TAIL

Join your amethyst yarn into the CH space at the back of the bear.

ROUND 1

Working around the space, SC in every stitch in the round. —–[8]

ROUND 2

Hook in 2 SC in every stitch in the round. ——[16]

ROUND 3

SC in every stitch in the round.

ROUND 4

DEC 8 times. ——[8]

Fasten off and leave a 5 inch tail for sewing. Sew the opening closed, weaving in any loose ends.

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ARMS [2]

Join your Amethyst Yarn into the bottom arm space on the side of the bear.

ROUND 1

Working around the arm space, single crochet in the back loop only ( SCBLO ) of every stitch in the round. ——[8]

ROUND 2

SC in the next stitch, INC, SC in the next 3 stitches, INC, SC in the next 2 stitches. —–[10]

ROUND 3 TO 7

SC in every stitch in the round.

Fasten off leaving a 5 inch tail for sewing. Sew the opening closed, weaving in any loose ends. Repeat for the other arm.

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EARS

With your Amethyst yarn, create a MR.

ROUND 1

Hook in 4 SC inside the MR. Pull the ring close.

ROUND 2

Hook in 2 SC in every stitch in the round. —–[8]

ROUNDS 3 TO 4

SC in every stitch in the round.

Fasten off and leave a tail long enough for sewing.

Position and sew the ears between rounds 16 and 17, space them evenly apart. Weave in any loose ends.

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SNOUT

With your light grey yarn, create a MR and CH 1, hook in 3 SC inside the MR, SL ST inside the MR and CH 3, 4 Double Crochet (DC) inside the MR, CH 3, SL ST into the first CH to join. Fasten off leaving a 5 to 6 inch tail for sewing.

Position the snout, one row below the safety eyes and center between the eyes. Sew into place, weaving in any loose ends.

Using your black yarn, sew horizontal lines into the center of the snout for the nose.

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CONGRATULATIONS!

YOU HAVE JUST COMPLETED YOUR MELODY BEAR.