Originally published in Leaflet 2352, Mr. & Mrs. Santa Bear to Crochet ©2008 by Leisure Arts, Inc.

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2 Designs by Jan Hatfield

Mr. & Mrs. Santa BearApprox Finished Size: 23" tall

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

ABBREVIATIONSBLO Back Loop(s) Onlych(s) chain(s)dc double crochet(s)FLO Front Loop(s) Only hdc half double crochet(s)mm millimeters Rnd(s) Round(s)Sc single crochet(s)sp(s) space(s)st(s) stitch(es)YO yarn over

★ — work instructions following ★ as many more times as indicated in addition to the first time. ( ) or [ ] ‑ work enclosed instructions as many times as specified by the number immediately following or contains explanatory remarks.

GAUGECorrect gauge is essential for proper size. Hook sizes given in instructions are merely guides and should never be used without first making a sample swatch of the rounds indicated in the stitch, yarn, and hook specified. Then measure it, counting your stitches and rounds carefully. If your swatch is smaller than specified, try again with a larger size hook; if larger, try again with a smaller size. Keep trying until you find the size that will give you the specified gauge. DO NOT HESITATE TO CHANGE HOOK SIZE TO OBTAIN CORRECT GAUGE.

DECREASESHdc decrease (uses next 2 hdc): ★ YO, insert hook in next hdc, YO and pull up a loop; repeat from ★ once more, YO and draw through all 5 loops on hook.

Dc decrease (uses next 2 dc): ★ YO, insert hook in next dc, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through 2 loops on hook; repeat from ★ once more, YO and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

MARKERSMarkers are used to help distinguish the beginning of each round being worked. Place a 2" scrap piece of yarn before the first stitch of each round, moving marker after each round is complete.

BACK OR FRONT LOOP ONLYWork only in loop (s) indicated by arrow (Fig. 1).

Fig. 1

FREE LOOPSAfter working in Back or Front Loops Only on a round, there will be a ridge of unused loops. These are called the free loops. Later, when instructed to work in the free loops of the same round, work in these loops (Fig. 2a).

When instructed to work in free loop of a beginning chain, work in loop indicated by arrow (Fig. 2b).

Fig. 2a Fig. 2b

LOOP STITCHInsert hook in next st, wrap yarn around index finger of left hand two times more (Fig. 3a), insert hook through all 3 loops on finger following direction indicated by arrow, being careful to hook all threads (Fig. 3b), draw through st, remove finger from loops, YO and draw through all 4 loops on hook (Loop St made, Fig. 3c).

Fig. 3a Fig. 3b

Fig. 3c

TURKEY LOOP STITCHThis stitch is composed of locked loops. Bring yarn needle up between two stitches (Point A). Insert needle back down through Point A forming a loop on right side of work. Insert needle up between next two stitches to either side of loop (Point B), back down through Point A and back up through Point B. Beginning at Point B (Fig. 4), continue in same manner.

Fig. 4back both front

TURKEY LOOP ST (around single sc)

AB

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MR. SANTA BEARFinished Size: Approximately 23" tall without Hat

MATERIALS Worsted Weight Yarn, approximately: White – 101/2 ounces, (300 grams, 690 yards) Red – 91/2 ounces, (270 grams, 625 yards) Black ‑ 1/2 ounce, (20 grams, 35 yards) Metallic Medium Gold Braid ‑ 5 yards Crochet hooks, sizes F (3.75 mm) and B (2.25 mm)

or sizes needed for gauge Polyester stuffing 23 mm Purchased eyes ‑ 2 23 mm Purchased nose Yarn needle

GAUGE: With larger size hook, 17 hdc and 12 rnds = 4"

Note: Use larger size hook, unless otherwise instructed.

BODYSUPPORT With White and beginning at top, ch 12 loosely; being careful not to twist ch, join with slip st to form a ring.

Rnd 1 (Right side): Ch 2 (counts as first hdc, now and throughout), hdc in next ch and in each ch around; join with slip st to first hdc: 12 hdc.

Note: Loop a short piece of yarn around any stitch to mark last round as right side and top.

