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Anchor Style Magicline: 3 x 50 gram balls for teddy, and 1 x 50 gram ball for waistcoat. It is advisable to purchase at one time the number of balls sufficient for your requirements. Quantities are approximate as they are based on average requirements. 

Prym crochet hook: 4.00 mm, or size needed to achieve stated tension.

Washable toy filling.

2 black buttons with shanks for eyes.

Black embroidery thread.

2 buttons for waistcoat.

abbreviations

 
BEG : beginning
CH : chain
DC : double crochet
SS : slip stitch
ST(S) : stitch(es)
SP : space
DC2TOG : (insert hook into next st, yarn over hook and draw loop through) twice, yarn over hook and draw through all 3 loops on hook
DC3TOG : insert hook into next st, yarn over hook and draw loop through) 3 times, yarn over hook and draw through all 4 loops on hook
MM : millimetres
CM : centimetres
IN : inches
RS : right side
WS : wrong side

tension

 
16 stitches and 18 rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over double crochet fabric using 4.00 mm hook, or size required to achieve stated tension.

It is important to check your tension, if your crochet is looser than the stated tension, use a size smaller crochet hook, if it is tighter than the stated tension, use a size larger hook.

Caution
It is essential to work to the stated tension, and we cannot accept responsibility for the finished product if any materials other than the specified materials are used.

measurements
 
Finished Teddy Bear is approx 25 cm (10 in) tal

instructions
 
Teddy Body
With 4.00 mm hook, make a slip loop.

Round 1 – (RS), 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 6 dc into slip loop, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (6 sts).

Pull up thread so slip loop is completely closed.

Round 2 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into first dc, 2 dc into each of next 4 dc, 1 dc into last dc, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (10 sts).

Round 3 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 2 dc into first dc, 1 dc into each of next 2 dc, 2 dc into each of next 4 dc, 1 dc into each of next 2 dc, 2 dc into last dc, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (16 sts).

Round 4 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), (1 dc into each of next 3 dc, 2 dc into next dc) twice, (2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into each of next 3 dc) twice, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (20 sts).

Round 5 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 2 dc into first dc, 1 dc into each of next 4 dc, 2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into each of next 3 dc, 2 dc into each of next 2 dc, 1 dc into each of next 3 dc, 2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into each of next 4 dc, 2 dc into last dc, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (26 sts).

Round 6 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into each of first 5 dc, 2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into each of next 6 dc, 2 dc into each of next 2 dc, 1 dc into each of next 6 dc, 2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into each of last 5 dc, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (30 sts).

Round 7 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 2 dc into first dc, 1 dc into each of next 13 dc, 2 dc into each of next 2 dc, 1 dc into each of next 13 dc, 2 dc into last dc, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (34 sts).

Round 8 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into each of first 16 dc, 2 dc into each of next 2 dc, 1 dc into each of last 16 dc, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (36 sts).

Round 9 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into each of first 7 dc, 2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into each of next 20 dc, 2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into each of last 7 dc, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (38 sts).

Round 10 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into each of first 9 dc, 2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into each of next 18 dc, 2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into each of last 9 dc, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (40 sts).

Round 11 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into each dc to end, ss to dc at beg of round, turn.

Rounds 12 and 13 - As round 11.

Round 14 - 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into each of first 18 dc, (dc2tog over next 2 sts) twice, 1 dc into each of last 18 dc, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (38 sts).

Rounds 15 to 20 - As round 11.

Round 21 - 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into each of first 17 dc, (dc2tog over next 2 sts) twice, 1 dc into each of last 17 dc, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (36 sts).

Round 22 - 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into each of first 9 dc, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc into each of next 14 dc, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc into each of last 9 dc, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (34 sts).

Round 23 - 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into each of first 7 dc, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc into each of next 16 dc, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc into each of last 7 dc, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (32 sts).

Round 24 - 1 ch (does NOT count as st), dc2tog over first 2 sts, 1 dc into each of next 12 dc, (dc2tog over next 2 sts) twice, 1 dc into each of next 12 dc, dc2tog over last 2 sts, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (28 sts).

Round 25 - As round 11.

Round 26 - 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into each of first 12 dc, (dc2tog over next 2 sts) twice, 1 dc into each of last 12 dc, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (26 sts).

Round 27 - 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into each of first 5 dc, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc into each of next 12 dc, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc into each of last 5 dc, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (24 sts).

Round 28 - 1 ch (does NOT count as st), dc2tog over first 2 sts, 1 dc into each of next 4 dc, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc into each of next 2 dc, (dc2tog over next 2 sts) twice, 1 dc into each of next 2 dc, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc into each of next 4 dc, dc2tog over last 2 sts, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (18 sts).

