John the Canadian Bear is very lovable and huggable big amigurumi. As a Canadian fellow, he like to play hockey and explore the great outdoors! This pattern is written row-by-row using US crochet terms. It also includes crochet diagrams, step-by-step photos, and a conversion chart to UK terms.
FORMAT & LANGUAGE: • English • PDF, 13 pages, 9.5 MB (mobile devices friendly)
CROCHET LEVEL & SKILLS: • Confident Beginner • Chain, slip stitch, single crochet, back post single crochet, working in rows and in the round, increasing, decreasing, sewing.
SIZE: Approximately 31” (78.75 cm) tall. If you wish to make your bear smaller, just use a thinner yarn with a suitable size hook.
TOOLS & MATERIALS you will need: • Bernat Blanket Big Ball Yarn; Weight: 6 / Super bulky; Qty: 3 skeins • A small amount of Medium Weight yarn (4) for nose and maple leaves - any contrasting color(s) • Bulky yarn needle • Stitch markers • 2 buttons for eyes - 1” (2.5 cm) • Polyester stuffing - approximately 45 oz (1.3 kg) • Lace ribbon 3 1⁄2” (9 cm) wide & Fray Check or bandanna • Crochet hooks: 5 mm (H), 8 mm (L)
GAUGE: 9 sc X 9 rows = 4” X 4” (10 X 10 cm), working with Bernat Blanket yarn and a 9 mm (M/N) hook.