Rnd 2: Ch 2, place marker around hdc just made for Torso placement, hdc in same st, 2 hdc in next hdc and in each hdc around; join with slip st to BLO of first hdc (Fig. 1, page 2), finish off: 24 hdc.

Rnd 3: With right side facing and working in BLO, join Red with slip st in same st as joining; ch 2, hdc in same st, 2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next hdc, (2 hdc in each of next 2 hdc, hdc in next hdc) around; join with slip st to both loops of first hdc: 40 hdc.

Rnd 4: Ch 2, working in both loops, hdc in next hdc and in each hdc around; join with slip st to first hdc.

Rnd 5: Ch 2, hdc in next 8 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc, (hdc in next 2 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc) around to last 9 hdc, hdc in last 9 hdc; join with slip st to first hdc: 48 hdc.

Rnd 6: Ch 2, hdc in next 8 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next 4 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc, (hdc in next 3 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc) around to last 9 hdc, hdc in last 9 hdc; join with slip st to first hdc: 56 hdc.

Rnd 7: Ch 2, hdc in next 8 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next 3 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next 4 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc, (hdc in next hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc) 9 times, (hdc in next 4 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc) twice, hdc in last 9 hdc; join with slip st to first hdc: 70 hdc.

Rnd 8: Ch 2, hdc in next hdc and in each hdc around; join with slip st to first hdc.

Rnd 9: Ch 1, hdc in next hdc, hdc decrease around (see Decreases, page 2); join with slip st to first hdc: 35 hdc.

Rnd 10: Ch 2, hdc decrease around; join with slip st to first hdc: 18 hdc.

Rnd 11: Ch 1, hdc in next hdc, hdc decrease around; join with slip st to first hdc, finish off leaving a long end for sewing: 9 hdc.

Thread yarn needle with end, weave through sts on last rnd, gather tightly to close and secure.

TORSO Rnd 1: With right side of Support facing, top toward you, and working in free loops on Rnd 2 (Fig. 2a, page 2), join Red with slip st in marked hdc; ch 2, hdc in same st, 2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next hdc, (2 hdc in each of next 2 hdc, hdc in next hdc) around; join with slip st to first hdc: 40 hdc.

Rnds 2‑6: Work same as Rnds 4‑8 of Support: 70 hdc.

Rnd 7: Ch 2, hdc in next 8 hdc, place marker around hdc just worked into for st placement, ch 10 loosely, skip next 10 hdc (armhole), hdc in next hdc, place marker around hdc just worked into for st placement, hdc in next 31 hdc, place marker around hdc just worked into for st placement, ch 10 loosely, skip next 10 hdc (armhole), hdc in next hdc, place marker around hdc just worked into for st placement, hdc in last 8 hdc: 50 hdc.

Rnd 8: Ch 2, hdc in next hdc, hdc in each hdc and in each ch around; join with slip st to first hdc: 70 hdc.

Rnd 9: Ch 2, hdc in next 9 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc, (hdc in next 2 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc) 3 times, hdc in next 32 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc, (hdc in next 2 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc) 3 times, hdc in last 8 hdc; join with slip st to first hdc: 78 hdc.

Rnds 10‑18: Ch 2, hdc in next hdc and in each hdc around; join with slip st to first hdc.

Rnd 19: Ch 2, hdc in next 25 hdc, hdc decrease, hdc in next 6 hdc, hdc decrease, ★ hdc in next 5 hdc, hdc decrease, hdc in next 6 hdc, hdc decrease; repeat from ★ once more, hdc in next hdc and in each hdc around; join with slip st to first hdc: 72 hdc.

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Rnd 20: Ch 2, hdc in next 25 hdc, hdc decrease, hdc in next 5 hdc, hdc decrease, (hdc in next 4 hdc, hdc decrease) 3 times, hdc in next 5 hdc, hdc decrease, hdc in next hdc and in each hdc around; join with slip st to first hdc: 66 hdc.

