Fold in half, crochet 6 sc, leave a long end for sewing. Sew the face first, then the ears.

Finish the face decoration
If desired, make eye shaping. Attach eyes and nose, embroider eyebrows, whites, arrows, and mouth.

Arms (2 parts):
Do not stuff the arms.

Row 1: 6 in KA
Row 2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 times (9)
Row 3: 9 sc
Row 4: (1 sc, dec) x 3 times (6)
Rows 5-13: 6 sc (9 rows)

Fold in half, crochet 3 sc. Sew the arms to the body.

Legs (2 parts):
Stuff the legs as you crochet.

Row 1: 6 in KA
Row 2: 6 inc (12)
Rows 3-5: 12 sc (3 rows)
Row 6: (3 sc, inc) x 3 times (15)
Rows 7-8: 15 sc (2 rows)
Row 9: (3 sc, dec) x 3 times (12)
Row 10: 6 dec

Pull tight the opening. Leave a long thread, bring it out to the beginning of the leg. Sew the legs to the body.

Tail:
Row 1: 6 in KA
Row 2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 times (9)
Row 3: 9 sc
Row 4: (1 sc, dec) x 3 times (6), sl st

Stuff, leave a long end for sewing. Sew the tail after sewing the legs. The tail should serve as support for the bear.

Heart:
First, crochet two identical parts:

Row 1: 6 in KA
Row 2: 6 inc (12)
Rows 3-4: 12 sc (2 rows)

For the first part, cut the thread, for the second part, do not, and continue crocheting.

Connect the halves and finish crocheting the heart:

Row 1: 12 sc on the first part, 12 sc on the second part (24)
Row 2: 24 sc
Row 3: (2 sc, dec) x 6 times (18)
Row 4: 18 sc
Row 5: (1 sc, dec) x 6 times (12)
Row 6: 12 sc, stuff tightly
Row 7: 6 dec

Cut the thread, pull tight the opening, hide the thread.

Assembly of the toy:

Sew the heart to the arms. Tie a bow and that’s it, your bear is ready.

Author: Natalia Khodunova – @natalihodunova.

Enjoy!