Body + Head
- Round 22: Ch 3, join with the first leg. Work 30 sc around the first leg, 3 sc in the chain, 30 sc around the second leg, 3 sc in the chain (66).
- Round 23: (10 sc, inc) x 6 (72).
24-28. Rounds 24-28: 72 sc (5 rounds). - Round 29: (10 sc, dec) x 6 (66).
- Round 30: 66 sc.
- Round 31: (9 sc, dec) x 6 (60).
- Round 32: 60 sc.
- Round 33: (8 sc, dec) x 6 (54).
- Round 34: 54 sc.
- Round 35: (7 sc, dec) x 6 (48).
36-37. Rounds 36-37: 48 sc (2 rounds). - Round 38: (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42).
39-41. Rounds 39-41: 42 sc (3 rounds). - Round 42: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36).
43-44. Rounds 43-44: 36 sc (2 rounds).
Attach arms:
- Round 45: 11 sc, 4 sc through arm and body, 14 sc, 4 sc through arm and body, 3 sc (36).
- Round 46: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30).
- Round 47: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24).
Head Shaping
- Round 48: (1 sc, inc) x 12 (36).
- Round 49: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42).
- Round 50: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48).
- Round 51: (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54).
- Round 52: (8 sc, inc) x 6 (60).
- Round 53: (9 sc, inc) x 6 (66).
- Round 54: (10 sc, inc) x 6 (72).
- Round 55: (11 sc, inc) x 6 (78).
56-66. Rounds 56-66: 78 sc (11 rounds).
67-78. Gradually decrease, ending with 6 dec in the final round.
Ears (Make 2)
- Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6).
- Round 2: 6 inc (12).
- Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18).
- Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24).
- Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30).
6-10. Rounds 6-10: 30 sc (5 rounds).
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Assembly
- Sew the ears to the top of the head.
- Embroider eyes and nose using yarn or thread.
- Attach the arms, legs, and any additional details like a scarf or accessories.
Your Sleepy Bear is complete! 🐻