Johnthe Canadian Bear Crochet Pattern by Ira Rottby Ira Rott

John The Canadian Bear
Big Amigurumi
Yarn Weight: 4 6 Skill Level: Easy
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Contents
Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Tools & Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Tips & Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Pattern Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Muzzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Nose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Assembling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
From the Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Special Thanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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Size Tips & Notes
Approximately 31” (78.75 cm) tall. 1. All diagrams in this pattern are vector
graphics & can be zoomed in without loss of
NOTE: Due to the size of the bear, it is not meant quality. To view a close up of a diagram, sim-
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Tools & Materials
1. Bernat Blanket Big Ball Yarn 2. To ensure that all features of the pattern
• Weight category: 6 / Super bulky work correctly, please use the latest version
• Skein weight: 10.5 oz (300 g) of Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Skein yardage: 220 yd (201 m)
• Qty: 3 skeins of any color (MC) for bear 3. This pattern is written in US terms. Please
& a small amount of any contrasting use the conversion chart if you need to
color (CC1) for feet, ears, & muzzle convert the terms to UK standards (page 4).
(optional)
2. A small amount of Medium Weight yarn (4) 4. Use the hyper-linked table of contents for
for nose & maple leaves - any contrasting navigating directly to any section (page 2).
color(s) (CC2)
3. Crochet hooks - 5 mm (H) & 8 mm (L) 5. Bed pillows are great as an alternative
4. Bulky yarn needle option for stuffing material; check out my
5. Stitch markers BLOG on how to use filler from pillows.
6. 2 buttons for eyes - 1” (2.5 cm)
7. Large bag of polyester stuffing or bed pillow 6. If you wish to make your bear smaller, just
- approximately 45 oz (1.3 kg) use a thinner yarn with a suitable size hook.
8. Lace ribbon 31⁄2” (9 cm) wide & Fray Check or The finished size will vary depending on the
bandanna gauge.
Gauge
9 sc X 8.5 rows = 4” X 4” (10 X 10 cm), working
with an 8 mm (L) hook.
NOTE: The gauge is not critical for this item.

Your finished size & the amount of yarn may
vary depending on the materials used & your
tension.
Abbreviations Conversion
Check the following Pattern Guide to see the full This pattern is written using American crochet
description for the stitches marked with v. terminology (US terms). Use the chart below
if you need to convert stitches to British
Abbre- Description in terminology (UK terms).
Key
viation American Terms
Abbreviations Ameri- British
Beg Begin(ning) Key used in the can (US) (UK)
pattern Terms Terms
Bpsc Back post single crochet v
Ch Chain Chain
Ch(s) Chain(s)
Sl st Slip stitch Slip stitch
Direction indicators Single Double
Sc
crochet crochet
Rnd(s) Round(s)
Skip Miss
RS Right Side
Gauge Tension
Sc Single crochet
Single crochet 2 together
Sc2tog (standard or invisible
decrease) v
Pattern Guide
2 single crochet in same Please read this pattern guide carefully to
2 Sc stitch or space (standard or become familiar with the stitches & techniques
invisible increase) v used throughout the pattern.
Sl st Slip stitch Sewing Stitches

St(s) Stitch(es) Backstitch Chain Stitch Whipstitch
WS Wrong Side
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Yo Yarn over
Work instructions within
[] brackets as many times as
indicated after brackets
Special Crochet Stitches

Parentheses are used in Join – Sl st in top of beg st (not a ch) - does
() explanations or to indicate a not count as a st throughout.
group of stitches
Equal sign indicates the Bpsc (back post single crochet) – Insert the
= total stitch count at the end hook from back to front to back around the
of the rows and rounds post of the st; yo & pull up a loop; yo & pull
yarn through 2 loops on the hook.
Invisible increase (2 sc in same st) – Work
Head
the 1st sc into the front loop only; then insert Make 1 (diagram 1). Work in spiral rounds from
the hook through both loops of the same the top down with an 8 mm (L) hook & MC. Use
st & complete your 2nd sc. Invisible increase a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each
completed. round.
Sc2tog (standard decrease) – [Insert the

