shown as mint):
    R7-8: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)
    R9: Fold the arm closed, leaving 1 unworked st on each side for the fold. Working through both sides to close, 1 SC in each st across. (4 sts)
    Fasten off.
    

First Leg

Using color A (shown as pink):

    R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
    R2: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)
    R3: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)
    Using color B (shown as peach):
    R4-5: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)
    Fasten off.
    

Second Leg

Using color A (shown as pink):

    R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
    R2: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)
    R3: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)
    Using color B (shown as peach):
    R4-5: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)
    R6: Ch 2. Join to first leg with a SC. Add a stitch marker to this first SC. SC in each st around first leg, across ch 2, around second leg, back across ch 2, to beginning. (22 sts)
    

Body

Using color C (shown as orange):

    R7: 1 SC in each st around. (22 sts)
    R8: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 10 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
    R9: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
    Fill the legs with stuffing.
    Using color D (shown as yellow):
    R10-12: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)
    Using color E (shown as green):
    R13: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)
    R14: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
    R15: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)
    Using color F (shown as mint):
    R16-17: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)
    R18: 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. Place the first arm, and working through both the sts of the arm and the sts of the body, 1 SC in the next 4 sts. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts. Place the second arm, and working through the sts of the arm and the sts of the body, 1 SC in the next 4 sts. 1 SC in the last st. (24 sts)
    

Head

    Using color G (shown as blue):
    R19: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
    R20: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
    Fill the body with stuffing.
    R21: 2 SC in each st around. (24 sts)
    Using color H (shown as purple):
    R22: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
    R23-24: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)
    Using color A (shown as pink):
    R25-27: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)
    Using color B (shown as peach):
    R28: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)
    R29: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
    R30: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
    If using safety eyes, insert them between R27 and R28, with 5 sts between.
    Fill the head with stuffing.
    Using color C (shown as orange):
    R31: *SC2tog, 1 SC in the next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
    R32: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)
    Cut yarn, weave yarn in and out of remaining sts. Pull tight to close. Weave in ends.
    

Ears (make 2)

Using color D (shown as yellow):

    R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
    R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
    R3: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
    Using color C (shown as orange):
    R4: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
    R5: Fold the ear closed, leaving 1 unworked st on each side for the fold. Working through both sides to close, 1 SC in each st across. (5 sts)
    Cut yarn, leaving long tail for sewing. Fasten off.
    

Snout

Using color H (shown as purple):

    R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
    R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
    R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (15 sts)
    Using color A (shown as pink):
    R4: 1 SC in each st around. (15 sts)
    Cut yarn, leaving long tail for sewing. Fasten off.
    

Finishing

• Attach ears between R27-31 on each side of the top of the head.
• Add stuffing and attach the snout over R22-26 on the front of the head.
• Using black yarn, embroider a line on the snout from the middle of the magic ring straight up to between R2 and R3. Embroider a nose between R2 and R3, over 3-4 sts.

Note: Safety eyes and noses pose a choking risk for babies; therefore, if making this toy for a baby, I recommend using yarn, felt, or embroidered details.

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