Bramble & Briar
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What you need:
You can use a different yarn, but you’ll need to adjust the hook size too. I usually go down 2-3 sizes from what’s recommended by the manufacturer. The main thing to keep in mind is that you want the stitches to be tight to keep the stuffing inside the bear. You will also need to use larger diameter safety eyes
Stitch Abbreviations: MR – magic ring, sc – single crochet, sc dec – single crochet decrease, sc2tog – single crochet 2 together, sc3tog – single crochet 3 together
Bramble and Briar are worked in spiral rounds, do NOT join unless specified.
ARMS - Make 2
The arms need to be completed first so that they are ready to be attached on Round 28 of
the body.
1) MR, 6 sc (6)
2) 2sc in each around. (12)
3) sc in each around. (12)
4) sc dec, sc in next 4. Repeat. (10)
5) sc dec, sc in next 3. Repeat. (8)
6-12) sc in each around. (8)
Stuff the hand firmly, tapering off as you go up the arm so that there is no poly-fil
at the top.
13) sc through both layers, closing the openig of the arm.
LEGS - Make 2
Fasten off the first leg, but do NOT fasten off the second.
1) MR, 6sc. (6)
2) 2sc in each around. (12)
3) 2sc in next, sc in next. Repeat around. (18)
4) sc blo in each around. (18)
5) sc in next 4, sc dec twice, sc in next 2, sc dec twice, sc in next 4. (14)
6) sc in next 4, sc dec, sc in next 2, sc dec, sc in next 4. (12)
7) sc in next 4, sc dec twice, sc in next 4. (10)
8-11) sc in each around. (10)
12) 2sc in next, sc in next 4. Repeat. (12)
13) 2sc in next, sc in next 5. Repeat. (14)
14) sc in each around. (14)
Fasten off the first leg leaving a long tail, but do NOT fasten off the second. If you are working on the second leg continue to next round. For clarity of instructions the leg you fastened off will now be called Leg A and the second one will be Leg B.
15) On Leg B sc in the next 7. Put legs up against each other and make sure both feet are facing the same direction. Sc in the first st of Leg A and in the next 13. Sc in the next 7 of Leg B.
The legs should now be connected and you should be back around to your first stitch. (28)
There will most likely be a hole between the legs. After working a few rounds of the body use the long tail from Leg A to sew closed.
- #3 weight yarn
- 2.75 mm hook
- (3) 10mm safety eyes – I used colored ones for the eyes and a solid black for the nose
- Poly-fil
- Stitch markers
- Yarn needle
You can use a different yarn, but you’ll need to adjust the hook size too. I usually go down 2-3 sizes from what’s recommended by the manufacturer. The main thing to keep in mind is that you want the stitches to be tight to keep the stuffing inside the bear. You will also need to use larger diameter safety eyes
Stitch Abbreviations: MR – magic ring, sc – single crochet, sc dec – single crochet decrease, sc2tog – single crochet 2 together, sc3tog – single crochet 3 together
Bramble and Briar are worked in spiral rounds, do NOT join unless specified.
ARMS - Make 2
The arms need to be completed first so that they are ready to be attached on Round 28 of
the body.
1) MR, 6 sc (6)
2) 2sc in each around. (12)
3) sc in each around. (12)
4) sc dec, sc in next 4. Repeat. (10)
5) sc dec, sc in next 3. Repeat. (8)
6-12) sc in each around. (8)
Stuff the hand firmly, tapering off as you go up the arm so that there is no poly-fil
at the top.
13) sc through both layers, closing the openig of the arm.
LEGS - Make 2
Fasten off the first leg, but do NOT fasten off the second.
1) MR, 6sc. (6)
2) 2sc in each around. (12)
3) 2sc in next, sc in next. Repeat around. (18)
4) sc blo in each around. (18)
5) sc in next 4, sc dec twice, sc in next 2, sc dec twice, sc in next 4. (14)
6) sc in next 4, sc dec, sc in next 2, sc dec, sc in next 4. (12)
7) sc in next 4, sc dec twice, sc in next 4. (10)
8-11) sc in each around. (10)
12) 2sc in next, sc in next 4. Repeat. (12)
13) 2sc in next, sc in next 5. Repeat. (14)
14) sc in each around. (14)
Fasten off the first leg leaving a long tail, but do NOT fasten off the second. If you are working on the second leg continue to next round. For clarity of instructions the leg you fastened off will now be called Leg A and the second one will be Leg B.
15) On Leg B sc in the next 7. Put legs up against each other and make sure both feet are facing the same direction. Sc in the first st of Leg A and in the next 13. Sc in the next 7 of Leg B.
