Jordy, the Bear Hug

Give someone you love a big bear hug with this intermediate crochet pattern for Jordy, the Bear. With easy-to-follow instructions and photos, you can create your own huggable Jordy. The pattern includes four variations for different styles of pants. Celebrate Pride and show your support to someone you love by making Jordy in flag colors that represent them. **Overview** Includes a full color version with photos and a simplified, printer-friendly version. **Difficulty** Intermediate – Some techniques are explained in detail with photography, but the pattern assumes that most basic techniques are understood. See Terms & Techniques for what you need to know to complete this pattern. **Dimensions (W×H)** Approximately 3.5 in. (9 cm) × 3.5 in. (9 cm) Yarn type, hook and tension may all affect size **Estimated Time** 2 hours **Materials** This pattern uses beginner, medium weight, Easy Peasy Yarn in: Brown (25 g/28 yards) Blue (or your preferred color, or multi-color stripe) (10 g/11 yards) Tan (1.5 g/1.65 yards) Black Pink Red Optional colors for your preferred style of pants 2 × 10mm safety eyes Stuffing 4mm hook Scissors Darning/tapestry needle **Terms & Techniques** This pattern uses U.S. terms and is completed in the round, unless otherwise noted. Rounds (r) Magic ring (mr) Single crochet (sc) Increase (inc) Invisible decrease (dec) Slip stitch join (sl st join) Chain (ch) Back loop only (blo) Fasten off Invisible fasten off Embroidery