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# Cozy Teddy Bear with Blue Nighttime Outfit

**A cuddly amigurumi bear dressed for bedtime**

Create an adorable teddy bear complete with blue overalls, matching nightcap with white pom-pom, and a little wooden rocket toy. This beginner-friendly pattern uses chunky yarn for quick stitching and extra huggability. Perfect for nursery décor or a special handmade gift!

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## SPECIFICATIONS

**Difficulty Level:** Beginner  
**Finished Size:** Approximately 9-10 inches tall (seated)  
**Yarn Weight:** Chunky (5)  
**Construction:** Worked in the round, pieces assembled

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## MATERIALS

### Yarn
- **Chunky weight (5)** yarn in the following amounts:
  - **Tan/Beige** (bear): 150 yards
  - **Blue** (outfit and cap): 80 yards
  - **White** (pom-pom): 10 yards
  - **Brown** (rocket): 20 yards
  - **Red** (rocket accent): 10 yards

*Sample uses Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick*

### Notions
- **Hook:** US H-8 (5.0mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
- **Yarn needle** for weaving in ends and assembly
- **Stitch markers** to track rounds
- **Fiberfill stuffing** (polyester, approximately 3-4 oz)
- **Two 12mm safety eyes** OR black yarn for embroidering eyes
- **Two small wooden buttons** (¾ inch) for overall straps (optional, decorative)
- **Scissors**
- **Pins** for positioning pieces during assembly

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## GAUGE

**10 sts × 11 rows = 4 inches** in single crochet, worked in the round

*Gauge is important for size consistency. Adjust hook size if needed: smaller hook for tighter gauge, larger for looser.*

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## ABBREVIATIONS

- **ch** = chain
- **sc** = single crochet
- **inc** = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- **dec** = invisible decrease (insert hook in front loops of next 2 sts, yarn over, pull through both, yarn over, pull through all loops)
- **sl st** = slip stitch
- **st(s)** = stitch(es)
- **rnd(s)** = round(s)
- **[ ]** = stitch count at end of round
- **( )** = repeat instructions within parentheses

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## PATTERN NOTES

- **Work in continuous spiral rounds** unless otherwise noted; use stitch marker to track beginning of rounds
- **Do not join or turn** unless specified
- **Stuff pieces firmly** as you go, especially before closing openings
- **Use invisible decrease** for smoother surface finish
- **Work with tight tension** to prevent stuffing from showing through stitches
- All pieces are worked separately, then sewn together

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## INSTRUCTIONS

### BEAR COMPONENTS

#### HEAD (make 1 in Tan)

**Rnd 1:** 6 sc in magic ring [6]

**Rnd 2:** inc in each st around [12]  
*Math check: 6 × 2 = 12 ✓*

**Rnd 3:** (sc, inc) around [18]  
*Math check: 12 + 6 = 18 ✓*

**Rnd 4:** (2 sc, inc) around [24]  
*Math check: 18 + 6 = 24 ✓*

**Rnd 5:** (3 sc, inc) around [30]  
*Math check: 24 + 6 = 30 ✓*

**Rnds 6-11:** sc around [30]  
*(6 rounds even)*

**Rnd 12:** (3 sc, dec) around [24]  
*Math check: 30 - 6 = 24 ✓*

**Rnd 13:** (2 sc, dec) around [18]  
*Math check: 24 - 6 = 18 ✓*

**Insert safety eyes between Rnds 10 and 11, approximately 6 sts apart** (or mark placement for embroidering later)

**Stuff head firmly**

**Rnd 14:** (sc, dec) around [12]  
*Math check: 18 - 6 = 12 ✓*

**Rnd 15:** dec around [6]  
*Math check: 12 ÷ 2 = 6 ✓*

Fasten off, leaving 12-inch tail. Use yarn needle to weave through remaining 6 sts and pull tight to close. Weave in end.

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#### MUZZLE (make 1 in Tan)

**Rnd 1:** 6 sc in magic ring [6]

**Rnd 2:** inc in each st around [12]  
*Math check: 6 × 2 = 12 ✓*

**Rnd 3:** (sc, inc) around [18]  
*Math check: 12 + 6 = 18 ✓*

**Rnd 4:** sc around [18]

Fasten off, leaving 18-inch tail for sewing. Stuff lightly. Set aside.

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#### EARS (make 2 in Tan)

**Rnd 1:** 6 sc in magic ring [6]

**Rnd 2:** inc in each st around [12]  
*Math check: 6 × 2 = 12 ✓*

**Rnd 3:** (sc, inc) around [18]  
*Math check: 12 + 6 = 18 ✓*

**Rnd 4:** sc around [18]

Fasten off, leaving 12-inch tail. Do not stuff. Flatten ear and set aside.

