Tessie Bear

[onfire4Jesus]

Here's a little sweetie that I created and wanted to share with you. Her name is Tessie. Tessie is about 11" tall standing and just over 8" tall sitting. She has jointed arms and legs, but you can sew them in place if you'd prefer. As I was working on her body I was thinking, hey ... this would make a cute bowling set! OOOH NO; I feel another project coming on!

As the pattern designer, I have one request to ask of anyone who uses this pattern ... please consider making a donation to Crochetville in the amount of your choice. Click here for information on how to make a donation. I am in no way associated with Amy or Donna. I'm just a grateful Crochetville member.
If you are using the pattern for charity purposes, thank you! I'd love to know what you're doing with her, but you don't have to contact me unless you want too.
So, anyway without further adieu ... HERE'S TESSIE! Hope you like her!

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Tessie Bear © 2008 From Grammy’s Heart

All Rights Reserved. By printing, downloading, or otherwise using this pattern you agree that you may make items for personal use, for gifts, or for charity purposes. You agree that you will not sell items made from this pattern or use this pattern for any other commercial purposes without express written permission.

Materials Needed:
Worsted weight yarn * Embroidery Floss * G hook * Fiberfill *Stitch Markers * Dental floss

DON'T LIMIT YOURSELF TO THIS YARN NOR HOOK SIZE. THEY ARE JUST WHAT I USED THIS TIME.

FL= front loop
BL= back loop

Head:
Row 1: ch 6; sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc across the rest of the chain. [this is the foundation row] Ch 1, turn. (5)
Row 2-3: Sc across. Ch1, turn. (5)
Rnd 3: Sc across, sc 3 times across end. [Place markers in the 1st & 3rd Sts] Sc 5 times across the opposite side of foundation. Sc 3 times across 2nd end. (16)
Rnd 4:Sc 5xs, 2 sc in 1st marked sc, sc, 2 sc in 2nd marked sc, sc to end. (18)
Rnd 5:Sc 5xs, 2 sc in next st, sc 3xs, 2 sc in next st, sc to end. (20)
Rnd 6-7: *Sc* around. (20)
Rnd 8: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st* around. (30)
Rnd 9: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts* around. (40)
Rnd 10-13: *Sc* around. (40)
Rnd 14:Sc 7xs, FL of next st; hdc, dc 2xs, tc, FL of next st; tc, dc 2xs, hdc, sc around to last 4 sts, FL of next st; hdc, dc 2xs, tc, FL of next st; tc, dc 2xs, hdc, sc in last 2 sts.
Rnd 15: Dec, sc in next 2 sts, using BL of ear and st next to it; dec, sc in next 2 sts. *Dec, sc in next 2 sts*around. [This includes sc in BL of last ear](30)
Rnd 16-17:*Sc* around. (30)
Rnd 18:*Dec, sc in next st* around. (20)
Rnd 19:*Dec* around. (10)
Rnd 20:*Dec* around. (5) Fasten off; leave tail to sew to body.

Body:
Rnd 1: ch 2; 6 sc in second chain from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3:*2 sc in next st, sc in next st* around. (18)
Rnd 4:*2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts* around. (24)
Rnd 5:*2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts* around. (30)
Rnd 6: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts* around. (36)
Rnd 7: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts* around. (42)
Rnd 8: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 6 sts* around. (48)
Rnd 9-11: *Sc* around. (48)
Rnd 12: *Dec, sc in next 6 sts* around. (42)
Rnd 13-14: *Sc* around. (42)
Rnd 15:*Dec, sc in next 5 sts* around. (36)
Rnd 16:*Dec, sc in next 4 sts* around. (30)
Rnd 17-18:*Sc* around. (30)
Rnd 19:*Dec, sc in next 3 sts* around. (24)
Rnd 20-21:*Sc* around. (24)
Rnd 22:*Dec, sc in next 2 sts* around. (18)
Rnd 23-26:*Sc* around. (18) Fasten off. Sew head to body.

Arms [Make 2]:
Rnd 1: ch 2; 6 sc in second chain from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st* around. (18)
Rnd 4-9: *Sc* around. (18)
Rnd 10: * Dec, sc in next st* around. (12)
Rnd 11-12: *Sc* around. (12) Stuff.
Rnd 13: Dec, sc around to last 2 sts, dec. (10)
Rnd 14: Dec, sc around to last 2 sts, dec. (8)
Rnd 15: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st* around. (12)
Rnd 16: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts* around. (16)
Rnd 17: Dec, sc around to last 2 sts, dec. (14)
Rnd 18: Dec, sc around to last 2 sts, dec. (12) Stuff.
Rnd 19:*Dec* around. (6) Fasten off; leave tail to sew to body.

Legs [Make 2]:
Rnd 1: ch 2; 6 sc in second chain from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st* around. (18)
Rnd 4: *Sc* around. (18)
Rnd 5: *2 Sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts* around. (24)
Rnd 6-8: *Sc* around. (24)
Rnd 9: Dec, sc around to last 2 sts, dec. (22)
Rnd 10: *Sc* around. (22)
Rnd 11: Dec, sc around to last 2 sts, dec. (20)
Rnd 12: *Sc* around. (20)
Rnd 13: Dec, sc around to last 2 sts, dec. (18)
Rnd 14: *Sc* around. (18)
Rnd 15: Dec, sc around to last 2 sts, dec. (16)
Rnd 16: *Sc* around. (16)
Rnd 17: Dec, sc around to last 2 sts, dec. (14)
Rnd 18: *Sc* around. (14)
Rnd 19: Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in each of next 5 sts, sc in last 4 sts. (19)
Rnd 20: Sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in each of next 4 sts, sc in last 7 sts. (23)
Rnd 21: *Sc* around. (23)
Rnd 22: BL *Sc* around. (23)
Rnd 23: Dec, sc in next 7 sts, dec 3xs, sc in next 6 sts, dec. (18) Stuff.
Rnd 24:*Dec* around. (9)
Rnd 25:*Dec* around to last st, slip st in last st. (5) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew to body.

Tail:
Rnd 1: Ch 2; 6 sc in second chain from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st* around. (18)
Rnd 4: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 st* around. (24)
Rnd 5: Sc around. (24) Fasten off, leaving tail for sewing to body.

Sew arms and legs to body or with dental floss, joint arms and legs to body. Sew tail to body. Embroider face. Enjoy!

[Selune]

Such a cute bear! So nice of you to share your patterns with members here.

[carovan]

Awwww. It is adorable. Thanks for sharing.

[Mom w/a Motif]

How did I miss this? I love teddy bears, and yours is fabulous. Thanks so much for sharing her; if I ever get around to making one, I will be sure to make a donation, too.

Tina