Rnd 21: Ch 2, hdc in next 25 hdc, hdc decrease, ★ hdc in next 5 hdc, hdc decrease, hdc in next 6 hdc, hdc decrease; repeat from ★ once more, hdc in last 8 hdc; join with slip st to first hdc: 61 hdc.

Rnd 22: Ch 2, hdc in next 25 hdc, hdc decrease, hdc in next 5 hdc, hdc decrease, (hdc in next 4 hdc, hdc decrease) 3 times, hdc in last 8 hdc; join with slip st to first hdc: 56 hdc.

Rnd 23: Ch 2, hdc in next 10 hdc, place marker around last hdc made for Leg placement, hdc in next 28 hdc, place marker around last hdc made for Leg placement, hdc in next hdc and in each hdc around; join with slip st to first hdc, finish off.

Stuff Support and Torso firmly.

FIRST LEG Note: Do not remove markers, unless otherwise instructed.

Rnd 1 (Right side): With right side facing, join Red with slip st in any marked hdc on Rnd 23 of Torso; ch 5 loosely, skip next 27 hdc and slip st in next marked hdc, ch 1, hdc in next 4 chs, YO, insert hook in last ch, YO and pull up a loop, YO, insert hook in marked st, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through all 5 loops on hook, hdc in next hdc and in each hdc around; do not join, place marker (see Markers, page 2): 32 hdc.

Rnds 2‑15: Hdc in each hdc around.

Rnd 16: Hdc in each hdc around, sc in next hdc, slip st in next hdc; finish off.

CUFF Rnd 1 (Right side): With wrong side facing, join White with slip st in any st; ch 1, 2 sc in same st, sc in next 7 sts, (2 sc in next st, sc in next 7 sts) around; join with slip st to first sc: 36 sc.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, turn; work Loop St (Figs. 3a‑c, page 2) in each sc around; join with slip st to first st.

Rnd 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in each st around.

Rnd 4: Ch 1, turn; work Loop St in each sc around; join with slip st to first st.

Rnds 5‑8: Repeat Rnds 3 and 4 twice.

Finish off.

SECOND LEG Rnd 1 (Right side): With right side facing and First Leg to right, working in unworked hdc on Rnd 23 of Torso and in free loops of ch‑5 (Fig. 2b, page 2), join Red with slip st in first unworked hdc; ch 2, hdc in next 26 hdc, YO, insert hook in marked st, YO and pull up a loop, YO, insert hook in first ch, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through all 5 loops on hook, remove marker, hdc in next 3 chs, YO, insert hook in last ch, YO and pull up a loop, YO, insert hook in marked st, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through all 5 loops on hook, remove last marker; do not join, place marker: 32 hdc.

Complete same as First Leg.

ARM Rnd 1 (Right side): With right side of Torso facing and working in unworked hdc of armhole and in free loops of ch‑10, join Red with slip st in first unworked hdc; ch 2, hdc in next 9 hdc, YO, insert hook in marked st, YO and pull up a loop, YO, insert hook in side of next hdc, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through all 5 loops on hook, YO, insert hook in side of same st, YO and pull up a loop, YO, insert hook in first ch, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through all 5 loops on hook, hdc in next 8 chs, YO, insert hook in last ch, YO and pull up a loop, YO, insert hook in side of next hdc, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through all 5 loops on hook, YO, insert hook in side of same st, YO and pull up a loop, YO, insert hook in marked st, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through all 5 loops on hook; do not join, place marker: 22 hdc.

Rnds 2‑13: Hdc in each hdc around.

Rnd 14: Hdc in each hdc around, sc in next hdc, slip st in next hdc; finish off.

CUFF Rnd 1 (Right side): With wrong side facing, join White with slip st in any st; ch 1, 2 sc in same st, sc in next st, (2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts) around; join with slip st to first sc: 28 sc.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, turn; work Loop St in each sc around; join with slip st to first st.

Rnd 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in each st around; join with slip st to first sc.

Rnd 4: Ch 1, turn; work Loop St in each sc around; join with slip st to first st.

Rnds 5‑8: Repeat Rnds 3 and 4 twice.

Finish off.

Repeat for second Arm.

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HEAD Rnd 1 (Right side): With White and beginning at center front, ch 3, 7 hdc in third ch from hook; do not join, place marker: 8 sts.

Rnd 2: 2 Hdc in each st around: 16 hdc.

Rnds 3 and 4: (Hdc in next hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc) around: 36 hdc.

Rnd 5: (Hdc in next 2 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc) around: 48 hdc.

Rnd 6: (Hdc in next 3 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc) around: 60 hdc.

Rnd 7: (Hdc in next 4 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc) around: 72 hdc.

Rnd 8: (Hdc in next 5 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc) around: 84 hdc.

Rnd 9: (Hdc in next 13 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc) around: 90 hdc.

Rnds 10‑16: Hdc in each hdc around.

Rnd 17: (Hdc decrease, hdc in next 3 hdc) around: 72 hdc.

Rnd 18: Hdc in each hdc around.

Rnd 19: (Hdc decrease, hdc in next 4 hdc) around: 60 hdc.

Rnd 20: Hdc in each hdc around.

Rnd 21: (Hdc decrease, hdc in next 3 hdc) around: 48 hdc.

Rnd 22: (Hdc decrease, hdc in next 4 hdc) around: 40 hdc.

Rnd 23: (Hdc decrease, hdc in next 3 hdc) around: 32 hdc.

Stuff firmly.

Rnds 24 and 25: Hdc decrease around: 8 hdc.

Finish off, leaving a long end for sewing.

Thread yarn needle with end, weave through sts on last rnd, gather tightly to close and secure.

FRONT PAW (Make 2) Rnd 1 (Right side): With White ch 3, 7 hdc in third ch from hook; do not join, place marker: 8 sts.

Rnd 2: 2 Hdc in each st around: 16 hdc.

Rnd 3: (Hdc in next hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc) around: 24 hdc.

Rnd 4: (Hdc in next 2 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc) around: 32 hdc.

Rnd 5: Hdc in each hdc around.

Rnd 6: (Hdc decrease, hdc in next 2 hdc) around: 24 hdc.

Rnd 7: (Hdc in next 2 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc) around: 32 hdc.

Rnd 8: Hdc in each hdc around, sc in next hdc, slip st in next hdc; finish off.

BACK PAW (Make 2) Rnds 1‑7: Work same as Front Paw: 32 hdc.

Rnds 8 and 9: Hdc in each hdc around.

Rnd 10: Hdc in each hdc around, sc in next hdc, slip st in next hdc; finish off.

MUZZLE Rnds 1‑4: Work same as Head: 36 hdc.

Rnd 5: Hdc in each hdc around.

Rnd 6: Hdc in each hdc around, sc in next hdc, slip st in next hdc; finish off.

EAR (Make 2) Rnds 1‑5: Work same as Front Paw: 32 hdc.

Rnds 6 and 7: (Hdc decrease, hdc in next 2 hdc) around: 18 hdc.

Rnd 8: Hdc in each hdc around, sc in next hdc, slip st in next hdc; finish off.

BEARD With White, ch 61 loosely.

Row 1: Work Loop St in second ch from hook and in next 16 chs, work 2 Loop Sts in next ch, work Loop St in next 24 chs, work 2 Loop Sts in next ch, work Loop St in each ch across: 62 Loop Sts.

Row 2 (Right side): Ch 1, turn; sc in each st across.

Row 3: Ch 1, turn; work Loop St in each sc across.

Row 4: Turn; slip st in first 11 sts, ch 1, sc in same st and in each st across to last 10 sts, leave remaining sts unworked: 42 sc.

Row 5: Ch 1, turn; work Loop St in each sc across.

Row 6: Turn; slip st in first 6 sts, ch 1, sc in same st and in each st across to last 5 sts, leave remaining sts unworked: 32 sc.

Row 7: Ch 1, turn; work Loop St in each sc across.

Row 8: Turn; slip st in first 2 sts, ch 1, sc in same st and in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 10 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 9 sts, leave remaining st unworked.

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Row 9: Ch 1, turn; work Loop St in each sc across.

Row 10: Ch 1, turn; sc in each st across.

