Binky the Bear – Free Crochet Pattern

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If you’ve been following me for any amount of time, you probably know that sewing together amigurumi is one of my very least favorite things. Although it is completely worth the effort, I so appreciate a no-sew/minimal sewing project whenever I can get one!

I’m pleased to show you my newest design, and one that is constructed with very minimal sewing, Binky the Bear! Binky was made using WeCrochet / Knit Picks Brava Worsted yarn. All pieces are worked in the round and the legs, arms, and tail are worked directly in the body, which is worked in one piece with the head. The only sewing required is for the snout and ears!

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I would classify this pattern as “advanced beginner”. It would be helpful to have had some experience with amigurumi before creating this project.

I’d love to see what you make with this tutorial! Don’t forget to share a photo of your finished work in your Ravelry projects and my Facebook group!

Binky the Bear

ABBREVIATIONS

st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
SC = single crochet
SC2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease is recommended)

SPECIAL STITCHES

SC2tog (using invisible decrease method): Insert hook into front loop of the first stitch. Insert hook into front loop of second stitch. Yarn over. Draw through the first two loops on hook. Yarn over. Draw through both loops on hook.

NOTES

• Checking your gauge is not required for this pattern. Use a hook that is smaller than the size recommended for your yarn weight. This will ensure that your stuffing will not show through the stitches.
• This pattern requires minimal sewing. The body and head are worked as one piece, and the legs, tail, and arms are worked directly into the body as you work, rather than sewing later. The only sewing required is the snout and the ears.
• All pieces are worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
• All pieces, with the exception of the ears, require full stuffing. Stuff as you work to ensure each piece is completely filled.
• See tutorial photos.

PATTERN

Legs (make 2)

Using color A (shown as speckle):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Using color B (shown as pink):

R4: 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts, SC2tog, SC2tog, SC in each of the next 10 sts. (16 sts)

R5: 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts, SC2tog, SC2tog, SC in each of the next 9 sts. (14 sts)

R6-11: 1 SC in each st around. (14 sts)

R12: SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts, SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. (12 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R13: 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. [Note that these 2 SC sts will move the beginning of the round over to align with the foot.] Fold the leg closed. Working through both sides to close, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. (5 sts) See tutorial photos.

Fasten off.

Arms (make 2)

Using color B (shown as pink):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3-16: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R17: Fold the arm closed. Working through both sides to close, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. (5 sts) See tutorial photos.

Fasten off.

Tail

Using color B (shown as pink):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3-4: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R5: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (8 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R6: Fold the tail closed. Working through both sides to close, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. (3 sts) See tutorial photos.

Cut yarn and fasten off.

Body

Using color B (shown as pink):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R6: 1 SC in first st. Place the first leg, and working through both the sts of the leg and the sts of the body, 1 SC in the next 5 sts. 1 SC in next st. Place the second leg, and working through both the sts of the leg and the sts of the body, 1 SC in the next 5 sts. 1 SC in each of the next 18 sts. See tutorial photos. (30 sts)

R7: 1 SC in the next 20 sts. Place the tail, and working through both the sts of the tail and the sts of the body, 1 SC in the next 3 sts. 1 SC in each of the next 7 sts. See tutorial photos. (30 sts)

R8-11: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)

R12: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R13-15: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R16: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * an additional 4 times. SC2tog, 1 SC in the next st. Place the first arm, and working through both the sts of the arm and the sts of the body, 1 SC. See tutorial photos. (18 sts)

R17: Continuing through the sts of the arm and the sts of the body, 1 SC in the next 4 sts. 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Place the second arm, and working through both the sts of the arm and the sts of the body, 1 SC in the next 5 sts. 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. See tutorial photos. (18 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R18: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

Do not fasten off. Move on to head.

Head

R19: 2 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R20: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R21: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

R22: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)

R23: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

R24-29: 1 SC in each st around. (42 sts)

R30: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

R31: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

If using safety eyes, insert them now between R28-29, with 5 sts between. Embroider around eyes for additional detail, if desired.

R32: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R33: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R34: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R35: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Weave in and out of remaining sts and pull tight to close. Fasten off.

Snout

Using color A (shown as speckle):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Ears (make 2)

Using color B (shown as pink):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4-5: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

R6: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R7: Fold the ears closed. Working through both sides to close, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. (5 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

ASSEMBLY & FINISHING

Attach snout to the front of the face, just below the eyes, over R21-26.

Embroider nose on the snout at R2-3, with a line downwards to the middle of the magic ring.

Attach ears to each side of the top of the head, between R29-34.

*Note: Safety eyes and noses pose a choking risk for babies; therefore, if making this toy for a baby, I recommend using yarn, felt, or embroidered details.

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Nicole

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