This cute and cozy bear hoodie is worked in one piece and is quick and easy to make.

The premium pattern can be purchased here as a PDF download and includes sizes 1-7 Years

Written in US terms with abbreviations for UK terms

sc=single crochet (which is double crochet in uk terms)

hdc=half double crochet (which is half treble crochet uk terms)

ch=chain

inc=increase 

dec=decrease

ws=wrong side

rs=right side

rpt=repeat

slst=slip stitch

Materials

Approx 240 g dk/8ply/light worsted acrylic yarn

3.5 & 4 mm hooks I use this set from Amazon*

6-7 x 15 mm buttons

Gauge Square

With 4mm hook

Row1 Ch10, hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each chain across. (8) Turn

Row2-4 ch1, hdc in base of ch1, hdc 7. (8) Turn

Square should measure just over 4.5cm.

If you're out with a 4mm hook try 4.5mm hook.

If you have problems hitting the length but the width is ok, try dc instead of hdc.

Size 2-3 Years

Size to fit: 23 Inch chest 

Ch62 with 4mm hook

Row1 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 hdc in each of next 8ch, 3 hdc in next ch, 1 hdc in each of the next 9ch, 3 hdc in next ch, 1 hdc in each of next 20ch, 3 hdc in next ch, 1 hdc in each of next 9ch, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 9ch. (68) Turn

Row2 ch1, 1 hdc in base of ch1, 1 hdc in each of next 9, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 11, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 22, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 11, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 10. (76) Turn

Row3 ch1, 1 hdc in base of ch1, 1 hdc in each of next 10, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 13, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 24, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 13, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 11. (84) Turn

Row4 ch1, 1 hdc in base of ch1, 1 hdc in each of next 11, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 15, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 26, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 15, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 12. (92) Turn

Row5 ch1, 1 hdc in base of ch1, 1 hdc in each of next 12, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 17, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 28, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 17, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 13. (100) Turn

Row6 ch1, 1 hdc in base of ch1, 1 hdc in each of next 13, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 19, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 30, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 19, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 14. (108) Turn

Row7 ch1, 1 hdc in base of ch1, 1 hdc in each of next 14, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 21, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 32, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 21, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 15. (116) Turn

Row8 ch1, 1 hdc in base of ch1, 1 hdc in each of next 15, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 23, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 34, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 23, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 16. (124) Turn

Row9 ch1, 1 hdc in base of ch1, 1 hdc in each of next 16, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 25, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 36, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 25, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 17. (132) Turn

Row10 ch1, 1 hdc in base of ch1, 1 hdc in each of next 17, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 27, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 38, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 27, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 18. (140) Turn

Row11 ch1, 1 hdc in base of ch1, 1 hdc in each of next 18, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 29, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 40, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 29, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 19.  (148) Turn

Row12 ch1, 1 hdc in base of ch1, 1 hdc in each of next 19, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 31, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 42, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 31, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of next 20. (148) Turn

Row13 (Divide for Armholes) ch1, 1 hdc in base of ch1, 1 hdc in next 20, 3 hdc in next, (front) skip 33, (armhole), 3 hdc in next,  1 hdc in next 44, (back) , 3 hdc in next,  skip 33,(armhole), 3 hdc in next, hdc in next 21. (98) Turn

Row14 ch1, 1 hdc in base of ch1, hdc to end. (98) Turn

Rpt Row 14 until  work measures approx 14 Inches from shoulder.

Last Row ch1, fphdc in base of ch1, bphdc, *fphdc, bphdc* repeat to end. Fasten off. 

Sleeves

With 4mm hook

Row1  join yarn under arm, ch1, 1 hdc in base of ch1, 1 hdc in each of next 37, slst to first at beginning of row. Turn. (38) Turn

Row2-3 ch1, hdc in same and next 37, slst to first. (38) Turn

Row4 ch1, hdc in same and next 35, dec, slst to first. (37) Turn

Row5 ch1, hdc in same and next 36, slst to first. (37) Turn

Row6 ch1, hdc in same and next 34, dec, slst to first. (36) Turn

Row7 ch1, hdc in same and next 35, slst to first. (36) Turn

Row8 ch1, hdc in same and next 33, dec, sl to first. (35) Turn

Row9 ch1, hdc in same and next 34, slst to first. (35) Turn

Row10 ch1, hdc in same and next 32, dec, slst to first. (34) Turn

Row11 ch1, hdc in same and next 33, slst to first. (34) Turn

Row12 ch1, hdc in same and next 31, dec, slst to first. (33) Turn

Row13 ch1, hdc in same and next 32, slst to first. (33) Turn

Row14 ch1, hdc in same and next 30, dec, slst to first. (32) Turn

Row15 ch1, hdc in same and next 31, slst to first. (32) Turn

Row16 ch1, hdc in same and next 29, dec, slst to first. (31) Turn

Row17 ch1, hdc in same and next 30, slst to first. (31) Turn

Repeat Row 17 Until sleeve measures 14 inches from shoulder.

Last Row ch1, fphdc in base of ch1, bphdc, *fphdc, bphdc* repeat slst to first.

Fasten off and repeat for the other sleeve.

Hood

With 4mm hook

Row1 Join yarn at top opposite where starting chain was, ch1 hdc in base of ch1 and next 58, turn. (59)

 Row 2 ch1, hdc in base of ch1, hdc all. (59) Turn

 Repeat row 2 until the hood measures 7.5 inches.

Fold hood in half and slst together from the inside.

Bear Ears

 Using 3.5mm hook 

Row1 Ch3, 7 dc in first ch. (8) Turn

Row2 Ch1, 2 dc in base of ch1, 2 dc in each stitch. (16) Turn

Row3 Ch1, hdc in base of ch1, 2 hdc in next, *hdc in next, 2 hdc in next* repeat to end (24)

Fasten off leaving a long end for sewing.

Button/Buttonhole Bands

With 3.5mm hook

Row1 Starting at left side bottom with ws facing join yarn ch1, hdc up left side, hdc round the hood, and hdc down right side. 

Row2 ch1, *fphdc, bphdc* repeat to end.

Fasten off make sure your buttons fit through the fphdc, then sew your buttons evenly down the right side and sew in all the ends.

That's it completed. I hope you enjoyed making my pattern! 

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