Row 11: Ch 1, turn; work Loop St in each sc across.

Rows 12‑15: Repeat Rows 8‑11.

Row 16: Turn; slip st in first 2 sts, ch 1, sc in same st and in each st across to last st, leave remaining st unworked: 30 sc.

Row 17: Ch 1, turn; work Loop St in each sc across.

Row 18: Turn; slip st in first 3 sts, ch 1, sc in same st and in each st across to last 2 sts, leave remaining sts unworked: 26 sc.

Row 19: Ch 1, turn; work Loop St in each sc across.

Row 20: Turn; slip st in first 4 sts, ch 1, sc in same st and in each st across to last 3 sts, leave remaining sts unworked: 20 sc.

Row 21: Ch 1, turn; work Loop St in each sc across; finish off.

MOUSTACHE With White, ch 22 loosely.

Row 1: Work Loop St in second ch from hook and in each ch across: 21 Loop Sts.

Row 2 (Right side): Turn; slip st in first st, ★ sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, slip st in next st; repeat from ★ once more.

Row 3: Ch 1, turn; work Loop St in each st across.

Rows 4 and 5: Repeat Rows 2 and 3.

Finish off.

HAT Rnd 1 (Right side): With Red ch 4, 9 dc in fourth ch from hook; join with slip st to top of beginning ch‑4: 10 sts.

Note: Mark last round as right side.

Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc, now and throughout), dc in same st and in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in last 4 dc; join with slip st to first dc: 12 dc.

Rnd 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, dc in next 5 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in last 5 dc; join with slip st to first dc: 16 dc.

Rnd 4: Ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 7 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in last 6 dc; join with slip st to first dc: 18 dc.

Rnd 5: Ch 3, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next 8 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in last 7 dc; join with slip st to first dc: 22 dc.

Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 10 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in last 8 dc; join with slip st to first dc: 24 dc.

Rnd 7: Ch 3, dc in next dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next 11 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in last 9 dc; join with slip st to first dc: 28 dc.

Rnd 8: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 13 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in last 10 dc; join with slip st to first dc: 30 dc.

Rnd 9: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next 14 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next dc and in each dc around; join with slip st to first dc: 34 dc.

Rnd 10: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 16 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc and in each dc around; join with slip st to first dc: 36 dc.

Rnd 11: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next 17 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next dc and in each dc around; join with slip st to first dc: 40 dc.

Rnd 12: Ch 3, dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 19 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc and in each dc around; join with slip st to first dc: 42 dc.

Rnd 13: Ch 3, dc in next 4 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next 20 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next dc and in each dc around; join with slip st to first dc: 46 dc.

Rnd 14: Ch 3, dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 22 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc and in each dc around; join with slip st to first dc: 48 dc.

Rnd 15: Ch 3, dc in next 5 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next 23 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next dc and in each dc around; join with slip st to first dc: 52 dc.

Rnd 16: Ch 3, dc in next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 25 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc and in each dc around; join with slip st to first dc: 54 dc.

Rnd 17: Ch 3, dc in next 6 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next 26 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next dc and in each dc around; join with slip st to first dc: 58 dc.

Rnd 18: Ch 3, dc in next 7 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 28 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc and in each dc around; join with slip st to first dc: 60 dc.

Rnd 19: Ch 3, dc in next 7 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next 29 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next dc and in each dc around; join with slip st to first dc: 64 dc.

Rnd 20: Ch 3, dc in next 8 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 31 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc and in each dc around; join with slip st to first dc: 66 dc.

Rnd 21: Ch 3, dc in next 8 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next 32 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next dc and in each dc around; join with slip st to first dc: 70 dc.

Rnd 22: Ch 3, dc in next dc and in each dc around; join with slip st to first dc, finish off.

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CUFF Rnd 1: With wrong side facing, join White with slip st in any dc; ch 1, work Loop St in same st and in each dc around; join with slip st to first st.

Rnd 2 (Right side): Ch 1, turn; sc in each st around; join with slip st to first sc.

Rnd 3: Ch 1, turn; work Loop St in each sc around; join with slip st to first st.

