How to Make Marvin the Bear

Marvin the bear is undeniably adorable, capturing hearts with his cute and endearing appearance. Creating Marvin through crochet is a delightful experience, as he gradually takes shape and comes to life in your hands.

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The crochet pattern for Marvin is exceptionally user-friendly, making it accessible even for beginners. With just one color of yarn, you can embark on this joyous crafting journey, and the possibilities for his color are endless—truly a chance to express your creativity! Utilizing a 2mm crochet hook for his body and any color for his eyes, you’ll soon witness the charming features of Marvin taking form.

Marvin’s nose is a safety nose, eliminating the need for intricate embroidery work. Upon completion, Marvin the bear stands at a delightful 4.5 inches tall and 3 inches wide, ready to bring warmth and cheer to anyone fortunate enough to encounter him.

Marvin the Bear Pattern

Gauge

Using single crochet

2 mm hook

6 stitches by 7 rows = 1 inch square.

Supplies needed:

Fine yarn

Treasure Chest Yarn- 51 yards (dollar store)

Crochet hook – I used 2mm but you can use what you would like. Size will change

Yarn needle

Scissors

Stuffing

Stitch marker

Crochet Techniques to Know

Here are the basic crochet stitches we’ll use in this project.
Slip Stitch (sl st): To make a slip stitch, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull through both the stitch and the loop on the hook.
Single Crochet (sc): To make a single crochet, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull up a loop (2 loops on the hook). Yarn over again and pull through both loops to complete the stitch.
Half Double Crochet (hdc): This stitch is taller than a single crochet. To make an hdc, yarn over, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yarn over again and pull through all 3 loops to complete the stitch.
Working in the Back Loops (blo): Normally, we work through both top loops of a stitch. But in this project, we’ll work in the back loops only to create a ribbed texture. To do this, insert the hook under the back loop only. Then, complete the stitch as usual.

Terms and Abbreviations

Here are the crochet abbreviations used in this pattern. Note that all instructions are written in US terms.
FLO = front loops only
BLO = back loops only
ch = chain(s)
dc = double crochet
FLOdc = front loops only double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)

Marvin the Bear Pattern

All of his body parts are in the same colour. Eyes between rounds 9 and 10 with 4 stitches apart.

Head and Body

1. 6sc in mr (6)

2. (Inc) (12)

3. (Sc, inc) (18)

4. (2sc, inc) (24) 

5. (3sc, inc) (30)

6.- 13. Sc around for 8 rounds (30)

14. (3sc, dec) (24)

15. (2sc, dec) (18)

16. (Sc, dec) (12) 

17. Sc around (12)

18. (Sc, inc) (18)

19. Sc around (18)

20. (2sc, inc) (24)

21. Sc around (24)

22. (3sc, inc) (30)

24. Sc around (30)

25. (4sc, inc) (36)

26.- 33. Sc around for 8 rounds (36)

34. (4sc, dec) (30)

35. (3sc, dec) (24)

36. (2sc, dec) (18)

37. (Sc, dec) (12)

38. (Dec) (6)

Finish off and close the hole

Muzzle 

Lightly stuff. Put the safety nose in the centre of the mr.

1. 6sc in mr (6)

2. (Inc) (12)

3.- 4. Sc around for 2 rounds

Finish off and leave a tail for sewing. Pin into place and sew on. 

Ears

Make 2. Do not stuff

1. 6sc in mr (6)

2. (Inc) (12)

3.- 4. Sc around for 2 rounds (12)

Finish off and leave a tail for sewing. Pin into place and sew on. 

Arms 

Make 2. Do not stuff all the way.

1. 6sc in mr (6)

2. (Inc) (12)

3. (5sc, inc)x2 (14)

4. Sc around (14)

5. (5sc, dec) (12)

6.- 16. Sc around for 11 rounds (12)

17.- 18. 6sc, 6sl st

Finish off and leave a tail for sewing. Pin into place and sew on. 

Legs

Stuff legs as you go

1. 6sc in mr (6)

2. (Inc) (12)

3. (3sc, inc)x3 (15)

4.- 5. Sc around for 2 rounds (15)

6. 2sc, 3dec, 7sc (12)

7.- 10. Sc around for 4 rounds (12)

Left leg

11. 3sl st, 8sc, sl st (12)

12. 4sl st, 6sc, 2sl st (12)

Finish off and leave a tail for sewing. Pin into place and sew on. 

Right leg

11. 5sc, 4sl st, 3sc (12)

12. 4sc, 6sl st, 2sc (12)

Finish off and leave a tail for sewing. Pin into place and sew on. 

Tada! You have finished Marvin the Bear.

This pattern is for PERSONAL USE ONLY. The pattern and or parts of it may not be reproduced, translated, altered for sale or for free. You may NOT MASS produce plushies made by this pattern in crochet or inspired by this pattern in other mediums. You may sell your item with this pattern in limited quantities 

Please give credit that this pattern was designed by:

Julia Pilling

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