Muzzle:
- 6 sc in KA (6)
- 6 inc (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
- Fasten off the yarn. If you want a more rounded muzzle, crochet one more row of 18 sc and stuff it. Insert the nose between rows 2 and 3. Sew the muzzle under the eyes. If necessary, make a stitch to “settle” the eyes closer to the muzzle.
Ears (2 parts), Tail (2 parts):
- 6 sc in KA (6)
- 6 inc (12)
- For the tail, fold the piece in half and crochet 1-2 more sc across both edges. Fasten off and cut the yarn.
Body:
- 6 sc in KA (6)
- 6 inc (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
- 36 sc (36)
- 6 sc, 4 sc – crochet the legs, 16 sc, 4 sc – crochet the legs, 6 sc (36)
9-13. 36 sc (36) – 5 rows - 12 sc, 6 dec, 12 sc (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
- 4 sc, 3 sc – crochet arms, 10 sc, 3 sc – crochet arms, 4 sc (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
- 6 dec (6)
- Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Close the remaining loops using a needle and the remaining yarn.
Head:
- 6 sc in KA (6)
- 6 inc (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
- (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
8-10. 42 sc (42) – 3 rows - 4 sc, 6 dec, 10 sc, 6 dec, 4 sc (30) – crochet the cheeks
- Crochet the head from the bottom up. Insert the eyes approximately between rows 10-11, 3-4 stitches apart. Stuff as you crochet. The shape of the head will depend on how tightly you stuff it. I recommend stuffing it tightly to form the cheeks.
12-14. 30 sc (30) – 3 rows
- (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
- 6 dec (6)
- Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Close the remaining loops using a needle and the remaining yarn. Embroider the whites of the eyes with white non-plush yarn. The eyebrows should be one row above the eyes. Use a thin thread for the eyebrows.
Heart:
- Crochet two parts for the heart:
- 6 sc in KA (6)
- 6 inc (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
- 24 sc (24)
- Do not cut the yarn on the second part, continue crocheting across the second part with 24 sc, then crochet 24 sc across the first part. Mark the beginning of the row. The marker goes to the back of the piece (48 stitches).
- 2 dec, 40 sc, 2 dec (44)
- 4 dec, 28 sc, 4 dec (36)
- (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
10-11. 30 sc (30) – 2 rows - (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
- Stuff as you crochet, especially focusing on the sides of the heart to keep its shape.
- 24 sc (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
- 18 sc (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
- 6 dec (6)
- Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Close the remaining loops using a needle and the remaining yarn. Sew the heart onto the paws of the toy.
This pattern will help you create an adorable teddy bear with a heart, perfect for gifting or as a charming addition to your collection!