Create an adorable polar bear lovey that measures approximately 12-15 inches long. This pattern is perfect for gifting to little ones who will cherish this cuddly companion.
', 'skill_level': 'Intermediate', 'materials_needed': {'yarn': {'name': 'Soft White Yarn', 'weight': 'DK', 'quantity': '100g (Approx. 250-300 yards)'}, 'crochet_hook': {'us': 'E/4 (3.5mm)', 'uk': 'N/A', 'metric': '3.5mm'}, 'other_materials': ['Safety Eyes', 'Polyester Fiberfill', 'Yarn Needle', 'Stitch Marker']}, 'gauge': {'4x4': {'inches': '4x4', 'rows': 'N/A', 'stitches': 'N/A'}}, 'finished_size': 'Approximately 12-15 inches long', 'abbreviations': {'ch': 'chain', 'sc': 'single crochet', 'inc': 'increase (2 sc in the same stitch)', 'dec': 'decrease (sc2tog)'}, 'notes': ['This pattern is worked in the round.', 'Use a stitch marker to keep track of your rounds.', 'Adjust yarn weight and hook size to make a larger or smaller lovey.'], 'pattern': [{'section_title': 'Head', 'instructions': ['Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc in ring (6)', 'Round 2: Inc in each st around (12)', 'Round 3: (Sc 1, inc) around (18)', 'Rounds 4-6 (3 rounds): Sc in each st around (18)', 'Round 7: (Sc 1, dec) around (12)', 'Add safety eyes between Rounds 4-5, 6 stitches apart.', 'Round 8: Dec around (6)', 'Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff head.']}, {'section_title': 'Body', 'instructions': ['Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc in ring (6)', 'Round 2: Inc in each st around (12)', 'Round 3: (Sc 1, inc) around (18)', 'Rounds 4-8 (5 rounds): Sc in each st around (18)', 'Round 9: (Sc 1, dec) around (12)', 'Stuff body.']}, {'section_title': 'Assembly', 'instructions': ['1. Attach the head to the body using the long tail and a yarn needle.', '2. Attach the body to a soft white blanket or fabric to create the lovey.']}]}