Johnthe Canadian Bear Crochet Pattern by Ira Rottby Ira Rott
Johnthe Canadian Bear Crochet Pattern by Ira Rottby Ira Rott
Johnthe Canadian Bear Crochet Pattern by Ira Rottby Ira Rott
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Contents
Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Tools & Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Tips & Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Pattern Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Muzzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Nose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Assembling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
From the Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Special Thanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Terms of Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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Size Tips & Notes
Approximately 31” (78.75 cm) tall. 1. All diagrams in this pattern are vector
graphics & can be zoomed in without loss of
NOTE: Due to the size of the bear, it is not meant quality. To view a close up of a diagram, sim-
to be used by small children while unsupervised. ply use the zoom tool in your PDF reader:
• Windows keyboard shortcut: Ctrl–(+)
• Mac keyboard shortcut: Shift–Cmd–(+)
• Mobile devices: Two-finger spread
Tools & Materials
1. Bernat Blanket Big Ball Yarn 2. To ensure that all features of the pattern
• Weight category: 6 / Super bulky work correctly, please use the latest version
• Skein weight: 10.5 oz (300 g) of Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Skein yardage: 220 yd (201 m)
• Qty: 3 skeins of any color (MC) for bear 3. This pattern is written in US terms. Please
& a small amount of any contrasting use the conversion chart if you need to
color (CC1) for feet, ears, & muzzle convert the terms to UK standards (page 4).
(optional)
2. A small amount of Medium Weight yarn (4) 4. Use the hyper-linked table of contents for
for nose & maple leaves - any contrasting navigating directly to any section (page 2).
color(s) (CC2)
3. Crochet hooks - 5 mm (H) & 8 mm (L) 5. Bed pillows are great as an alternative
4. Bulky yarn needle option for stuffing material; check out my
5. Stitch markers BLOG on how to use filler from pillows.
6. 2 buttons for eyes - 1” (2.5 cm)
7. Large bag of polyester stuffing or bed pillow 6. If you wish to make your bear smaller, just
- approximately 45 oz (1.3 kg) use a thinner yarn with a suitable size hook.
8. Lace ribbon 31⁄2” (9 cm) wide & Fray Check or The finished size will vary depending on the
bandanna gauge.
Gauge
9 sc X 8.5 rows = 4” X 4” (10 X 10 cm), working
with an 8 mm (L) hook.
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Abbreviations Conversion
Check the following Pattern Guide to see the full This pattern is written using American crochet
description for the stitches marked with v. terminology (US terms). Use the chart below
if you need to convert stitches to British
Abbre- Description in terminology (UK terms).
Key
viation American Terms
Abbreviations Ameri- British
Beg Begin(ning) Key used in the can (US) (UK)
pattern Terms Terms
Bpsc Back post single crochet v
Ch Chain Chain
Ch(s) Chain(s)
Sl st Slip stitch Slip stitch
Direction indicators Single Double
Sc
crochet crochet
Rnd(s) Round(s)
Skip Miss
RS Right Side
Gauge Tension
Sc Single crochet
Single crochet 2 together
Sc2tog (standard or invisible
decrease) v
Pattern Guide
2 single crochet in same Please read this pattern guide carefully to
2 Sc stitch or space (standard or become familiar with the stitches & techniques
invisible increase) v used throughout the pattern.
WS Wrong Side
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Yo Yarn over
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Work instructions within
[] brackets as many times as
indicated after brackets
Special Crochet Stitches
Parentheses are used in Join – Sl st in top of beg st (not a ch) - does
() explanations or to indicate a not count as a st throughout.
group of stitches
Equal sign indicates the Bpsc (back post single crochet) – Insert the
= total stitch count at the end hook from back to front to back around the
of the rows and rounds post of the st; yo & pull up a loop; yo & pull
yarn through 2 loops on the hook.
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Invisible increase (2 sc in same st) – Work
Head
the 1st sc into the front loop only; then insert Make 1 (diagram 1). Work in spiral rounds from
the hook through both loops of the same the top down with an 8 mm (L) hook & MC. Use
st & complete your 2nd sc. Invisible increase a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each
completed. round.
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Rnd 6: Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next
10 sts; [sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st] 3
Muzzle
times; sc in next 10 sts; [sc in next 4 sts, Make 1 (diagram 2). Work in spiral rounds with
2 sc in next st] 2 times = 56 sts an 8 mm (L) hook & MC (or CC1). Use a stitch
Rnd 7: Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next marker to mark the beginning of each round.
10 sts; [sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st] 3
times; sc in next 10 sts; [sc in next 5 sts,
2 sc in next st] 2 times = 62 sts
Diagram 2
MUZZLE
21
Do not break yarn. Fold the head widthwise 4
3
& place MARKER on each side to indicate the
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work in spiral rounds.