Insert toy filling so that Body is firmly filled.

Round 29 - 1 ch (does NOT count as st), dc2tog over first 2 sts, 1 dc into next dc, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc into each of next 2 dc, (dc2tog over next 2 sts) twice, 1 dc into each of next 2 dc, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc into next dc, dc2tog over last 2 sts, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (12 sts).

Round 30 - 1 ch (does NOT count as st), dc2tog over first 2 sts, 1 dc into each of next 2 dc, (dc2tog over next 2 sts) twice, 1 dc into each of next 2 dc, dc2tog over last 2 sts, insert extra toy filling if required, ss to dc at beg of round (8 sts).

Fasten off.

Head
With 4.00 mm hook, make a 13 ch and join with a ss to form a ring.

Round 1 – (RS), 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into each ch to end, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (13 sts).

Round 2 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 2 dc into each of first 6 dc, 1 dc into next dc, 2 dc into each of last 6 dc, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (25 sts).

Round 3 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 2 dc into first dc, 1 dc into each of next 23 dc, 2 dc into last dc, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (27 sts).

Round 4 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 2 dc into first dc, 1 dc into each of next 10 dc, 2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into each of next 3 dc, 2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into each of next 10 dc, 2 dc into last dc, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (31 sts).

Round 5 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 2 dc into first dc, 1 dc into each of next 10 dc, 2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into each of next 7 dc, 2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into each of next 10 dc, 2 dc into last dc, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (35 sts).

Round 6 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 2 dc into first dc, 1 dc into each of next 33 dc, 2 dc into last dc, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (37 sts).

Round 7 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 2 dc into first dc, 1 dc into each of next 14 dc, 2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into each of next 5 dc, 2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into each of next 14 dc, 2 dc into last dc, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (41 sts).

Round 8 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 2 dc into first dc, 1 dc into each of next 39 dc, 2 dc into last dc, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (43 sts).

Round 9 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into each dc to end, ss to dc at beg of round, turn.

Place marker at end of last round.

Now working in rows, not rounds, proceed as follows:

Row 10 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), dc2tog over first 2 sts, 1 dc into each of next 39 sts, dc2tog over last 2 sts, turn (41 sts).

Row 11 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), dc2tog over first 2 sts, 1 dc into each of next 37 sts, dc2tog over last 2 sts, turn (39 sts).

Row 12 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), dc2tog over first 2 sts, 1 dc into each of next 6 dc, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc into each of next 17 dc, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc into each of next 6 dc, dc2tog over last 2 sts, turn (35 sts).

Row 13 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), dc2tog over first 2 sts, 1 dc into each of next 11 dc, 2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into each of next 7 dc, 2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into each of next 11 dc, dc2tog over last 2 sts, turn (35 sts).

Row 14 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), dc2tog over first 2 sts, 1 dc into each of next 8 dc, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc into each of next 11 dc, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc into each of next 8 dc, dc2tog over last 2 sts, turn (31 sts).

Row 15 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into each of first 5 dc, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc into each of next 17 dc, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc into each of last 5 dc, turn (29 sts).

Row 16 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), dc2tog over first 2 sts, 1 dc into each of next 5 dc, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc into each of next 11 dc, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc into each of next 5 dc, dc2tog over last 2 sts, turn (25 sts).

Row 17 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), dc2tog over first 2 sts, 1 dc into each of next 3 dc, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc into each of next 11 dc, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc into each of next 3 dc, dc2tog over last 2 sts, turn (21 sts).

Shape Head Gusset
Row 18 – Ss across and into 6th st, 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into same place as last ss, 1 dc into each of next 10 dc, turn, leaving remaining 5 sts un-worked (11 sts).

Row 19 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into each dc to end, turn.

Row 20 - As row 19.

Row 21 - 1 ch (does NOT count as st), dc2tog over first 2 sts, 1 dc into each of next 7 dc, dc2tog over last 2 sts, turn (9 sts).

Row 22 - As row 19.

Row 23 - 1 ch (does NOT count as st), dc2tog over first 2 sts, 1 dc into each of next 5 dc, dc2tog over last 2 sts, turn (7 sts).

Rows 24 and 25 - As row 19.

Row 26 - 1 ch (does NOT count as st), dc2tog over first 2 sts, 1 dc into each of next 3 dc, dc2tog over last 2 sts, turn (5 sts).

Rows 27 and 28 - As row 19.

Row 29 - 1 ch (does NOT count as st), dc2tog over first 2 sts, 1 dc into next dc, dc2tog over last 2 sts, turn (3 sts).

Row 30 - 1 ch (does NOT count as st), dc3tog over all 3 sts.

Fasten off.

Matching fasten-off point to marker at end of round 9, sew head gusset in place. Insert toy filling so Head is firmly filled. Sew Head to Body, inserting a little extra toy filling if required - fasten-off point of Body is centre back neck, and beg of round 1 of Head is centre front neck.

Legs (make 2)
With 4.00 mm hook, make a 5 ch.

Round 1 – (RS), 2 dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc into each of next 2 ch, 5 dc into last ch, working back along other side of ch proceed as follows: 1 dc into each of next 2 ch, 3 dc into last ch, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (14 sts).

Round 2 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into first dc, 2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into each of next 4 dc, 2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into next dc, 2 dc into next dc, 1 dc into each of next 4 dc, 2 dc into last dc, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (18 sts).

Round 3 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), working into back loops only of sts of previous row work 1 dc into each dc to end, ss to dc at beg of round, turn.

Round 4 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into each dc to end, ss to dc at beg of round, turn.

Round 5 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into each of first 7 dc, (dc2tog over next 2 sts) twice, 1 dc into each of last 7 dc, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (16 sts).

Round 6 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into each of first 6 dc, (dc2tog over next 2 sts) twice, 1 dc into each of last 6 dc, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (14 sts).

Round 7 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into each of first 5 dc, (dc2tog over next 2 sts) twice, 1 dc into each of last 5 dc, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (12 sts).

Round 8 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into each of first 4 dc, (dc2tog over next 2 sts) twice, 1 dc into each of last 4 dc, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (10 sts).

Rounds 9 and 10 – As round 4.

Round 11 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 2 dc into first dc, 1 dc into each of next 3 dc, 2 dc into each of next 2 dc, 1 dc into each of next 3 dc, 2 dc into last dc, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (14 sts).

Rounds 12 and 13 - As round 4.

Round 14 - 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into each of first 6 dc, 2 dc into each of next 2 dc, 1 dc into each of last 6 dc, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (16 sts).

Rounds 15 to 21 - As round 4.

Round 22 - 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into each of first 6 dc, (dc2tog over next 2 sts) twice, 1 dc into each of last 6 dc, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (14 sts).

Insert toy filling so that Leg is firmly filled.

Round 23 - 1 ch (does NOT count as st), dc2tog over first 2 sts, 1 dc into each of next 3 dc, (dc2tog over next 2 sts) twice, 1 dc into each of next 3 dc, dc2tog over last 2 sts, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (10 sts).

Round 22 - 1 ch (does NOT count as st), dc2tog over first 2 sts, 1 dc into next dc, (dc2tog over next 2 sts) twice, 1 dc into next dc, dc2tog over last 2 sts, insert extra toy filling if required, ss to dc at beg of round (6 sts).

Fasten off.

Stitch top of Leg closed. Position Legs on sides of Body with top of Leg level with round 12 of Body and attach as follows: positioning stitches 2.5 cm below top of Leg, stitch through one Leg, through Body and then through other Leg, ensuring you catch at least one strand of yarn, now stitch back through all 3 sections in the same way. Pull thread up quite tight and knot ends securely. Fasten off.

Arms (make 2)
With 4.00 mm hook, make a slip loop.

Round 1 – (RS), 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 4 dc into slip loop, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (4 sts).

Pull up thread so slip loop is completely closed.

Round 2 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 2 dc into each dc to end, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (8 sts).

Round 3 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 2 dc into first dc, 1 dc into each of next 2 dc, 2 dc into each of next 2 dc, 1 dc into each of next 2 dc, 2 dc into last dc, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (12 sts).

Round 4 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 2 dc into first dc, 1 dc into each of next 10 dc, 2 dc into last dc, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (14 sts).

Round 5 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 2 dc into first dc, 1 dc into each of next 4 dc, (dc2tog over next 2 sts) twice, 1 dc into each of next 4 dc, 2 dc into last dc, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (14 sts).

Round 6 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into each of first 5 dc, (dc2tog over next 2 sts) twice, 1 dc into each of last 5 dc, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (12 sts).

Round 7 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 2 dc into first dc, 1 dc into each of next 3 dc, (dc2tog over next 2 sts) twice, 1 dc into each of next 3 dc, 2 dc into last dc, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (12 sts).

Round 8 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into each of first 4 dc, (dc2tog over next 2 sts) twice, 1 dc into each of last 4 dc, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (10 sts).

Round 9 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into each dc to end, ss to dc at beg of round, turn.

Round 10 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into each of first 4 dc, 2 dc into each of next 2 dc, 1 dc into each of last 4 dc, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (12 sts).

Rounds 11 and 12 - As round 9.

Round 13 - 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into each of first 5 dc, 2 dc into each of next 2 dc, 1 dc into each of last 5 dc, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (14 sts).

