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    Spots & stripes

    Jun 20, 2019 6 minutes

    Top tip

    If you make lots of crochet toys, stock up on good-quality toy filling to get the perfect finish

    We’re just dotty about this portly teddy bear with stripy stripy paws and ears – he’ll make a gorgeous gift for anyone who loves big bear hugs! Hook him a jumper with contrasting spots, then stitch on those all-important facial details, and he’s all ready to be cuddled. You’ll use easy double crochet for the bear’s body, and treble clusters for his sweater, working with super-chunky yarn for a speedy and satisfying finish.

    You will need

    ▪ King Cole Big Value Super Chunky, 5 balls in Grey (shade 024) 1 ball each in: Porcelaine (shade 3311) Mustard (shade 3121) Cameo (shade 3310)

    ▪ 6mm (UK 4, US J/10) hook

    ▪ Polyester toy stuffing

    ▪ Stitch markers

    Measurements

    ▪ 40cm (15¾in) tall

    Tension

    ▪ Tension is not critical for this project but stitches should be tight so that stuffing does

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