Bruno the polar bear

Gone fishing? Don't forget your beanie and scarf, fishing basket, a good rod, and Bruno the polar bear will tell you everything you need to know about fishing, he's an expert! A cool crochet friend to make to tell stories, or to offer to this uncle of yours always waist-deep in some river! PATTERN ONLY. PATTERN DETAILS • Final size (with indicated yarn and gauge): The bear is 16cm tall (6.3") • Level: intermediate to advanced • Stitches and techniques: magic ring, single crochet, BLO, FLO, hdc,... • US crochet notations • Language: English • Illustrated step-by-step photos MATERIALS • 3.5mm / US E-4 crochet hook, 2.75mm / US C-2 crochet hook • Yarn: #4 / Aran / worsted yarn, 8ply, 80% cotton 20% Milk Fiber, in off white, forest green, dark brown for the pom pom (I use a local shop yarn, an equivalent would be Paintbox Cotton Aran, but keep the 3.5mm hook to obtain tight stitches and avoid the fiberfill to show) • DMC Cotton Perle N°8 shade 310 (black) to embroider the nose, mouth and claws • DMC Happy Cotton: shades 776 and 777 for the fishing bag, shade 794 for the scarf, shade 796 for the fishes. This yarn is a #3 /DK-light 100% cotton, and I use the 2.5mm hook. This yarn is a #3 /DK-light 100% cotton, and I use the 2.5mm hook. • Fiberfill • A pair of 8mm safety eyes • Tapestry needle • Stitch marker(s) (or a piece of thread to mark your round beginning) • Ball point pins for assembly • A small piece of wood for the fishing rod.  Please note: This is a downloadable product (PDF), not a physical item. The pattern will be available for instant download upon payment. The free version of this pattern, supported by ads, can be found on my blog at https://octopuscrochet.com/ You may make items to sell from my patterns (i.e. on Etsy, at craft fairs) only in small quantity, but I ask that you link back to my blog and provide credit for the pattern.If you sell items on Etsy or other marketplace you have to mention my website in the description of the item, and you may not use my photography to sell the finished product. This pattern is not meant for wholesale or for big businesses to profit on. My patterns are created by me and although I strive to make them as clear and detailed as possible, there is always a chance for human error or need of clarification. I am happy to address any questions or concerns!