Rnd 4‑7: Repeat Rnds 2 and 3 twice.

Finish off.

Add White pom‑pom to tip of Hat (Figs. 5a‑c).

POM‑POM Cut a piece of cardboard 3" wide and as long as you want the diameter of your finished pom‑pom to be. Wind the yarn around the cardboard until it is approximately 1/2" thick in the middle (Fig. 5a). Carefully slip the yarn off the cardboard and firmly tie an 18" length of yarn around the middle (Fig. 5b). Leave yarn ends long enough to attach the pom‑pom. Cut the loops on both ends and trim the pom‑pom into a smooth ball (Fig. 5c).

Fig. 5a Fig. 5b

Fig. 5c

SUIT TRIM With White, ch 96 loosely.

Row 1 (Right side): Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across: 95 sc.

Row 2: Ch 1, turn; work Loop St in each sc across.

Row 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in each st across.

Row 4: Ch 1, turn; work Loop St in each sc across.

Rows 5 and 6: Repeat Rows 3 and 4.

Finish off.

BELT With Black, ch 61 loosely.

Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across: 60 sc.

Row 2 (Right side): Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.

Rows 3 and 4: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.

Finish off.

BUCKLE With Metallic and using smaller size hook, ch 10 loosely, place marker in last ch made for Center joining, ch 12 loosely, place marker in last ch made for Center placement, ch 2 loosely; being careful not to twist ch, join with slip st to form a ring.

Rnd 1 (Right side): Ch 1, sc in same st and in next 6 chs, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 3 chs, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 7 chs, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 3 chs, 3 sc in last ch; join with slip st to first sc: 32 sc.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same st and in next 7 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 9 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in last sc; join with slip st to first sc, finish off: 40 sc.

Center: With right side facing and using smaller size hook, join Metallic with slip st in any marked ch; ch 8, slip st in remaining marked ch; finish off.

FINISHING Using Photo as a guide for placement: Attach eyes to Head and nose to Muzzle.

Sew Muzzle to Head stuffing lightly before closing.

Fold Ears in half and sew to Head.

Sew Head to Body.

Stuff Arms firmly. Fold Cuffs to outside and sew Front Paws to Arms, stuffing lightly before closing. Add Black accent lines.

POM-POM ON BOARD

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Stuff Legs firmly. Fold Cuffs to outside and sew Back Paws to Legs, stuffing lightly before closing. Add Black accent lines.

Sew Suit Trim to Body.

Weave Belt through Buckle and place around Body; sew ends together.

Sew Beard to Head.

Gather Moustache at center, sew to Muzzle, and tack ends in place.

Add Black mouth.

Stuff Hat lightly and sew to Head.

Add White Turkey Loop Stitch hair as desired (Fig. 4, page 2).

MRS. SANTA BEARFinished Size: Approximately 23" tall

MATERIALS Worsted Weight Yarn, approximately: Red – 101/2 ounces, (300 grams, 690 yards) White – 91/2 ounces, (270 grams, 625 yards) Green ‑ ¼ ounce, (10 grams, 15 yards) Black ‑ small amountCrochet hook, size F (3.75 mm) or size needed for gaugePolyester stuffing 23 mm Purchased eyes ‑ 2 23 mm Purchased nose ¼" Ribbon – 11/2 yards Yarn needle

GAUGE: 17 hdc and 12 rnds = 4"

BODYSUPPORT Work same as Mr. Santa Bear, page 3.

TORSO Rnd 1: With right side of Support facing, top toward you, and working in free loops on Rnd 2 (Fig. 2a, page 2), join Red with slip st in marked hdc; ch 2, hdc in same st, 2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next hdc, (2 hdc in each of next 2 hdc, hdc in next hdc) around; join with slip st to first hdc: 40 hdc.

Rnd 2: Ch 2, hdc in next hdc and in each hdc around; join with slip st to BLO of first hdc.

Rnd 3: Ch 2, working in BLO, hdc in next 8 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc, (hdc in next 2 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc) around to last 9 hdc, hdc in last 9 hdc; join with slip st to both loops of first hdc: 48 hdc.