The legs should now be connected and you should be back around to your first stitch. (28)
There will most likely be a hole between the legs. After working a few rounds of the body use the long tail from Leg A to sew closed.
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BODY & HEAD
16) sc in each around. (28) 17) 2sc in next, sc in next 13. Repeat around. (30) 18) 2sc in next, sc in next 14. Repeat around. (32) Now is a good time to sew the hole closed between the legs. Stuff the feet firmly, tapering off as you go up the leg just like you did the arms. With matching yarn, sew straight across both layers in between Rounds 16 & 17. Continue stuffing the body as you work. |
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19-21) sc in each around. (32)
22) sc in next, sc dec, sc in next 14, sc dec, sc in next 13. (30)
23) sc in each around. (30)
24) sc in next, sc dec, sc in next 13, sc dec, sc in next 12. (28)
25) sc in each around. (28)
26) sc in next, sc dec, sc in next 12, sc dec, sc in next 11. (26)
27) sc in next, sc dec twice, sc in next 9, sc dec twice, sc in next 8. (22)
28) Attach arms over the next 4 sts by crocheting through both the arm and the body,
sc in the next 7, attach 2nd arm over the next 4 sts, sc in the next 7. (22)
29) sc in next, sc dec twice, sc in next 7, sc dec twice, sc in next 6. (20)
30) sc in next, sc dec. Repeat around. (12)
31) 2sc in next, sc in next. Repeat around. (18)
32) 2sc in next, sc in next 2. Repeat around. (24)
33) 2sc in next, sc in next 3. Repeat around. (30)
34-38) sc in each around. (30)
If attaching safety eyes they should be attached between Rounds 36 and 37, 3-4 sts apart. Mark for placement with either stitch markers or scrap yarn, then complete at least 2 more rounds beforeattaching the eyes. Don't forget to stuff the head as you work.
39) sc in next 3, sc dec. Repeat around. (24)
40) sc in next 2, sc dec. Repeat around. (18)
41) sc in next, sc dec. Repeat around. (12)
42) sc dec. Repeat around. (6)
Fasten off leaving a long tail. Use the tail to sew hole closed in top of head. Weave in ends.
22) sc in next, sc dec, sc in next 14, sc dec, sc in next 13. (30)
23) sc in each around. (30)
24) sc in next, sc dec, sc in next 13, sc dec, sc in next 12. (28)
25) sc in each around. (28)
26) sc in next, sc dec, sc in next 12, sc dec, sc in next 11. (26)
27) sc in next, sc dec twice, sc in next 9, sc dec twice, sc in next 8. (22)
28) Attach arms over the next 4 sts by crocheting through both the arm and the body,
sc in the next 7, attach 2nd arm over the next 4 sts, sc in the next 7. (22)
29) sc in next, sc dec twice, sc in next 7, sc dec twice, sc in next 6. (20)
30) sc in next, sc dec. Repeat around. (12)
31) 2sc in next, sc in next. Repeat around. (18)
32) 2sc in next, sc in next 2. Repeat around. (24)
33) 2sc in next, sc in next 3. Repeat around. (30)
34-38) sc in each around. (30)
If attaching safety eyes they should be attached between Rounds 36 and 37, 3-4 sts apart. Mark for placement with either stitch markers or scrap yarn, then complete at least 2 more rounds beforeattaching the eyes. Don't forget to stuff the head as you work.
39) sc in next 3, sc dec. Repeat around. (24)
40) sc in next 2, sc dec. Repeat around. (18)
41) sc in next, sc dec. Repeat around. (12)
42) sc dec. Repeat around. (6)
Fasten off leaving a long tail. Use the tail to sew hole closed in top of head. Weave in ends.
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SNOUT
1) MR, 10 sc. (10) 2) 2sc in next, sc in next 3, 2sc in next. Repeat. (14) 3) sc in next, 2sc in next, sc in next 3, 2sc in next, sc in next. Repeat. (18) 4) sc in each around. (18) Fasten off leaving a long tail. Attach safety nose one row above the center. Use the long tail to sew snout onto the head, centered right below the eyes. Stuff lightly before you sew the snout closed. Use a contrasting yarn such as black to add mouth detail. EARS - Make 2 1) MR, 6sc. (6) 2) 2sc in each. (12) 3) 4 sc in each around. (12) Fasten off leaving a tail. Use the tail to sew ears onto the top of head between Rounds 3 and 5. You'll need to slightly curve the ears as you sew them on to make them fit between these rounds. |
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