Body
Begin by
tying a slip knot in white. Make sure not to close the knot completely and
close the sling with a sling crochet (SlC). Cover the result, a ring, with 5
single crochets (SC) into the hole. When you are done, make sure to draw the
loose string tight so that no hole remains. Increase the number of crochets in
the next row by doubling them in each previous crochet (=10 crochets). Row
three is continued with one single crochet and one doubled crochet per previous
crochet in turns (=15 crochets), row four with two crochets per previous two
crochets and a doubled crochet per previous crochet in turns (=20 crochets) and
row five with a 3 per 3, double per one pattern (=25 crochets).
Continue
with 25 crochets per round for the next 10-20 rounds. Then decrease accordingly
and do not forget to stuff the ball that you create with batting.
Arms + Legs
Crochet a
white disc with one round. Start fresh
with a new thread and crochet the first round into the upper sling of the last
crocheted round on the disc. Continue in a circular pattern until the size of
the arm / leg fits the body. Stuff with batting and sow the parts onto the
body. Then, sew the claws onto the arm / leg with black string.
Head
Start by
crocheting a white disc. Complete the first round and second round, then slowly
decrease in the next round for the snout. Continue normally for two more rounds, then sew the
mouth shut. Glue on the eyes and sew on the nose and mouth in black.
Ears
Start with
a sling of three crochets in white and crochet the first round. Then decrease.
Sew the ears onto the head.
To fish, glue on the plastic eyes. If you want, you can also add a little tail. This is how the polar bear looks:
