Fumble the Football Bear

By Nicole Chase

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Materials/Yarn Used

Gauge: Not necessary for this pattern; see notes
Hook Size: 4.0mm (G)
Other Tools: tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors
Yarn Weight: Medium (4), Worsted
Yarn Used: WeCrochet / Knit Picks Brava Worsted
Yardage: color A (dark brown): 16 yds, color B (white): 2 yds, color C (light brown): 40 yds
Other Materials: poly-fil stuffing, 9mm safety eyes

Abbreviations

st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
SC = single crochet
SC2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease is recommended)

Special Stitches
SC2tog (using invisible decrease method): Insert hook into front loop of the first stitch. Insert hook into front loop of second stitch. Yarn over. Draw through the first two loops on hook. Yarn over. Draw through both loops on hook. 

Notes

• Checking your gauge is not required for this pattern. Use a hook that is smaller than the size recommended for your yarn weight. This will ensure that your stuffing will not show through the stitches. 
• All pieces are worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round. 
• All pieces, with the exception of the ears, require full stuffing. Stuff as you work to ensure each piece is completely filled. 
• See tutorial photos. 

Safety eyes and noses pose a choking risk for babies; therefore, if making this toy for a baby, I recommend using yarn, felt, or embroidered details.

Legal

PATTERN COPYRIGHT © 2022 NICOLE CHASE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 
PATTERN MAY NOT BE ALTERED, COPIED, REDISTRIBUTED OR SOLD AS YOUR OWN PATTERN. 
YOU MAY SELL THE FINISHED PRODUCT ON A SMALL SCALE. PATTERN/DESIGN CREDIT GIVEN TO WWW.THENICOLECHASE.COM IS APPRECIATED. PERMISSION TO SELL DOES NOT INCLUDE MASS PRODUCTION. LARGE SCALE PRODUCTION IS PROHIBITED.

PHOTOGRAPHY COPYRIGHT © 2022 NICOLE CHASE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 
PHOTOS MAY NOT BE ALTERED, COPIED, REDISTRIBUTED OR SOLD AS YOUR OWN.

Pattern

Body

Using color A (shown as dark brown): 
R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
R5-6: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)
Using color B (shown as white):
R7: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)
Using color A (shown as dark brown):
R8-12: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)
Using color B (shown as white):
R13: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)
Using color A (shown as dark brown):
R14: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
R15: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)
R16: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
Fill with stuffing. 
Do not fasten off. Move on to head.

Head

Using color C (shown as light brown):
R17: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
R18: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
R19: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
R20: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)
R21-25: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)
R26: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
R27: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)
R28: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
If using safety eyes, insert them now between R24-25, with 5 sts between. 
R29: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
Fill with stuffing. 
R30: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
R31: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)
Weave in and out of remaining sts and pull tight to close. Fasten off. 

Snout

Using color C (shown as light brown):
R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (15 sts)
R4: 1 SC in each st around. (15 sts)
Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off. Fill with stuffing.

Ears (Make 2)

Using color C (shown as light brown):
R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
R2: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)
R3: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)
R4: Fold the ear closed. Working through both sides to close, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st at the beginning of the fold. (4 sts) 
Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off. 

Legs (Make 2)

Using color C (shown as light brown):
R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
R4: Working in the back loops only, 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)
R5: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
R6-10: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
Fill with stuffing. 
R11: Fold the leg closed. Working through both sides to close, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. (5 sts) 
Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off. 

Arms (Make 2)

Using color C (shown as light brown):
R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
R3-5: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
R6: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)
R7-9: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)
Fill with stuffing. 
R10: Fold the arm closed. Working through both sides to close, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st at the beginning of the fold. (4 sts)
Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off. 

Assembly

Attach snout to the front of the face, just below the eyes, over R19-23. 

Using dark brown yarn, embroider nose on the snout at R2-3, with a line downwards to the middle of the magic ring. 

Attach ears to each side of the top of the head, between R27-30.

Attach legs between R5-6 of the body, with 1 st in between each leg. 

Attach arms over R11-15 of each side of the body, in line with the back of the legs. 

Using white yarn, embroider a horizontal line on R9, 10, and 11, over approximately 3-4 stitches, and one vertical line down the middle, over approximately 4 rows, to resemble a football. 

Thank you

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Copyright

Pattern copyright © 2023 Nicole Chase. All rights reserved. 

Pattern may not be altered, copied, redistributed or sold as your own pattern. You may sell the finished product on a small scale. Pattern/design credit given to www.thenicolechase.com is appreciated. Permission to sell does not include mass production. Large scale production is prohibited. 

Photography copyright © 2023 Nicole Chase. All rights reserved. 
Photos may not be altered, copied, redistributed or sold as your own.