Teeny Tiny Teddy Bear

     Everyone needs a teddy bear . . . including dolls! At 4" tall, this cute teddy is just the right size for that favorite dolly to take to bed.


Supplies:
     4.25 mm crochet hook
     coffee worsted weight yarn
     black worsted weight yarn
     * colors based on Red Heart Super Saver Yarn
     stitch marker
     stuffing material
     yarn needle
     multi-colored yarn or ribbon
     scissors

Abbreviations Used:
     Rnd(s) --- round(s)
     ch --- chain
     sc --- single-crochet
     st/sts --- stitch/stitches
     slp st --- slip stitch
     trc --- triple-crochet

Notes:
     --- Be sure to move the stitch marker up as you complete each round.
     --- You can use a bigger crochet hook if you'd like; but to keep the Bear "Teeny Tiny", don't go any larger than 5.25 mm.



~Pattern~

Body (make 2):
     Rnd 1: with the coffee yarn, ch 2; 6sc in second ch from hook - 6sts
     Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 12sts
     Rnd 3: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 18sts
     Rnd 4: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 2sts; repeat to end - 24sts
     Rnd 5: 1sc in first 4sts, slp st in next 2sts [5trc in last slp st], slp st in next 5sts [5trc in last slp st], slp st in next 2sts [5trc in last slp st], slp st in next 5sts [5trc in last slp st], slp st in last 2sts - arms and legs created.
     Fasten off; Back of Body created.
     Repeat Rnds 1-4 to create the Front of the Body.
     Fasten off; leave a long tail for sewing.

Head (make 2):
     Rnd 1: with the coffee yarn, ch 2; 6sc in second ch from hook - 6sts
     Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 12sts
     Rnd 3: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 18sts
     Rnd 4: 1sc in first 4sts, slp st in next 4sts [3trc in last slp st], slp st in next 4sts [3trc in last slp st], slp st in next 4sts - ears created.
     Back of Head created; DO NOT fasten off.
     Single-crochet through the top 4sts of the Body Back to attach the Back of the Head.
     Fasten off.
     Repeat Rnds 1-3 to create the Front of the Head; DO NOT fasten off.
     Single-crochet through the top 4sts of the Front Body to attach the Front of the Head.
     Fasten off.

Assembly & Finishing:
     Using the long tail of yarn on the Front of the Body, sew the two.halves of the Teddy Bear together.
     When there are only a few stitches left, firmly stuff the Teddy Bear.
     Sew the remaining stitches closed.
     Using the black yarn, sew facial features onto the Teddy Bear's face.
     Cut a length of multi-colored yarn (or a length of ribbon); wrap around the Teddy Bear's neck and tie it into a bow.
     Tie off and trim all loose threads.

     This pattern is my own creation, so please do not sell, distribute, post on any other websites, or claim it as your own. If you wish to share my design with others, post a link to my page. 
     I do not care if you sell the finished item you make at a craft fair, fundraiser, or just give it away as a gift; but please do give me credit for the pattern.