Polar bears have long been a favorite theme for crafters, especially when it comes to amigurumi. Just Google “polar bear crochet” and see all the lovely patterns that come up in the search results. My search shows 1,240,000 results. Here are a few free Polar Bear patterns for your crocheting pleasure!
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I WANT TO START: Now that the pandemic is pretty much behind us, I would like to start traveling again and visiting local yarn stores.
I WANT TO STOP: For many fiber artists, the answer here would be “buying yarn for no reason.” This was my resolution a couple of years ago, and I’m proud to say that I’ve done pretty well with it. What I really need to stop doing is taking screen shots of knit items because I want to crochet them. Yes, this was my resolution last year, and I failed miserably. 🤷♂️
I WANT TO LEARN: Mosaic crochet
I WANT TO SHARE: More YouTube videos. My channel is currently at 884 subscribers – so close to my goal of 1000 subscribers! I plan on creating one new tutorial every week. Do you have anything in particular you would like to see? Visit my YouTube channel and let me know.
I WANT TO ORGANIZE: When we moved into this house last summer, many of my crafting supplies were just shoved into cabinets in the office. I would like to organize them better so I know what I have. It’s so frustrating to go buy something at the store, only to find out a week later that I already had it.
I WANT TO MAKE: a difference in my new hometown. I need to get more involved and find a charity that could use some of my crocheted items.
I WANT TO FINISH: For most of us, the answer is “finish all my WIPs.” I’m proud to say I ended the year with only one unfinished project. It’s a holiday design, so I will likely finish it in the fall.
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It has been a wonderful year full of changes, challenges, and growth. On a personal note, we moved to another new city – Laredo, Texas. The physical part of moving is hard, but I always enjoy the adventure of a new place. We have pretty much settled in, but I am still searching for a stitching group. Looks like I may have to start one on my own.
Professionally, my blog and social media accounts continue to grow, and I have been blessed with some awesome customers. I achieved one of my 2022 goals when I published my 300th pattern, but I fell short of my goal of 1000 followers on YouTube. That will be one of my goals for 2023!
So here’s a recap of all the freebies that were posted on the blog in 2022. Maybe you’ll find something you missed during the year!
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Are you ready for another Christmas gift bag pattern? Each year I make these small gift bags for my husband’s coworkers and fill them with candy for him to give out at the office. This year I just couldn’t resist creating a new design – polar bear gift bag. I hope you enjoy making it as much as I did.
Materials:
Small amounts of worsted yarn – white and red
A few yards of white Pipsqueak yarn
Crochet hook size H
12-mm safety nose
18-mm wiggly eyes
1” white pompom
Finished bag measures approximately 4” tall by 3” wide (not including ears).
Directions:
Rnd 1: With white yarn, ch 2. Sc 6 in second ch from hook. Do not join.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (12 sc).
Rnd 3: *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 4: *1 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 5: *1 sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnd 6: *1 sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (36 sc).
Rnd 7: *1 sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (42 sc).
Rnds 8-16: Sc in each st.
Rnd 17: *Dec, sc in next 5 sc,* repeat around (36 sc).
Rnd 18: *Dec, sc in next 4 sc,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnd 19:*Dec, sc in next 3 sc,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 20: *Sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc,* repeat around. Join with sl st. Fasten off.
Drawstring: Using white yarn, make a chain 12″ long and knot both ends. Pull through loops made in Rnd 20.
SNOUT:
Rnd 1: With white yarn, ch 2. Sc 6 in second ch from hook. Do not join.
Rnd 2: *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (9 sc).
Rnd 3: *1 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (12 sc).
Rnd 4: *1 sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (15 sc).
Rnd 5: *1 sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 6: Sc in each st. Join with sl st. Fasten off white leaving 9” length for sewing.
Insert safety nose in tip of snout. Stuff snout and sew to face at Rnds 6-11.
EARS: (Make 2)
With white yarn, ch 5. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of chain, sc in each of next 3 ch.
Fasten off and make another piece the same.
Holding both pieces together, sc through both pieces. Sc in each of 1st 4 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 4 sc. Fasten off leaving length for sewing. Sew an ear to each side of head at Rnds 12-15. Weave in all ends.
Santa Hat:
Rnd 1: With red yarn, ch 2. Sc 3 in second ch from hook. Do not join.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (6 sc).
Rnd 3: Sc in each st.
Rnd 4: *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (9 sc).
Rnd 5: Sc in each st.
Rnd 6: *1 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (12 sc).
Rnd 7: Sc in each st.
Rnd 8: *1 sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 9: Sc in each st.
Rnd 10: *1 sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 11: Sc in each st. Join. Fasten off red.
Rnd 12: Turn to wrong side. Attach white eyelash or Pipsqueak yarn and work 1 sc in each st.
Rnd 13: Sc in each st. Join with sl st. Fasten off white. Weave in all ends. Sew white pompom to top of hat.
If you don’t have either of these yarns, you can use white worsted yarn and loop st around.
Cut a piece of red yarn about 6” long. Fold and thread through Rnd 11 of hat. Attach to Rnd 18 of head and tie to secure hat to polar bear.
Glue on(or sew on) eyes above snout.
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Today for World Oceans Day, we have 8 great patterns of ocean animals. If you have an aspiring marine biologist in the family, today’s patterns are for you.
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