Hi Friends,

Did you know that Humphrey means “peaceful warrior”? I did not know that when I named him, but I think that is a perfect fit for this creation’s personality. When feeling blue or lonely, often a hug with a friend can turn that frown upside down. Humphrey is a hugger, and keeps his friends smiling!

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Materials

• #4 Medium Weight Acrylic Yarn, in colors of your choice
  • Color A: Orange Color B: Buff/Cream
• F/4.00 Hook and E/3.5 mm Hook (used with Muzzle only)
• 12mm safety eyes
• Embroidery thread, black
• Polyfiber Filling
• stitch markers

Abbreviations

To reference all US Abbreviations and Terms, check out this complete list from the Craft Yarn Council.

ch – chain stitch

sc – single crochet stitch

dec – decrease stitch

st(s) – stitches

Repeat * – complete instructions between * as directed

Pattern Notes

• This design works up in continuous rounds. Use a stitch maker to help keep track of your rounds.
• For more information on starting with a magic loop, check out Annie’s Magic Loop Instruction Video
• This design uses F/4.00 mm hook on all parts, EXEPT for the Muzzle (which requires E/3.5 mm hook).

Humphrey Bear Pattern

Head/Body

Working in continuous rounds, with color A.

Rnd 1: 6 sc into magic loop (6 sc)

Rnd 2: 2 sc into each st around (12 sc)

Rnd 3: *1 sc, 2 sc into next st, repeat from * around (18 sc)

Rnd 4: *2 sc, 2 sc into next st, repeat from * around (24 sc)

Rnd 5: *3 sc, 2 sc into next st, repeat from * around (30 sc)

Rnd 6: *4 sc, 2 sc into next st, repeat from * around (36 sc)

Rnds 7-25: sc into each st around (36 sc)

Do not fasten off.

Attach Safety Eyes between 8^th and 9^th row from the top, about six (6) stitches apart. Stuff Head/Body.

Continue with First Leg.

First Leg

To space out sections for legs (2), use stitch markers to mark the middle of the bear body with 18 stitches on each side. Stuff as you go.

Rnd 1: sc to stitch marker, then sc along opposite side to form leg.

Rnd 2-5: sc into each st around (18 sc)

Rnd 6: 1 sc, dec across next 2 sts, repeat around (12 sc)

Rnd 7: dec across next 2 sts, repat around (6 sc)

Fasten off. Weave in loose ends. Continue with Second Leg.

Second Leg

Join to body, with color A. Stuff as you go.

Rnd 1: sc to stitch marker, then sc along opposite side to form leg.

Rnd 2-5: sc into each st around (18 sc)

Rnd 6: 1 sc, dec across next 2 sts, repeat around (12 sc)

Rnd 7: dec across next 2 sts, repat around (6 sc)

Fasten off. Weave in loose ends.

Ears (make 2)

Working in continuous rounds, color A.

Rnd 1: 6 sc into magic loop (6 sc)

Rnd 2: 2 sc into each st around (12 sc)

Rnd 3-5: sc into each st around (12 sc)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing onto head/body.

Arms (make 2)

Working in continuous rounds, color A.

Rnd 1: 6 sc into magic loop (6 sc)

Rnd 2: 2 sc int first st, 2 sc, 2 sc into next st, 2 sc (8 sc)

Rnd 3-8: sc into each st around (8 sc)

Rnd 9: fold and seam with 4 sc across, working through both layers of material.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing onto body.

Muzzle

With 3.5mm hook, working in continuous rounds, with color B.

Begin with ch 4. Working around both sides of chain.

Rnd 1: 2 sc, 1 sc, 3 sc, 1 sc, 1 sc. (8 sc)

Rnd 2: 2 sc, 1 sc* repeat around. Fo, leave tail for attaching. (12 sc)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing onto head.

Assembly

Attach Safety Eyes between rounds 8 and 9, about six (6) stitches apart.

Use embroidery thread to sew nose onto muzzle.

Sew Ears to head, between rounds 4 and 7.

View image above for further reference.

Sew Muzzle to head, between rounds 9 and 13.

Sew Arms to body along round 14.

This pattern is an original pattern by Christy Hagan of Christy Makes Friends. Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you’d like to share this pattern, you may provide a link to this post but please do not reprint it on your website.

You may sell products made from this pattern but please credit me, Christy Hagan from Christy Makes Friends and provide a link to my blog www.christymakesfriends.com Absolutely no mass production or manufacturing of any kind is allowed. Thank you for understanding. I hope you loved this Free Crochet Pattern – Humphrey Bear.

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