I’m excited to shear an adorable bear snuggler crochet pattern as part of this year’s Furls Blog Hop. The Love Bear Snuggler has a big heart that starts out as a granny square and it’s the perfect toy for cuddling or for toting on adventures.
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I was thrilled to be invited to join Furls again for their blog hop. For this blog hop, I got to try out Furls Wander yarn, a smooth, medium (#4/worsted) weight acrylic yarn available in dozens of colors. I’ve had my eyes on the Furls Blush Streamline Metal crochet hooks for quite a while, and was glad I could get my hands on this hook, too!
As I was choosing colors, I knew I wanted to make a snuggler crochet pattern, and I knew I wanted to incorporate a granny square heart, so I chose Patina as the main color, Atlantis for the paws and ears and muzzle, and Dragonfruit for the heart and facial embellishments.
I used safety eyes for my version, but if you plan to gift it to a small child, you can embellish the eyes with embroidery or surface crochet instead.
Like most snuggler crochet patterns, the head and paws are stuffed while the body remains floppy without stuffing.
You can find other crochet patterns from the Furls Blog Hop here.
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Love Bear Snuggler
Bear Snuggler Crochet Pattern by Underground Crafter
The Love Bear Snuggler has a big heart that starts out as a granny square. This adorable bear snuggler crochet pattern is perfect for cuddling or for carrying along on the next adventure.
Finished Size
- 14″ (35.5 cm) tall when assembled.
Materials
- Furls Wander yarn (100% acrylic, 3.5 oz/100 g, 120 yd/109 m) – 2 skeins in Patina (CA) and 1 skein each in Atlantis (CB) and Dragonfruit (CC), or approximately 160 yd (146 m) in CA, 75 yd (68.5 m) in CB, and 20 yd (18.5 m) in CC in any smooth medium weight yarn.
- Furls Blush Streamline Metal US Size F-5/3.75 mm crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain correct gauge.
- Stitch markers.
- Yarn needle.
- Fiber filling.
- Safety eyes – 1 pair. I used round kawaii safety eyes from the MUCUNNIA 528-piece set.
Gauge
- Through Rnd 7 in pattern for Feet or Head = 2.75” (7 cm) diameter. Exact gauge is not critical for this project. Stitches should be small so fiber filling doesn’t show through.
Abbreviations Used in This Pattern
- CA – Color A
- CB – Color B
- CC – Color C
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- invdec – invisible decrease – Insert hook in front loop only of each of next 2 sts, yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops. Planet June has helpful photo and video tutorials for the invisible decrease here.
- pm# – place marker#
- rm# – remove marker#
- Rnd(s) – Round(s)
- sc – single crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- sp – space
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- tr – treble (triple) crochet
- yo – yarn over
- * Repeat instructions after asterisk as indicated.
- [] Repeat instructions between brackets as indicated.
- () Work instructions between parentheses into same stitch or space.
Pattern Notes
- Oombawka Design Crochet has helpful photo and video tutorials for starting with the magic adjustable ring here.
- When possible, crochet over your yarn tails as you work. This video below demonstrates how.
- If you can’t see the video tutorial above, click HERE to watch it on YouTube.
- A helpful video tutorial for the embroidery back stitch for embellishment on crochet is available at the end of this pattern.
- A helpful video tutorial for seaming with the whipstitch is available below.
- If you can’t see the video above demonstrating the whipstitch, click HERE to watch it on YouTube.
Pattern Instructions
Foot (Make 2)
- With CB, start at the base of the Foot with a magic adjustable ring (see Pattern Notes).
- Rnd 1: Ch 1, 6 sc in ring, tighten magic ring to close, pm1 in last st to mark position, move marker up each Rnd. (6 sts)
- Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Rnd 3: [2 sc in next st, sc in next st] around. (18 sts)
- Rnd 4: [2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts] around. (24 sts)
- Rnd 5: [2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts] around. (30 sts)
- Rnd 6: [2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts] around. (36 sts)
- Rnd 7: [2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts] around. (42 sts)
- Rnd 8: Sc in each st around.
- Rnds 9-10: Repeat Rnd 8 twice.
- Rnd 11: [Invdec, sc in next 5 sts] around. (36 sts)
- Rnd 12: [Invdec, sc in next 4 sts] around. (30 sts)
- Rnd 13: [Invdec, sc in next 3 sts] around. (24 sts)
- Rnd 14: [Invdec, sc in next 2 sts] around, rm1, fasten off CB, stuff with fiber filling. (18 sts)
Granny Heart
- A video tutorial for this part of the pattern is available below.
