Tina Ballerina Bear is an expert at having fun. She’ll even show you how when you crochet her with this free pattern.

Tina’s just one of the characters here at Squirrel Picnic, but she is by far the most outrageously fun-loving of the bunch. She loves karaoke, pillow fights, food fights, tickle fights, water-balloon fights, and limbo. But most importantly, she loves to dance… all the time. In fact, she was dancing right before I took this photo of her. That’s why she has that startled “caught in the act” look on her face.

Her enthusiasm and excitement are contagious. She inspires me to let loose now and then and to fully enjoy every opportunity that comes my way, big or small. So if you have something to celebrate, don’t hold back. Get out your tutu and live it up!

NOTE: Pattern contains links to a step-by-step tutorial on how to create the eyes and embroider the nose and mouth.

Finished size: 6″ tall and 16″ around at the widest point

Materials:

(A) 85 yds worsted-weight yarn in black (Caron Simply Soft in Black, 6 oz 170 g / 315 yds 288 m)
(B) 35 yds worsted-weight yarn in light brown (Vanna’s Choice by Lion Brand, 3.5 oz 100 g, 170 yds 156 m)
(C) 50 yds worsted-weight yarn in pink (Caron Simply Soft in Soft Pink, 6 oz 170 g / 315 yds 288 m)
G-6 (4.00 mm) crochet hook
1 set of size 12 mm safety eyes (If making this for a child, please consider embroidering the eyes.)
Light brown felt
Embroidery floss in black
Polyester Fiberfill
Tapestry needle
1/8 in satin ribbon in pink