Diagram 1
hook in next st, yo & pull up a loop] 2 times; TOP OF THE HEAD
yo & pull through all loops on the hook (1 st FOLD & place MARKER on each side
decreased). TIP: You can use the invisible

decrease technique instead of standard
decrease (instructions below).
Sc2tog (invisible decrease) – [Insert the hook

from front to back through the front loop of 21
3
next st] 2 times (photo a-1); yo & pull through 4
5
2 front loops on the hook (photo a-2); yo & 7
6
pull through the remaining 2 loops. Invisible
decrease completed.
Continue in spiral rounds
a-1
To beg: Ch 13
Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook (the skipped ch
does not count as a st), sc in next 10 chs,
3 sc in last ch; continue working across
the bottom of the foundation ch --> sc
in next 10 chs, 2 sc in last ch; do not join
now & throughout = 26 sts
Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1st st of previous rnd, sc in next
10 sts, 2 sc in next 3 sts, sc in next 10 sts,
2 sc in next 2 sts = 32 sts
Rnd 3: Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next
10 sts; [sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] 3
a-2 times; sc in next 10 sts; [sc in next st, 2 sc
in next st] 2 times = 38 sts
Rnd 4: Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next
10 sts; [sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st] 3
times; sc in next 10 sts; [sc in next 2 sts,
2 sc in next st] 2 times = 44 sts
Muzzle
times; sc in next 10 sts; [sc in next 4 sts, Make 1 (diagram 2). Work in spiral rounds with
2 sc in next st] 2 times = 56 sts an 8 mm (L) hook & MC (or CC1). Use a stitch
Rnd 7: Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next marker to mark the beginning of each round.
Diagram 2
MUZZLE
21
Do not break yarn. Fold the head widthwise 4
3
& place MARKER on each side to indicate the
placement of the ears (photo b-1). Continue to © IraRott Inc. 2019
work in spiral rounds.
To beg: Ch 7
b-1 Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook (the skipped ch
the bottom of the foundation ch --> sc
in next 4 chs, 2 sc in last ch; do not join
now & throughout = 14 sts
Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1st st of previous rnd, sc in next
4 sts, 2 sc in next 3 sts, sc in next 4 sts,
2 sc in next 2 sts = 20 sts
Rnd 3: Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next
4 sts; [sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] 3
times; sc in next 4 sts; [sc in next st, 2 sc
Rnds 8 – 15: Sc in each st around = 62 sts in next st] 2 times = 26 sts
Rnd 16: Sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog, sc in next 10 sts; Rnd 4: Sc in each st around = 26 sts
[sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog] 3 times; sc in Finishing: Sl st in next st & fasten off, leaving a
next 10 sts; [sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog] 2 long tail for sewing.
times = 56 sts
Rnd 17: Sc in each st around = 56 sts
Rnd 18: [Sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog] 8 times = 48 sts Nose
Make 1 (diagram 3). Work in the round with a
Rnd 20: [Sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog] 12 times =
5 mm (H) hook & CC2.
36 sts
Rnd 22: [Sc in next st, sc2tog] 12 times = 24 sts
Diagram 3
Finishing: Sl st in next st & fasten off, leaving a 21

NOSE
long tail for sewing. Do not stuff the

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To beg: Ch 6
Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook (the skipped ch Outer Ears
3 sc in last ch; continue working across Same as inner ears, but turn after Row 4 & do
the bottom of the foundation ch --> sc in not fasten off; proceed to joining.
next 3 chs, 2 sc in last ch; join = 12 sts
Rnd 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), 2 sc in
same st as join, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in
Joining

next 3 sts. sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next
Place the inner ear on top of the outer ear with
2 sts; join = 18 sts
RS facing you & hold them with WS facing each
Finishing: Fasten off, leaving a long tail for
other; continue to work through both pieces at
sewing.
the same time, using MC from the outer ear.
Row 5: (RS) Ch 1, sc in 1st st, sc in next 17 sts =

Ears 18 sts
Make 2 inner ears using MC (or CC1) & 2 outer Finishing: Fasten off, leaving a long tail for
ears using MC to complete 2 ears (diagram 4). sewing.
Work in rows with an 8 mm (L) hook.
Arms
Make 2. Work in spiral rounds with an 8 mm

Diagram 4
(L) hook & MC. Use a stitch marker to mark the

EAR
4 2 1 3 5 beginning of each round.

Inner Ear
Outer Ear To beg: Ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook to form
a ring (or start with a magic ring)
Joining Row
Rnd 1: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), 6 sc in
ring; do not join now & throughout =
Inner Ears 6 sts
Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1st st of previous rnd, 2 sc in next
To beg: Ch 2 5 sts = 12 sts
Row 1: 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook (the skipped ch Rnd 3: [Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] 6 times =
does not count as a st); turn = 4 sts 18 sts
Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a st now & Rnds 4 – 8: Sc in each st around = 18 sts
throughout), 2 sc in 1st st, 2 sc in next Rnd 9: [Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st] 3 times =
3 sts; turn = 8 sts 21 sts
Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st st, sc in next st; [2 sc Rnds 10 – 14: Sc in each st around = 21 sts
in next st, sc in next st] 3 times; turn = Rnd 15: [Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st] 3 times =
12 sts 24 sts
Row 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st st, sc in next st; [2 sc in Rnds 16 – 25: Sc in each st around = 24 sts
next st, sc in next st] 5 times = 18 sts Finishing: Sl st in next st & fasten off, leaving a
Finishing: Fasten off & weave in the ends. long tail for sewing; stuff the arm.
Legs Rnds 7 – 8: Sc in each st around = 36 sts
Rnd 9: Sc in next 10 sts; [sc2tog] 6 times; sc in
Make 2 (diagram 5). Begin by working the soles next 14 sts = 30 sts
in the round with an 8 mm (L) hook & MC (or Rnd 10: Sc in next 8 sts; [sc2tog] 2 times; sc in
CC1). next 2 sts; [sc2tog] 2 times; sc in next
12 sts = 26 sts