- If you can’t see the video above for the Granny Heart, click HERE to watch it on YouTube. With CC, ch 4, skip 3 ch, sl st to next ch to form ring.
- Rnd 1: Ch 1, [3 dc in ring, ch 2] 3 times, 3 dc in ring, ch 1, join with sc (counts as second ch in ch-2 sp) to top of first dc. – 3 sts on each side + 4 ch-2 sp
- Rnd 2: Ch 1, 3 dc in same ch-2 sp, *[ch 1, sk 3 sts,** (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp] 3 times, rep from * to ** once, 3 dc in first ch-2 sp, join with sc (counts as second ch in ch-2 sp) to top of first dc. – 7 sts (6 dc + 1 ch-1 sp) on each side + 4 ch-2 sp
- Rnd 3: Ch 1, [sk 3 sts, 12 tr in ch-1 sp, sk 3 sts, sl st in ch-2 sp] twice, fasten off CC with long yarn tail (approximately 18″/45.5 cm) for seaming.
First Leg
- Rnd 1: Join CA with sl st to any st on first Foot, ch 1, sc in same st and each st around, pm1 in last st to mark position, move marker up each Rnd. (18 sts)
- Rnd 2: Sc in each st around.
- Rnds 3-20: Repeat Rnd 2, 18 times, or until Leg (not including Foot) measures approximately 3.5″ (9 cm) long, rm1, fasten off CA.
Second Leg
- Repeat as for First Leg but do not remove marker or fasten off.
- Pm2 in ninth st on Second Leg and into st on First Leg. Pm3 in tenth st on Second Leg and into next st on First Leg.
Join Legs
- Next Rnd: Sc in next 8 sts on Second Leg, join with sc through first marked st on both Legs, rm2, sc in next 16 sts on First Leg, join with sc through second marked st on both Legs, rm3, sc in next 8 sts on Second Leg. (34 sts)
Body
- Pm1 in last st to mark position, move marker up each Rnd.
- Rnd 1: [2 sc in next st, sc in next 16 sts] around. (36 sts)
- Rnd 2: [2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts] around. (42 sts)
- Rnd 3: [2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts] around. (49 sts)
- Rnd 4: Sc in each st around.
- Rnds 5-25: Repeat Rnd 4, 23 times.
- Rnd 26: [Invdec, sc in next 5 sts] around. (42 sts)
- Rnd 27: [Invdec, sc in next 4 sts] around. (35 sts)
- Rnd 28: [Invdec, sc in next 3 sts] around. (28 sts)
- Rnd 29: Repeat Rnd 26 once, do not fasten off CA, rm1 and crochet hook, pm1 in loop to prevent unravelling. (24 sts)
Join Granny Heart to Body
- Using stitch marker or pin, position point of Granny Heart approximately 6 rounds above leg join. Thread yarn needle with CC from Granny Heart. With yarn needle and being careful not to work through both layers, join Granny Heart to front of Body with whipstitch seam (see Pattern Notes). Weave in yarn tails on inside of Body.
Hands (Make 2)
- Repeat as for Foot through Rnd 5.
- Rnd 6: Sc in each st around.
- Rnds 7-8: Repeat Rnd 6 twice.
- Rnd 9: [Invdec, sc in next 3 sts] around. (24 sts)
- Rnd 10: [Invdec, sc in next 2 sts] around. (18 sts)
- Rnd 11: [Invdec, sc in next st] around, rm1, fasten off CB, stuff with fiber filling. (12 sts)
First Arm
- Join CA with sl st to any st on first Hand, ch 1, sc in same st and each st around, pm1 in last st to mark position, move marker up each Rnd. (12 sts)
- Rnd 2: Sc in each st around.
- Rnds 3-18: Repeat Rnd 2, 16 times, rm1, fasten off CA with long yarn tail (approximately 18″/45.5 cm) for seaming.
Second Arm
- Repeat as for First Arm on second Hand.
Finish and Assemble Arms
- Thread yarn needle with CA from First Arm. With yarn needle, seam First Arm closed with whipstitch (see Pattern Notes), do not weave in yarn tail. Repeat for Second Arm.
