Description

Brother and Sister Bears – 1980s Crochet Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Size: Each bear approximately 10½″ tall

A sweet matching set for any nursery or toy shelf, this 1980s crochet pattern turns worsted weight yarn into a brother-and-sister pair of amigurumi-style bears. Each bear’s head and body are worked in one continuous piece, with a snout, rounded ears, and sitting-position legs adding dimension, while a set of crocheted overalls with a bib pocket and a ruffled dress with a pink bow give the two bears their own distinct personalities. It’s an intermediate crochet toy pattern that’s equally at home as a handmade baby gift or a nostalgic addition to a vintage crochet toy collection.

Download free PDF: Pair of Bears

Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Intermediate.
Construction: Head and body worked in continuous rounds (not joined) from the top of the head down, with increases and decreases shaping the neck and body; arms and legs worked separately in rounds and sewn on; snout and ears worked flat/in rounds and sewn to the face; boy bear’s overalls worked in rounds with a crocheted bib, pocket, and straps; girl bear’s dress and gathered skirt worked directly onto the body with a bodice, ruffled hem, and pink bow trim.
Finished Measurements: Each bear measures approximately 10½″ tall.
Pattern Style: Written in standard US crochet terms, with a yarn conversion chart included.
Stitches: Chain, single crochet, single crochet increase/decrease, front-loop-only and back-loop-only single crochet (for ribbed texture), double crochet, half double crochet, treble crochet (dress bodice detail), slip stitch.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: Worsted weight yarn such as Lion Brand Worsted — approximately 385 yards (198 g) per bear: 1 skein (3.5 oz) each white and blue for the boy bear, or 1 skein (3.5 oz) each white and pink for the girl bear, plus a small amount of contrast yarn for embroidery.
Crochet Hook: US size G (or size needed to obtain gauge).
Notions: Polyester filler, 2 buttons per bear.
Gauge: Not specified in original pattern; work to size needed to obtain finished measurements above.

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