Step 2: Joining the Legs to Create the Body
Round 3:
Take Leg 1. Locate the last stitch worked on Leg 1.
Insert your hook through the working loop on Leg 2 and into the last stitch of Leg 1. Work a slip stitch to connect the two legs together.
Chain 1.
Work 1 single crochet in the same stitch and in each stitch around Leg 1 (9 single crochets total).
Continue directly onto Leg 2 and work 1 single crochet in each of the 9 stitches around Leg 2.
Slip stitch into the first single crochet of the round to join. (18 sts total)
Round 4 (Body Expansion):
Chain 1.
In the first stitch, work 1 single crochet.
In the second stitch, work 1 increase (2 sc in the same stitch).
In the third stitch, work 1 single crochet.
Repeat this sequence around for a total of 6 sets.
Slip stitch into the first single crochet to join. (24 sts)
Rounds 5–6 (Even Lower Body):
Chain 1. Work 1 single crochet in every stitch around (24 single crochets). Slip stitch into the first stitch to join. (24 sts)
Repeat for Round 6: Chain 1, 24 single crochets, slip stitch to join. (24 sts)
Step 3: Forming the Arm Bobbles
Round 7:
Chain 1. Work 1 single crochet in each of the first 5 stitches.
In the 6th stitch, work a Bobble stitch (4 incomplete double crochets closed together to form the first arm). Place a stitch marker into the top of this bobble stitch to easily identify it in the next round.
Work 1 single crochet into each of the next 12 stitches across the front/back.
In the next stitch, work a Bobble stitch for the second arm. Place a stitch marker into the top of this bobble stitch.
Work 1 single crochet into each of the remaining 5 stitches.
Slip stitch into the first single crochet of the round to join. (24 sts: 22 sc + 2 bobbles)
Rounds 8–11 (Straight Body & Head):
Chain 1.
Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (when reaching the bobble stitches, remove the marker and work a regular single crochet into the top loop of the bobble, ensuring the dimensional arm stays pushed toward the outside).
Slip stitch into the first single crochet to join. (24 sts per round)
Work Round 9, Round 10, and Round 11 identically (24 sc in each round, joining with a sl st and ch 1).
Step 5: Tapering the Crown & Closing
Round 12 (First Decrease Round):
Chain 1.
Work 6 times around.
Slip stitch into the first stitch to join. (18 sts)
Round 13 (Second Decrease Round):
Chain 1.
Work 6 times around.
Slip stitch into the first stitch to join. (12 sts)
Stuffing:
Pause here to stuff the bear. Use tweezers or the back of your crochet hook to push fiberfill firmly down into the two little feet, then pack the belly, sides, and head until the bear is plump, firm, and holds its chubby squarish silhouette nicely.
Round 14 (Final Decrease Round):
Chain 1.
Work 6 consecutive invisible decreases around.
Slip stitch into the first decrease to join. (6 sts)
Closing the Top:
Cut the yarn, leaving an 8-inch tail. Pull the loop all the way through.
Thread the tail onto your tapestry needle.
Pick up the front/outer loop only of each of the 6 remaining stitches from the outside in.
Pull the tail firmly like a drawstring to cinch the hole completely shut.
Insert the needle through the center of the closed ring, bring it out through the back of the head, pull snug, and bury the yarn tail securely inside the body before trimming any excess.
Step 6: Ears (Make 2)
Form a magic ring.
Chain 1 (turning chain).
Work 6 single crochets into the ring.
Pull the center tail firmly to form a tight, curved semicircle.
Do not join into a circle. Cut the yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail for sewing.
Repeat the process to create the second ear.
Assembly & Finishing Touches
Attaching the Ears:
Thread an ear yarn tail onto your needle.
Position the ears symmetrically on the top left and right edges of the head (roughly along Rounds 11–12), aligned directly above the arms.
Stitch through the base of the ear and into the head fabric. Weave the tail through the body to knot and hide it internally. Repeat for both ears.
Embroidering the Face:
For the Off-White Bear:
Use a strand of dark brown embroidery floss on your tapestry needle.
Eyes: Embroider two tiny horizontal straight lines between Rounds 9 and 10, spaced roughly 4 stitches apart.
Snout / Mouth: In the center between the eyes, embroider a small horizontal bar, then make a small vertical stitch coming down from its center to create the cute little bear nose and mouth.
For the Brown Bear:
Use a strand of white yarn or embroidery floss.
Replicate the calm, sleepy horizontal straight-line eyes and snout.
Add 2 to 3 small horizontal straight stitches across the lower tummy or paws to mimic playful matching details.
Adding Blush:
Dip a clean cotton swab or small makeup brush into pink powder blush.
Dab off any heavy excess on the back of your hand, then gently buff a soft, rosy circle beneath each eye for an adorable kawaii expression.
Attaching the Keychain:
Open the bottom jump ring of your keychain assembly using small pliers or your fingers.
Hook it securely through the top center closed stitches of the bear’s head.
Close the jump ring firmly so it cannot slip out.
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