Proshka is a tiny, velvety grey-brown teddy bear with round ears, bead eyes and a pensive little face – only 13 cm tall, so he fits in your palm. Cotter pin joints let him turn his head and move his arms and legs – a sweet keepsake and a lovely gift for teddy bear lovers.
A crochet pattern by Svetlana Pertseva with step-by-step instructions, tips and photos. Please note: the hat and scarf patterns are NOT included.
This listing is for an INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF PATTERN, not a finished project.
LANGUAGE:
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The pattern is in English.
SKILL LEVEL:
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Intermediate
FINISHED SIZE:
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Approx. 13 cm (5.1 inches) tall using the materials stated in the pattern.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
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Crochet in rounds
Single crochet
Increasing
Decreasing
Slip stitch
Cotter pin joints
Needle sculpting
MATERIALS AND TOOLS:
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• Main yarn – I used about 25 g of yarn (65% viscose, 33% polyamide, 5% spandex, 375 m / 25 g); any moderately fluffy yarn will do.
• Matching crochet hook – I used 1.0 mm.
• Black embroidery thread for the nose.
• Two black beads or safety eyes (I used 2 mm).
• Cotter pin joints – head: 2 discs (12 mm), 2 washers (7 mm) and 1 cotter pin (15 mm); limbs (optional): 8 discs (5 mm), 8 washers (4 mm) and 4 cotter pins (10 mm) – and pliers.
• Transparent glue, stuffing and strong thread for needle sculpting; optional: something to add weight to the bottom.
ABOUT THIS PATTERN:
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The pattern is written using US terminology (UK differences are explained).
20 pages of step-by-step instructions with tips and photos illustrating the process.
