Free crochet pattern: Swinging Teddy Bear

Hi crochet friends! 

Today I'd like to share with you my pattern for an adorable teddy bear. The pattern is very simple and anyone, regardless of skill level, can easily make it. After adding a chain, you will get a great pendant for your bag or car, which you can hang on your mirror. I'm sure you'll have a lot of fun crocheting it.

Happy crocheting! 💛

In this project I use YarnArt Dolce (100g/120m) yarn. You can use any super bulky or bulky yarn in your work. Just remember that when using a different yarn, the size of the plushie may be different. 

You can use completely different colours of yarn, it's up to you.

I used macrame cord to make the swing.

Finished size approximately - teddy bear height 6 cm.

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DO NOT publish or sell this pattern in any form. This pattern is copyrighted and any unauthorized distribution is strictly prohibited.

1. Before you start

• In the project I use US terminology.
• We work in a spiral, adding the filling while crocheting.
• You can use any plush yarn in your project.
• If you have trouble pulling the yarn through, use a smaller hook to help.
• If you have any problems with this project, feel free to write to me. I will be happy to help.

2. Materials

• Hook - 5 mm
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers
• Stuffing fibre
• Yarn and macrame cord
• Safety eyes - 10 mm or any you want

3. Abbreviations

• MR - magic ring
• inc - increase
• dec - decrease
• sc - single crochet
• dc - double crochet
• bl st - bobble stitch:
• bl st (3 dc) - bobble stitch made from 3 dc
• bl st (5 dc) - bobble stitch made from 5 dc

4. Instructions

Body:
1. 8 sc in MR (8)
2. 8 inc (16)
3. (sc, inc) x8 (24)
4. bl st (5 dc), 4 sc, bl st (5 dc), 8 sc, bl st (3 dc), 9 sc (24)
5. 24 sc (24)
6. 22 sc, bl st (3 dc), sc (24)
7. 8 sc, bl st (3 dc), 15 sc (24)

Stuff the body. 
Don't cut the yarn
If necessary, adjust the position of the legs and arms to suit your teddy bear.

Head:
8-11. 24 sc (24) (4 rounds)
12. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

Place safety eyes between rounds 10 and 11, 4 stitches apart.

13. bl st (3 dc), 2 dec, bl st (3 dc), (sc, dec) x4 (12)
14. 6 dec (6)

Stuff the head. 
Fasten off and close the hole by pulling your tail through the front loops of stitches and pull. 

Swing:
1. 50 ch (50)

Close the chain.
Adjust the length of the swing to your teddy bear.

Assembly:

• Embroider the nose.
• Add cheeks if you want.
• Sew the swing to the teddy bear.

     Congratulations you just finished Swinging Teddy Bear!