To beg: Ch 7
b-1 Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook (the skipped ch
does not count as a st), sc in next 4 chs,
3 sc in last ch; continue working across
the bottom of the foundation ch --> sc
in next 4 chs, 2 sc in last ch; do not join
now & throughout = 14 sts
Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1st st of previous rnd, sc in next
4 sts, 2 sc in next 3 sts, sc in next 4 sts,
2 sc in next 2 sts = 20 sts
Rnd 3: Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next
4 sts; [sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] 3
times; sc in next 4 sts; [sc in next st, 2 sc
Rnds 8 – 15: Sc in each st around = 62 sts in next st] 2 times = 26 sts
Rnd 16: Sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog, sc in next 10 sts; Rnd 4: Sc in each st around = 26 sts
[sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog] 3 times; sc in Finishing: Sl st in next st & fasten off, leaving a
next 10 sts; [sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog] 2 long tail for sewing.
times = 56 sts
Rnd 17: Sc in each st around = 56 sts
Rnd 18: [Sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog] 8 times = 48 sts Nose
Rnd 19: Sc in each st around = 48 sts
Make 1 (diagram 3). Work in the round with a
Rnd 20: [Sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog] 12 times =
5 mm (H) hook & CC2.
36 sts
Rnd 21: Sc in each st around = 36 sts
Rnd 22: [Sc in next st, sc2tog] 12 times = 24 sts
Diagram 3
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To beg: Ch 6
Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook (the skipped ch Outer Ears
does not count as a st), sc in next 3 chs,
3 sc in last ch; continue working across Same as inner ears, but turn after Row 4 & do
the bottom of the foundation ch --> sc in not fasten off; proceed to joining.
next 3 chs, 2 sc in last ch; join = 12 sts
Rnd 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), 2 sc in
same st as join, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in
Joining
next 3 sts. sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next
Place the inner ear on top of the outer ear with
2 sts; join = 18 sts
RS facing you & hold them with WS facing each
Finishing: Fasten off, leaving a long tail for
other; continue to work through both pieces at
sewing.
the same time, using MC from the outer ear.
Arms
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Legs Rnds 7 – 8: Sc in each st around = 36 sts
Rnd 9: Sc in next 10 sts; [sc2tog] 6 times; sc in
Make 2 (diagram 5). Begin by working the soles next 14 sts = 30 sts
in the round with an 8 mm (L) hook & MC (or Rnd 10: Sc in next 8 sts; [sc2tog] 2 times; sc in
CC1). next 2 sts; [sc2tog] 2 times; sc in next
12 sts = 26 sts
d-1
d-3
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Rnd 25: Sc in each st around = 48 sts
Rnd 26: [Sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog] 12 times = e-1
36 sts
Rnd 27: Sc in each st around = 36 sts
Rnd 28: [Sc in next st, sc2tog] 12 times = 24 sts
Finishing: Sl st in next st; stuff the remaining
part of the body firmly & fasten off.
Tail
Make 1 (diagram 6). Work in spiral rounds with
an 8 mm (L) hook & MC. Use a stitch marker to
mark the beginning of each round.
e-2
Diagram 6
TAIL
1
2
3
To beg: Ch 6
Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook (the skipped ch
does not count as a st), sc in next 3 chs,
3 sc in last ch; continue working across
the bottom of the foundation ch --> sc Place the nose on the top of the muzzle, just
in next 3 chs, 2 sc in last ch; do not join below the edge & backstitch around using the
now & throughout = 12 sts long CC2 tail from the nose (photo e-3); do not
Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1st st of previous rnd, sc in next fasten off. Using the same yarn tail, chain stitch
3 sts, 2 sc in next 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts, from the nose along the center of the muzzle
2 sc in next 2 sts = 18 sts towards the bottom edge (photo e-4, page 11).
Rnd 3: Sc in each st around = 18 sts Fasten off & weave in the end.
Finishing: Sl st in next st & fasten off, leaving a
long tail for sewing. e-3
Assembling
Holding the head flat with the markers on each
side, place the ears right up against the head &
line up the markers with the center of the ears
(photo e-1). Using the long MC tail from each
ear, whipstitch the ears twice around entire
edge (photo e-2).
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Place 2 eye buttons right above the muzzle &
e-4 sew them onto the head using any medium
weight yarn (photo e-7). Stuff the head firmly
(photo e-8).
e-7
e-5
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Stuff the neck firmly through the opening (photo e-12
e-10) & complete sewing. Whipstitch around
the neck one more time to secure. Fasten off &
weave in the end.
e-10
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