With the holiday season approaching, I've designed this quick to work up teddy bear in the hopes that I'll be able to donate them locally this year to families who might need a bit of help putting presents under the tree. Like most of the dolls I make, I've chosen to embroider the eyes on this bear for safety reasons. Plastic safety eyes are not suitable for children under 3. They can come off and are a choking hazard. What you'll need: Worsted Weight Yarn 4.50mm hook Polyfil Stitch markers Embroidery Thread Embroidery Needle Felt in any color for detail (optional) Scissors Abbreviations SC = single crochet INC = single crochet 2 into the same stitch sc2toget = single crochet 2 stitches together to decrease the amount of stitches in a round slst = slip stitch BLO = back loops only Body Rnd 1: SC 6 into magic ring (6) Rnd 2: INC around (12) Rnd 3: *(INC, SC 1) repeat from * around (18) Rnd 4: *(INC, SC 2) repeat from * around (24) Rnd 5: *(INC, SC 3) repeat from * aro...
Finally, a desk plant for for the brown thumbs out there. I swear I couldn't keep a house plant alive to save my life. As a bonus, this one comes in any color and is super customizable. I made this in my mother in laws favorite color and it made the perfect gift for Mother's Day. It still sits with her other collectibles and she's always pointing it out. Potted Plant Desk Pal Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver, 100% Acrylic, Worsted Weight, Size 4 Yarn Hook Size: G/4.50mm 2 10mm safety eyes Needle for sewing Scissors Polyfil for stuffing Abbreviations MR: Magic Ring RND: round SP: space ST: stitch CH: chain SLST: slip-stitch INC: increase SC: single crochet DC: double crochet BPDC: back-post double crochet FLO: front loops only BLO: back loops only Pot: In any color 1: MR CH 1, 6 SC (6) 2: INC in each st around (12) 3: (* 1 SC, INC) repeat from * around (1...