Study Buddy is the perfect companion for all your academic adventures. Looking dapper in his striped sweater and always sporting a smile, this snuggly pal is as cute as can be. Featuring both knit and crochet elements, this teddy bear is an engaging project that puts your skills to the test.

SKILL
Crochet and Knit

DIFFICULTY
Intermediate

SIZES
One Size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference (at widest point): 20”
Height: 13”

MATERIALS
Bear
Rico Design Ricorumi DK (100% cotton; 25g/62.8 yds)
• 053 Caramel (MC1) – 8 skeins
Rico Design Ricorumi Furry Furry (100% polyamide; 25g/191 yds)
• 008 Caramel (MC2) – 3 skeins
Sweater
Universal Yarn Uptown DK (100% anti-pilling acrylic; 100g/273 yds)
• 110 Majestic (CC1) – 1 skein
Universal Yarn Uptown Bamboo DK (80% anti-pilling acrylic, 20% bamboo; 100g/284 yds)
• 529 Trench (CC2) – 1 skein
Hook: US Size F-5 (3.75 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Needle: US Size 6 (4 mm) straight (or your preferred needle for knitting flat), set of dpns (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences), and 2 circulars (for tubular bind off) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch marker, removable stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, poly-fill stuffing, 1 yd black sport or DK weight yarn (for embroidery), two 12 mm safety eyes, 19 mm safety nose

GAUGE
21 sc x 23 rnds = 4” in single crochet (sc) with MC1 and MC2 held as one after blocking
22 sts x 28 rows = 4” in Sweater Stripes Sequence after blocking
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
This bear is crocheted in the round in pieces and assembled after completion. A cotton yarn is held together with a furry yarn throughout to create the fuzzy texture of the bear. Place a marker on each Rnd 1 as indicated and move the marker up as you work each round.

The sweater is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up and seamed. The shoulders are joined using the three-needle bind off. Stitches for the sleeves are picked up, worked flat from the top down, and seamed. Neck stitches are picked up and knit in the round. Do not break yarn as you change colors; carry unused yarn up the side.