Rnd 11: Sc in next 8 sts, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts,
Diagram 5
sc2tog, sc in next 12 sts = 24 sts

SOLE
21 Rnds 12 – 14: Sc in each st around = 24 sts

3 Rnd 15: [Sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st] 3 times
4
5
= 27 sts
Rnds 16 – 18: Sc in each st around = 27 sts
Continue in spiral rounds Rnd 19: [Sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st] 3 times
To beg: Ch 9 = 30 sts
Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook (the skipped ch Rnds 20 – 22: Sc in each st around = 30 sts
does not count as a st), sc in next 6 chs, Finishing 1st Leg: Sl st in next st & fasten off.
3 sc in last ch; continue working across Finishing 2nd Leg: Sl st in next st, but do not
the bottom of the foundation ch --> sc in fasten off; keep the last loop on the
next 6 chs, 2 sc in last ch; join = 18 sts hook.
Rnd 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a st now &
throughout), 2 sc in same st as join, sc Stuff the legs firmly. For the best result, push
in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next 3 sts, sc in next the stuffing through the leg by holding the leg
6 sts, 2 sc in next 2 sts; join = 24 sts vertically on a flat surface; this will help to keep
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in same st as join, 2 sc in next the soles flat.
st, sc in next 6 sts; [sc in next st, 2 sc in
next st] 3 times; sc in next 6 sts; [sc in
next st, 2 sc in next st] 2 times; join = Joining Legs
30 sts
Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in same st as join, sc in next st, With the feet facing the same direction, place
2 sc in next st, sc in next 6 sts; [sc in next the legs right up against each other. Thread the
2 sts, 2 sc in next st] 3 times; sc in next needle with a short piece of MC & whipstitch
6 sts; [sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st] 2 across 4 sts (photo c-1). You now have 26 sts
times; join = 36 sts around the edge of each leg.
Change to MC if you made the sole using CC1 c-1

or continue with MC. Work in spiral rounds
from now on, using a stitch marker to mark the
beginning of each round.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, bpsc in same st as join, bpsc in

next 35 sts; do not join now & through-
out = 36 sts
Rnd 6: Sc in 1st st of previous rnd, sc in next

35 sts = 36 sts
Body d-2
Make 1. Work in spiral rounds with an 8 mm (L)
hook & MC. Begin from the stitch remaining on
the hook after finishing 2nd leg & work around
the entire edge of both legs (photo d-1). Use a
stitch marker to mark the beginning of each
round as you go.
d-1
You now have 20 sts around the edge of each

arm & 28 sts around the edge of the body (14 on
each side). Continue to work around the entire
edge of the body & the arms (photo d-3).
d-3
Rnd 1: *Sc in each st of the leg to the seam &