- Pm2 and pm3 at corners of Body with 11 sts between each marker as shown in photos below. Use markers 2 & 3 to position Arms. When satisfied, thread yarn needle with yarn tail from First Arm and seam to Body with whipstitch (see Pattern Notes). Weave in yarn tail on inside of Body. Repeat for Second Arm. Return crochet hook to loop held by marker 1, rm1, pm1 in last st worked to mark position, move up each Rnd. Neck Rnd 1: Sc in each st around, working through layers of Arms. (24 sts). Neck Rnd 2: Sc in each st around, rm1, fasten off CA.
Ears (Make 2)
- With CB, start with a magic adjustable ring (see Pattern Notes).
- Rnd 1: Ch 1, 6 sc in ring, tighten magic ring to close, pm1 in last st to mark position, move marker up each Rnd. (6 sts)
- Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Rnd 3: [2 sc in next st, sc in next st] around. (18 sts)
- Rnd 4: [2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts] around, rm1, fasten off CB with long yarn tail (approximately 18″/45.5 cm) for seaming. (24 sts)
Muzzle
- With CB, start with a magic adjustable ring (see Pattern Notes).
- Rnd 1: Ch 1, 6 sc in ring, tighten magic ring to close, pm1 in last st to mark position, move marker up each Rnd. (6 sts)
- Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Rnd 3: [2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts] around. (15 sts)
- Rnd 4: Sc in each st around.
- Rnds 5-6: Repeat Rnd 4 twice, rm1, fasten off CB with long yarn tail (approximately 18″/45.5 cm) for seaming. (24 sts)
Head
- With CA, start at the crown of the Head with a magic adjustable ring (see Pattern Notes).
- Rnd 1: Ch 1, 6 sc in ring, tighten magic ring to close, pm1 in last st to mark position, move marker up each Rnd. (6 sts)
- Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Rnd 3: [2 sc in next st, sc in next st] around. (18 sts)
- Rnd 4: [2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts] around. (24 sts)
- Rnd 5: [2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts] around. (30 sts)
- Rnd 6: [2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts] around. (36 sts)
- Rnd 7: [2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts] around. (42 sts)
- Rnd 8: Sc in each st around.
- Rnds 9-14: Repeat Rnd 8, 6 times, do not fasten off CA, rm1 and crochet hook, pm1 in loop to prevent unravelling.
- Position safety eyes approximately 5 Rounds above last st worked and approximately 5 sts apart. When satisfied with positions, secure safety eyes by attaching washers firmly inside.
Assemble and Attach Ears
- Fold First Ear at diameter. Thread yarn needle with CB and seam curved edge closed with whipstitch (see Pattern Notes). Do not weave in yarn tail. Repeat for Second Ear.
- Flatten Head with Eyes at front. Position Ears until satisfied, pinning in position with stitch markers. Thread yarn needle with CB from First Ear and seam to Head with whipstitch (see Pattern Notes). Weave in yarn tail on inside of Head. Repeat with Second Ear.
Continue Head
- Rnd 15: Return crochet hook to loop held by marker 1, rm1, [invdec, sc in next 5 sts] around, pm1 in last st worked to mark position, move up each Rnd. (36 sts)
- Rnd 16: [Invdec, sc in next 7 sts] around. (32 sts)
- Rnd 17: [Invdec, sc in next 6 sts] around. (28 sts)
- Rnd 18: [Invdec, sc in next 5 sts] around. (24 sts)
- Rnd 19: Sc in each st around, rm1, fasten off CA with long yarn tail (approximately 18″/45.5 cm) for seaming.
Assemble Head and Embellish Face
- Stuff Head and Muzzle firmly with fiber filling. Position Muzzle on Head centered between and below safety eyes. When satisfied with position, thread yarn needle with CB from Muzzle and seam to Head with whipstitch (see Pattern Notes). With yarn needle, weave in yarn tail on inside of Head.
- Thread yarn needle with a strand of CC approximately 18″ (45.5 cm) long. TIP: You may want to temporarily unstuff the Head if you are new to embroidery before this next part. Embellish nostril and mouth using embroidery stitches (see Pattern Notes). Weave in yarn tails on inside of Head (and, restuff Head if necessary).
Finishing
- Thread yarn needle with CA from Head. Position Head atop Body. TIP: You may want to use stitch markers to pin the Head into place.
- With yarn needle, join Head to Body with whipstitch seam (see Pattern Notes). Weave in all remaining yarn tails on inside of Body.
