Rnd 2) Ch 5, sc in joining, (Ear), sc in next 3 dc, ch 5, sc in same st, (Ear), slip st in next 5 dc. Do not end off.

Yoke: (Using Brown)
Row 3) Ch 3, 8 dc in same st; ch 1, turn work: 9 dc. Do not end off.

Arm: (Using Brown)
Row 4) Sc in same st, sc in next dc; ch 1, turn work: 2 sc.

Row 5) Sc in same st, sc in next sc; ch 1, turn work.

Row 6) Sc in same st, sc in next sc. Fasten off, secure ends.

Opposite Arm: (Using Brown)
Row 4) Attach yarn to 3rd chain of first ch 3 (dc) on Row 3 of Yoke (opposite side); Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next dc; ch 1, turn work: 2 sc.

Rows 5-6) Repeat Rows 5-6 for first Arm. Fasten off, secure ends.

Body: (Using Brown)
Row 1) Right side facing, attach yarn to first unworked dc on Row 3 after Arm; Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc; ch 2, turn work: 7 dc.

Row 2) Dc in next 4 dc, dec over last 2 dc: 5 dc. Do not end off.

Leg: (Using Brown)
Row 1) Ch 1, turn bear on side and working over last post of dec stitch, sc over the post, ch 2, 2 dc over same post; ch 3, turn work: 3 dc.

Row 2) Dc in next 2 dc. Fasten off, secure work.

Foot Edging: (Using Black)
Right side facing, attach yarn to first st worked on Row 2 of Leg; Ch 1, slip st in same st, sc in next dc, slip st in last dc. Fasten off, secure ends.

Opposite Leg: (Using Brown)
Row 1) Starting with a tail about 6" in length; Ch 5; dc in 4th ch from hook and in next chain; ch 3, turn work: 3 dc.

Row 2) Dc in next 2 dc, dropping old color to backside and joining new color (Black).

Foot Edging: (Using Black)
Ch 1, turn work; slip st in same st, sc in next dc, slip st in last dc. Fasten off.

Finishing:
Using the 6" length from Opposite Leg, thread tapestry needle and sew on to the bear at a desired angle, or use the photo as a guide. Fasten off, secure ends. Tie ribbon in a bow and glue on to neck. Glue on eyes and pompom using the photo. Attach magnet to backside.

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