Rnd 4: Ch 2, working in both loops, hdc in next 8 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next 4 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc, (hdc in next 3 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc) around to last 9 hdc, hdc in last 9 hdc; join with slip st to first hdc: 56 hdc.

Rnd 5: Ch 2, hdc in next 8 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next 3 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next 4 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc, (hdc in next hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc) 9 times, (hdc in next 4 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc) twice, hdc in last 9 hdc; join with slip st to first hdc: 70 hdc.

Rnd 6: Ch 2, hdc in next hdc and in each hdc around; join with slip st to first hdc.

Rnd 7: Ch 2, hdc in next 8 hdc, place marker around hdc just worked into for st placement, ch 10 loosely, skip next 10 hdc (armhole), hdc in next hdc, place marker around hdc just worked into for st placement, hdc in next 31 hdc, place marker around hdc just worked into for st placement, ch 10 loosely, skip next 10 hdc (armhole), hdc in next hdc, place marker around hdc just worked into for st placement, hdc in last 8 hdc: 50 hdc.

Rnd 8: Ch 2, hdc in next hdc, hdc in each hdc and in each ch around; join with slip st to first hdc: 70 hdc.

Rnd 9: Ch 2, hdc in next 9 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc, (hdc in next 2 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc) 3 times, hdc in next 32 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc, (hdc in next 2 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc) 3 times, hdc in last 8 hdc; join with slip st to first hdc: 78 hdc.

Rnd 10: Ch 2, hdc in next hdc and in each hdc around; join with slip st to BLO of first hdc.

Rnd 11: Ch 2, working in BLO, hdc in next hdc and in each hdc around; join with slip st to both loops of first hdc.

Rnd 12: Ch 2, working in both loops, hdc in next hdc and in each hdc around; join with slip st to first hdc.

Rnds 13‑23: Work same as Mr. Santa Bear.

Stuff Support and Torso firmly.

FIRST LEG Work same as Mr. Santa Bear through Rnd 16, page 4: 32 sts.

TOP RUFFLE Rnd 1 (Right side): With right side facing and working in FLO (Fig. 1, page 2), join White with slip st in any st; ch 3 (counts as first dc, now and throughout), dc in same st, 2 dc in next st and in each st around; join with slip st to both loops of first dc, finish off: 64 dc.

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Rnd 2: With right side facing and working in both loops, join Red with slip st in any dc; ch 3, (slip st in next dc, ch 3) around; join with slip st to first slip st, finish off.

BOTTOM RUFFLE Rnd 1 (Right side): With right side facing and working in free loops on Rnd 16, join White with slip st in any st; ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in next st and in each st around; join with slip st to first dc, finish off: 64 dc.

Rnd 2: With right side facing, join Red with slip st in any dc; ch 3, (slip st in next dc, ch 3) around; join with slip st to first slip st, finish off.

SECOND LEG Work same as Mr. Santa Bear through Rnd 16: 32 sts.

Complete same as First Leg of Mrs. Santa Bear.

ARM Work same as Mr. Santa Bear, page 4.

HEAD, FRONT PAW, BACK PAW, MUZZLE, AND EAR Work same as Mr. Santa Bear, page 5.

SKIRT Rnd 1 (Right side): With right side of Body facing, Legs away from you, and working in free loops on Rnd 10 of Torso, join Red with slip st in hdc at center back; ch 3, 2 dc in next hdc, (dc in next hdc, 2 dc in next hdc) around; join with slip st to first dc: 117 dc.

Note: Mark last round as right side.

Rnds 2‑14: Ch 3, dc in next dc and in each dc around; join with slip st to first dc.

Rnd 15: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in next dc and in each dc around; join with slip st to first dc, finish off: 234 dc.

Rnd 16: With right side facing, join White with slip st in same st as joining; ch 3, (slip st in next dc, ch 3) around; join with slip st to first slip st, finish off.

COLLAR Rnd 1 (Right side): With right side of Body facing, Legs away from you, and working in free loops on Rnd 2 of Torso, join White with slip st in hdc at center back; ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in next hdc and in each hdc around; join with slip st to first dc, finish off: 80 dc.

