Using color brown

R1: 6 sc into a magic circle {6 sts}

Alternate way to begin: chain 2, sc 6 times in 2nd chain from hook {6 sts}

R2: (inc, sc in next st) 3 times {9 sts}

R3: (inc, sc in next 2 sts) 3 times {12 sts}

R4: (inc, sc in next 3 sts) 3 times {15 sts}

R5: (inc, sc in next 4 sts) 3 times {18 sts}

R6: (inc, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times {24 sts}

R7: (inc, sc in next 3 sts) 6 times {30 sts}

R8: (inc, sc in next 4 sts) 6 times {36 sts}

Mark Rd 11 with a stitch marker - this is where you'll place the eyes later in the pattern.

R9-11: sc in next 36 sts {36 sts}

R12: (inc, sc in next 5 sts) 6 times {42 sts}

R13-14: sc in next 42 sts {42 sts}

R15: (dec, sc in next 5 sts) 6 times {36 sts}

R16: (dec, sc in next 4 sts) 6 times {30 sts}

Place 9mm eyes between R11 and R12, leaving 5 stitches between the eyes. Do not secure just yet.

Sew the muzzle on between R9 and R10 and R14 and R15.

The nose should be in line with the eyes.

Secure the eyes.

R17: (dec, sc in next 3 sts) 6 times {24 sts}

R18: (dec, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times {18 sts}

Begin to stuff the head and continue as you crochet.

R19: (dec, sc in next st) 6 times {12 sts}

R20: (dec) 6 times {6 sts}

Fasten off and leave a long piece of yarn to sew the head shut.

Weave the rest of the yarn into the head.

Set aside until assembly.

NEXT: Ears

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