Polar Bear By Me!

Head white yarn Begin a magic ring, 6 sc (6 stitches) ROW 1: 2 sc in each stitch (12 stitches) ROW 2: [sc in first stitch, 2 sc in next stitch] x6 (18 stitches) ROW 3: [sc in first 2 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch] x6 (24 stitches) ROW 4: [sc in first 3 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch] x6 (30 stitches) ROW 5-10: sc in each sc around (30 stitches) ROW 11: [sc in first 3 stitches, sc2tog] x6 (24 stitches) ROW 12: [sc in first 2 stitches, sc2tog] x6 (18 stitches) ROW 13: [sc in first stitch, sc2tog] x6 (12 stitches) Stuff before finishing off. ROW 14: [sc2tog] x6 (6 stitches) Fasten off and sew opening closed. Muzzle white yarn Begin a magic ring, 6 sc (6 stitches) ROW 1: 2 sc in each stitch (12 stitches) ROW 2: sc in first 4 stitches, 2sc in each of the next 2 stitches, sc in next 4 stitches, 2sc in each of the next 2 stitches (16) ROW 3 and 4: sc in each sc around (16) ROW 4: [sc in first 2 stitches, sc2tog] x4 (12 stitches) Fasten off. Ear white yarn (make two) Begin a magic ring, 6 sc (6 stitches) ROW 1: 2 sc in each stitch (12 stitches) Fasten off. You should have a flat edge on the circle; this makes it easier to sew on to the head. Stuff muzzle lightly and sew onto front of the head. Curve ears slightly and onto side of head. For a very sad bear add put the ears quite low. It is a good idea to pin them on to see how they will look before you start sewing. Using satin stitch add nose and other facial features. This is a very important part, it will give your bear its personality. Take the time to think about how you want your bear to look. It may help to look at some pictures. Add eyes before sewing head on to body. Body white yarn Begin a magic ring, 7 sc (7 stitches) ROW 1: 2 sc in each stitch (14 stitches) ROW 2: [sc in first stitch, 2 sc in next stitch] x7 (21 stitches)

ROW 3: [sc in first 2 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch] x7(28 stitches) ROW 4: [sc in first 3 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch] x7 (35 stitches) ROW 5: [sc in first 6 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch] x5 (40 stitches) ROWS 6-11: sc in each stitch (40 stitches) ROW 12: sc in the first 16 stitches, sc2tog in the next (17th) stitch, sc in the next 3 stitches, sc2tog in the next (21st) stitch, sc in the next 17 stitches (38 stitches) ROW 13: sc in the first 15 stitches, sc2tog in the next (16th) stitch, sc in the next 3 stitches, sc2tog in the next (20th) stitch, sc in the next 16 stitches (36 stitches) ROW 14: sc in the first 13 stitches, sc2tog in the next (14th) stitch, sc in the next 2 stitches, sc2tog in the next (17th) stitch, sc in the next 2 stitches, sc2tog in the next (20th) stitch, sc in the next 13 stitches (33 stitches) ROW 15: sc in the first 11 stitches, sc2tog in the next (12th) stitch, sc in the next 2 stitches, sc2tog in the next (15th) stitch, sc in the next 2 stitches, sc2tog in the next (18th) stitch, sc in the next 12 stitches (30 stitches) ROW 16: [sc in the first 8 stitches, sc2tog in the next stitch] x3 (27 stitches) ROW 17: [sc in the first 7 stitches, sc2tog in the next stitch] x3 (24 stitches) ROWS 18-22: sc in each stitch (24 stitches) ROW 23: [sc in first 2 stitches, sc2tog] x6 (18 stitches) ROW 24: [sc in first stitch, sc2tog] x6 (12 stitches) Stuff before finishing off. ROW 25: [sc2tog] x6 (6 stitches) Fasten off and sew opening closed. Leg white yarn (make two) Begin a magic ring, 6 sc (6 stitches) ROW 1: 2 sc in each stitch (12 stitches) ROW 2: [sc in first stitch, 2 sc in next stitch] x6 (18 stitches) ROWS 3-9: sc in each stitch (18 stitches) ROW 10: sc in first 6 stitches, [sc in next stitch, sc2tog] x4 (14 stitches) ROW 11: sc in each sc (14 stitches ROW 12: sc in first 8 stitches, 2HDC in each of the next 4 stitches, sc in next 2 stitches (18 stitches) ROW 13: [sc in first 2 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch] x6 (24 stitches) ROWS 14 16: sc in each stitch (24 stitches) ROW 17: [sc in first 2 stitches, sc2tog] x6 (18 stitches) ROW 18: [sc in first stitch, sc2tog] x6 (12 stitches) Stuff before finishing off. ROW 19: [sc2tog] x6 (6 stitches) Fasten off and sew opening closed. Arm white yarn (make two) Begin a magic ring, 6 sc (6 stitches)

ROW 1: 2 sc in each stitch (12 stitches) ROW 2: [sc in first 3 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch] x3 (15 stitches) ROWS 3 9: sc in each stitch (15 stitches) ROW 10: [sc2tog] x3, sc in next 3 stitches, 2 sc in each of the next 3 stitches, sc in the next 3 stitches (15 stitches) ROW 11: sc in each stitch (15 stitches) ROW 12: HDC in first 6 stitches, sc in the next 9 stitches (15 stitches) ROW 13: sc in each stitch (15 stitches) ROW 14: HDC in first 8 stitches, sc in next 7 stitches (15 stitches) ROW 15: sc in each stitch (15 stitches) ROW 16: [sc in first 3 stitches, sc2tog] x3 (12 stitches) Stuff before finishing off. ROW 17: [sc2tog] x6 (6 stitches) Fasten off and sew opening closed. Scarf optional (any colour) ROW 1: chain 7, dc in second chain from the hook, dc in each remaining stitch, turn (5 stitches) ROW 2: chain 2, dc in each stitch across, turn (5 stitches) Repeat row 2 until your scarf is the desired length. Fasten off (If you find that the scarf is too wide or too narrow just add or subtract a stitch from each row. Easy! Attach head to body. Attach arms and legs. Again, take the time to pin the limbs in place before you sew everything together. Make sure they are evenly placed and will allow your bear to sit properly. I usually stitch the limbs on loosely using a cross (two over-lapping stitches to form an X) before doing a final tight stitch. It is easier to undo a couple of stitches than the whole lot if you manage to sew them in the wrong place! It is also a bit easier to sew the limbs on if there arent any pins sticking into your fingers and threatening to fall out.