Rnd 2: With right side facing, join Red with slip st in same st as joining; ch 3, (slip st in next dc, ch 3) around; join with slip st to first slip st, finish off.

CAP Rnd 1 (Right side): With White ch 4, 11 dc in fourth ch from hook; join with slip st to top of beginning ch‑4: 12 sts.

Note: Mark last round as right side.

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in next dc and in each dc around; join with slip st to first dc: 24 dc.

Rnds 3 and 4: Ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, (dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc) around; join with slip st to first dc: 54 dc.

Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, (dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc) around; join with slip st to first dc: 72 dc.

Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in next dc and in each dc around; join with slip st to first dc.

Rnd 7: Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, (dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc) around; join with slip st to first dc: 96 dc.

Rnd 8: Ch 3, dc in next dc and in each dc around; join with slip st to first dc.

Rnd 9: Ch 3, dc in next dc and in each dc around; join with slip st to BLO of first dc.

Rnds 10 and 11: Ch 3, working in BLO, dc in next dc and in each dc around; join with slip st to first dc.

Rnd 12: Ch 3, working in BLO, dc in same st, 2 dc in next dc and in each dc around; join with slip st to both loops of first dc: 192 dc.

Rnd 13: Ch 3, working in both loops, dc in next dc and in each dc around; join with slip st to first dc, finish off.

Rnd 14: With right side facing, join Red with slip st in any dc, ch 3, (slip st in next dc, ch 3) around; join with slip st to first slip st, finish off.

APRON With White, ch 124 loosely; finish off.

Row 1 (Right side): Skip first 50 chs (tie) and join White with slip st in next ch; ch 3, dc in next 23 chs, leave remaining chs unworked (tie): 24 dc.

Note: Mark last row as right side.

Row 2: Ch 3, turn; dc in same st, 2 dc in next dc and in each dc across: 48 dc.

Rows 3‑9: Ch 3, turn; dc in next dc and in each dc across.

Row 10: Ch 3, turn; working in FLO, dc in next dc and in each dc across.

Row 11: Ch 3, turn; working in both loops, dc in same st, 2 dc in next dc and in each dc across; finish off: 96 dc.

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Row 12: With right side facing, join Green with slip st in first dc; (ch 3, slip st in next dc) across; finish off.

Trim: With right side facing and working in free loops on Rnd 9, join Red with slip st in first dc; (ch 3, slip st in next dc) across; finish off.

STRAP (Make 2) With White, ch 40 loosely.

Rnd 1 (Right side): 4 Dc in fourth ch from hook, dc in next ch and in each ch across to last ch, 5 dc in last ch; working in free loops of beginning ch, dc in next 35 chs; join with slip st to top of beginning ch, finish off: 80 sts.

Rnd 2: With right side facing, join Green with slip st in same st as joining; ch 3, skip next dc, (slip st in next dc, ch 3, skip next dc) around; join with slip st to first slip st, finish off.

Trim: With right side facing and working across bars of beginning ch (at center of Strap), join Red with slip st around first bar (Fig. 6); (ch 3, slip st around next bar) across; finish off.

Fig. 6

FINISHING Using Photo as a guide for placement:

Attach eyes to Head and nose to Muzzle.

Sew Muzzle to Head stuffing lightly before closing.

Fold Ears in half and sew to Head.

Sew Head to Body.

Stuff Arms firmly. Fold Cuffs to outside and sew Front Paws to Arms, stuffing lightly before closing. Add Black accent lines.

Stuff Legs firmly. Sew Back Paws to Legs, stuffing lightly before closing. Add Black accent lines.

Attach Straps to center front of Apron. Place Apron on Body with Straps over shoulders to the back, and weave one tie through end of each Strap. Tie in a bow. Add bow to front.

Add Black mouth.

Weave a 36" length of yarn through sts on Rnd 11 of Cap, gathering to fit Head. Tie in a knot and trim ends. Sew Cap to Head. Add bow.

Add White Turkey Loop Stitch hair as desired (Fig. 4, page 2).

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