place MARKER in last st made, sc in
seam of the same leg, sc in seam of
next leg; repeat once more from*; sc to
beg marker = 56 sts
Rnd 3: *Sc in each st to the MARKER & remove
the marker, [sc2tog] 2 times; repeat
once more from*; sc to beg marker =
52 sts Rnd 21: *Sc in each st of the body towards the
Rnds 4 – 16: Sc in each st around = 52 sts arm, sc in seam of the body & place
Rnd 17: [Sc in next 11 sts, sc2tog] 4 times = MARKER in st just made, sc in seam of
48 sts the arm, sc in next 20 sts of the arm, sc
Rnd 18: Sc in each st around = 48 sts in seam of the arm, sc in seam of the
Rnd 19: [Sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog] 12 times = body; repeat once more from*; sc to
36 sts beg marker = 76 sts
Rnd 20: Sc in each st around; stuff the body Rnd 22: [Sc in each st to the MARKER &
firmly = 36 sts remove the marker, sc2tog, sc in
next 20 sts, sc2tog] 2 times; sc to beg
Do not break yarn. Place the arms on each side marker = 72 sts
of the body & whipstitch the armpits across 4 Rnd 23: [Sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog] 12 times =
stitches using MC from each arm (photo d-2). 60 sts
Fasten off & weave in the ends. Rnd 24: [Sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog] 12 times =
48 sts
Rnd 26: [Sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog] 12 times = e-1
36 sts
Rnd 28: [Sc in next st, sc2tog] 12 times = 24 sts
Finishing: Sl st in next st; stuff the remaining
part of the body firmly & fasten off.
Tail
Make 1 (diagram 6). Work in spiral rounds with
an 8 mm (L) hook & MC. Use a stitch marker to
mark the beginning of each round.
e-2
Diagram 6
TAIL
1
2
3
To beg: Ch 6
Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook (the skipped ch
the bottom of the foundation ch --> sc Place the nose on the top of the muzzle, just
in next 3 chs, 2 sc in last ch; do not join below the edge & backstitch around using the
now & throughout = 12 sts long CC2 tail from the nose (photo e-3); do not
Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1st st of previous rnd, sc in next fasten off. Using the same yarn tail, chain stitch
3 sts, 2 sc in next 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts, from the nose along the center of the muzzle
2 sc in next 2 sts = 18 sts towards the bottom edge (photo e-4, page 11).
Rnd 3: Sc in each st around = 18 sts Fasten off & weave in the end.
Finishing: Sl st in next st & fasten off, leaving a
long tail for sewing. e-3
Assembling
Holding the head flat with the markers on each
side, place the ears right up against the head &
line up the markers with the center of the ears
(photo e-1). Using the long MC tail from each
ear, whipstitch the ears twice around entire
edge (photo e-2).
Place 2 eye buttons right above the muzzle &
e-4 sew them onto the head using any medium
weight yarn (photo e-7). Stuff the head firmly
(photo e-8).
e-7
Position the muzzle 2-3 rnds above the neck

edge, centering it on the front of the head. Using
the long tail from the muzzle, whipstitch around
the edge leaving a small opening for stuffing
(photo e-5). Stuff the muzzle & complete sewing
(photo e-6). Fasten off & weave in the end. e-8
e-5
Place the head onto the body; using the long MC

tail from the head, whipstitch around the neck,
leaving a small opening at the end for stuffing
(photo e-9).
e-6
e-9
Stuff the neck firmly through the opening (photo e-12
e-10) & complete sewing. Whipstitch around
the neck one more time to secure. Fasten off &
weave in the end.
e-10
Tie bandanna around the neck or finish the bow

as follows:
Cut a piece of wide lace ribbon, wrap it around

the neck & tie a bow. You can also use a short
piece of a narrow ribbon for gathering &
Position the tail on the back of the body. Using securing the center (photo e-13). Snip the edges
MC, whipstitch around the edge, leaving a small of the ribbon at a 45-degree angle & seal them
opening for stuffing (photo e-11). Stuff the tail & with Fray Check.
complete sewing. Fasten off & weave in the end.
e-13
e-11
If desired, make a few maple leaf patches from

medium weight yarn using my FREE Canadian
Maple Leaf Pattern. Place the leaves around the All done!
body as you like & backstitch around the edges
of the leaves using the corresponding color I hope you had a lot
yarns (photo e-12). Fasten off & weave in the of fun :)
ends.
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John The Canadian Bear

Yarn Weight: 4 6 Skill Level: Easy

NOTE: The gauge is not critical for this item.

Sl st Slip stitch Sewing Stitches

 Sc2tog (standard decrease) – [Insert the

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 Sc2tog (invisible decrease) – [Insert the hook

Finishing: Sl st in next st & fasten off, leaving a 21

long tail for sewing. Do not stuff the

Row 5: (RS) Ch 1, sc in 1st st, sc in next 17 sts =

Make 2. Work in spiral rounds with an 8 mm

(L) hook & MC. Use a stitch marker to mark the

4 2 1 3 5 beginning of each round.

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sc2tog, sc in next 12 sts = 24 sts

21 Rnds 12 – 14: Sc in each st around = 24 sts

Change to MC if you made the sole using CC1 c-1

Rnd 5: Ch 1, bpsc in same st as join, bpsc in

Rnd 6: Sc in 1st st of previous rnd, sc in next

You now have 20 sts around the edge of each

Rnd 1: *Sc in each st of the leg to the seam &

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Position the muzzle 2-3 rnds above the neck

Place the head onto the body; using the long MC

Tie bandanna around the neck or finish the bow

Cut a piece of wide lace ribbon, wrap it around

If desired, make a few maple leaf patches from

SAFETY CAUTIONS: Items that contain small

TECH EDITING: Edie Eckman.

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Sc2tog (standard decrease) – [Insert the

Sc2tog (invisible decrease) – [Insert the hook