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#### BODY (make 1 in Tan)

**Rnd 1:** 6 sc in magic ring [6]

**Rnd 2:** inc in each st around [12]  
*Math check: 6 × 2 = 12 ✓*

**Rnd 3:** (sc, inc) around [18]  
*Math check: 12 + 6 = 18 ✓*

**Rnd 4:** (2 sc, inc) around [24]  
*Math check: 18 + 6 = 24 ✓*

**Rnd 5:** (3 sc, inc) around [30]  
*Math check: 24 + 6 = 30 ✓*

**Rnd 6:** (4 sc, inc) around [36]  
*Math check: 30 + 6 = 36 ✓*

**Rnds 7-13:** sc around [36]  
*(7 rounds even)*

**Rnd 14:** (4 sc, dec) around [30]  
*Math check: 36 - 6 = 30 ✓*

**Rnd 15:** (3 sc, dec) around [24]  
*Math check: 30 - 6 = 24 ✓*

**Stuff body firmly**

**Rnd 16:** (2 sc, dec) around [18]  
*Math check: 24 - 6 = 18 ✓*

**Rnd 17:** (sc, dec) around [12]  
*Math check: 18 - 6 = 12 ✓*

**Add more stuffing if needed**

**Rnd 18:** dec around [6]  
*Math check: 12 ÷ 2 = 6 ✓*

Fasten off, leaving 12-inch tail. Use yarn needle to weave through remaining 6 sts and pull tight to close. Weave in end.

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#### ARMS (make 2 in Tan)

**Rnd 1:** 6 sc in magic ring [6]

**Rnd 2:** inc in each st around [12]  
*Math check: 6 × 2 = 12 ✓*

**Rnds 3-10:** sc around [12]  
*(8 rounds even)*

**Stuff arm lightly, leaving top 1 inch unstuffed for easier attachment**

Fasten off, leaving 18-inch tail for sewing. Flatten opening.

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#### LEGS (make 2 in Tan)

**Rnd 1:** 6 sc in magic ring [6]

**Rnd 2:** inc in each st around [12]  
*Math check: 6 × 2 = 12 ✓*

**Rnd 3:** (sc, inc) around [18]  
*Math check: 12 + 6 = 18 ✓*

**Rnds 4-5:** sc around [18]  
*(2 rounds even for foot)*

**Rnd 6:** (sc, dec) around [12]  
*Math check: 18 - 6 = 12 ✓*

**Rnds 7-11:** sc around [12]  
*(5 rounds even for leg)*

**Stuff leg firmly, leaving top 1 inch unstuffed**

Fasten off, leaving 18-inch tail for sewing. Flatten opening.

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### OUTFIT COMPONENTS

#### OVERALLS BIB (make 1 in Blue)

**Ch 11**

**Row 1:** sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across [10]  
*Math check: 11 - 1 = 10 ✓*

**Ch 1, turn**

**Rows 2-8:** sc in each st across [10]  
*(7 more rows)*

Fasten off, leaving 18-inch tail for sewing. This creates a 10 sts wide × 8 rows tall rectangle.

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#### OVERALL STRAPS (make 2 in Blue)

**Ch 16**

**Row 1:** sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across [15]  
*Math check: 16 - 1 = 15 ✓*

Fasten off, leaving 12-inch tail for sewing. These are long, thin straps.

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#### NIGHTCAP (make 1 in Blue)

**Rnd 1:** 6 sc in magic ring [6]

**Rnd 2:** inc in each st around [12]  
*Math check: 6 × 2 = 12 ✓*

**Rnd 3:** (sc, inc) around [18]  
*Math check: 12 + 6 = 18 ✓*

**Rnd 4:** (2 sc, inc) around [24]  
*Math check: 18 + 6 = 24 ✓*

**Rnd 5:** (3 sc, inc) around [30]  
*Math check: 24 + 6 = 30 ✓*

**Rnds 6-10:** sc around [30]  
*(5 rounds even)*

**Do not fasten off**

**Edging (worked in joined rounds):**

**Rnd 11:** ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to first sc [30]

Fasten off, weave in ends.

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#### POM-POM (make 1 in White)

**Rnd 1:** 6 sc in magic ring [6]

**Rnd 2:** inc in each st around [12]  
*Math check: 6 × 2 = 12 ✓*

**Rnd 3:** sc around [12]

**Stuff lightly**

**Rnd 4:** dec around [6]  
*Math check: 12 ÷ 2 = 6 ✓*

Fasten off, leaving 10-inch tail. Weave through remaining sts and pull tight to close.

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### ROCKET TOY

#### ROCKET BODY (make 1 in Brown)

**Rnd 1:** 4 sc in magic ring [4]

**Rnd 2:** (sc, inc) around [6]  
*Math check: 4 + 2 = 6 ✓*

**Rnd 3:** sc around [6]

**Rnd 4:** (2 sc, inc) around [8]  
*Math check: 6 + 2 = 8 ✓*

**Rnd 5:** sc around [8]

**Rnd 6:** (3 sc, inc) around [10]  
*Math check: 8 + 2 = 10 ✓*

**Rnds 7-11:** sc around [10]  
*(5 rounds even for body)*

**Stuff firmly**

**Rnd 12:** (3 sc, dec) around [8]  
*Math check: 10 - 2 = 8 ✓*

**Rnd 13:** dec around [4]  
*Math check: 8 ÷ 2 = 4 ✓*

Fasten off, leaving tail. Weave through remaining sts and pull tight to close