Briggs The Bear

Using color brown

R1: 5 sc into a magic circle {5 sts}

Alternate way to begin: chain 2, sc 5 times in 2nd chain from hook {5 sts}

R2: (inc) 5 times {10 sts}

R3: sc back loop only in next 10 sts {10 sts}

R4-5: sc in next 10 sts {10 sts}

Instead of fastening off, grab Foot 1 and place it next to Foot 2.

Single crochet directly into Foot 1. Start in the stitch next to the fastened off stitch.

Continue to go around until you reach the end of Foot 1.

Sc around Foot 2 until you reach the stitch marker.

Using the fastened off yarn from Foot 1 and sew the hole, in the middle of the feet, closed. If you followed the explanation above, you've completed Round 6.

R6: sc in next 20 sts around foot 1 & 2 {20 sts}

Tip: The first stitch of R7 may look small, do not skip it.

R7: sc in next 20 sts {20 sts}

R8: (inc, sc in next 3 sts) 5 times {25 sts}

R9: (inc, sc in next 4 sts) 5 times {30 sts}

R10-12: sc in next 30 {30 sts}

R13: (dec, sc in next 4 sts) 5 times {25 sts}

R14: (dec, sc in next 3 sts) 5 times {20 sts}

Begin to stuff the feet and body and continue as you crochet.

R15: (dec, sc in next 2 sts) 5 times {15 sts}

R16: (dec, sc in next 3 sts) 3 times {12 sts}

Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Set aside until assembly.

NEXT: Arms

If you like Briggs The Bear, make sure to check out my Kai The Kitty Free Crochet Pattern.