Chunky Benji

**CHUNKY BENJI** It was clear to me that my cotton [Benji The Bear][1] needed a Chunky brother, from the very first moment he was sitting on our living room couch. At first I though I will pick up a bulky yarn from my stash and crochet the original pattern just as is. But eventually it came out as a new pattern especially made for a chunky creature. The result is a soft and bulky bear that is not just a dream to hug but also a good freind for all loved hearts no meter what age or gender. Chunky Benji is a quick project that can make a great gift. **LEVEL** This pattern is written step by step to make it easier for you to follow. You have to be familiar with the basic crochet stitches. Watch "how to single crochet" on Youtube to get some help if needed. **SIZE & MEASUREMENTS** Length from ear to toe - 15.7" (40 cm) Hight while sitted - 10.6" (27cm) **YARN** Approximately 300 meters Bulky weight yarn. Chunky Benji as seen in pictures was crocheted in de rerum natura Cyrano 150m / 100 g - 2 skeins. Sample shown in colour Poivre Blanc. **SUGGESTED HOOK SIZE** 4.5 mm crochet hook. Use any hook size to obtain gouge. **GAUGE** 16 sts & 18 rows = 4 x 4" (10 x 10 cm) measured on a sc sts. **NOTIONS & MORE MATERIALS YOU"LL NEED** A small piece of black or brown yarn for the first part of the nose. 8 - 10 mm safety eyes (use a black yarn to embroider when made for a baby) Soft stuffing material (cotton or acrylic) Stitch markers, row counter, tapestry needle and crafty scissors. Chunky Benji is made to be sited. It also made to be soft and to give warm hugs so don't fill his body parts to much. Keep it soft and half empty. Happy Knitting Mo [1]: https://www.etsy.com/listing/605007235/crochet-pattern-benji-the-bear-step-by?ref=shop_home_active_7&crt=1