Rounds 14 to 18 - As round 9.

Round 19 - 1 ch (does NOT count as st), dc2tog over first 2 sts, 1 dc into each of next 10 dc, dc2tog over last 2 sts, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (12 sts).

Round 20 - As round 9.

Insert toy filling so that Arm is firmly filled.

Round 21 - 1 ch (does NOT count as st), dc2tog over first 2 sts, 1 dc into each of next 2 dc, (dc2tog over next 2 sts) twice, 1 dc into each of next 2 dc, dc2tog over last 2 sts, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (8 sts).

Round 22 - 1 ch (does NOT count as st), (dc2tog over next 2 sts) 4 times, insert extra toy filling if required, ss to dc at beg of round (4 sts).

Fasten off.

Attach Arms to sides of Body in same way as Legs are attached.

Ears (make 2)
With 4.00 mm hook, make a 14 ch and join with a ss to form a ring.

Round 1 – (WS), 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into each ch to end, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (14 sts).

Round 2 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into each dc to end, ss to dc at beg of round, turn.

Round 3 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), dc2tog over first 2 sts, 1 dc into each of next 3 dc, (dc2tog over next 2 sts) twice, 1 dc into each of next 3 dc, dc2tog over last 2 sts, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (10 sts).

Round 4 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), dc2tog over first 2 sts, 1 dc into next dc, (dc2tog over next 2 sts) twice, 1 dc into next dc, dc2tog over last 2 sts, ss to dc at beg of round, turn (6 sts).

Round 5 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), dc2tog over first 2 sts, (dc2tog over next 2 sts) twice, ss to dc at beg of round (3 sts).

Fasten off.

Turn Ear RS out and fold flat. Attach foundation ch edges to sides of Head as in photograph.

Face
Attach buttons to gusset seams of Head as in photograph o form eyes. Using black embroidery thread, embroider mouth and nose as in photograph.

Waistcoat
With 4.00 mm hook, make 49 ch.

Row 1 – (RS), 1 dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc into each ch to end, turn (48 sts).

Row 2 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into each dc to end, turn.

Row 3 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into each of first 45 dc, 1 ch, miss 1 dc, 1 dc into each of last 2 dc, turn.

Row 4 – 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into each of first 2 dc, 1 dc into ch sp, 1 dc into each dc to end, turn.

Rows 5 and 6 - As row 2.

Rows 7 and 8 - As rows 3 and 4.

Shape Right Front
Row 9 - (RS), 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into first dc, dc2tog over next 2 dc, 1 dc into each of next 7 dc, dc2tog over next 2 dc, 1 dc into next dc and turn, leaving rem sts unworked (11 sts).

Row 10 - 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into first dc, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc into each of next 5 dc, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc into last dc, turn (9 sts).

Row 11 - 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into first dc, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc into each dc to end, turn (8 sts).

Row 12 - 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into each dc to last 3 sts, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc into last dc, turn (7 sts).

Rows 13 and 14 - As rows 11 and 12 (5 sts).

Row 15 - As row 11 (4 sts).

Rows 16 to 18 - As row 2.

Fasten off.

Shape Back
With RS facing, return to last complete row worked before right front, miss next 2 dc, rejoin yarn to next dc and proceed thus:

Row 9 - (RS), 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into dc where yarn was re-joined, dc2tog over next 2 dc, 1 dc into each of next 12 dc, dc2tog over next 2 dc, 1 dc into next dc and turn, leaving rem sts unworked (16 sts).

Row 10 - 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into first dc, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc into each of next 5 dc, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc into last dc, turn (14 sts).

Rows 11 to 18 - As row 2.

Fasten off.

Shape Left Front
With RS facing, return to last complete row worked before right front and back, miss next 2 dc, rejoin yarn to next dc and proceed thus:

Row 9 - (RS), 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into first dc, dc2tog over next 2 dc, 1 dc into each of next 7 dc, dc2tog over next 2 dc, 1 dc into last dc, turn (11 sts).

Row 10 - 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into first dc, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc into each of next 5 dc, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc into last dc, turn (9 sts).

Row 11 - 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into each dc to last 3 sts, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc into last dc, turn (8 sts).

Row 12 - 1 ch (does NOT count as st), 1 dc into first dc, dc2tog over next 2 sts, 1 dc into each dc to end, turn (7 sts).

Rows 13 and 14 - As rows 11 and 12 (5 sts).

Row 15 - As row 11 (4 sts).

Rows 16 to 18 - As row 2.

Fasten off.

Join shoulder seams. With RS facing, work 1 round of dc evenly around entire hem, front opening and neck edges. In same way, work 1 round of dc around each armhole edge. Sew on buttons.

 
     
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