Mrs. Pilgrim Bear

I feel like I have been talking about this poor bear forever. I finished her body and then it took forever to get back to her head as I wandered off to work on other Thanksgiving projects. However, I do love her and want a set for myself before next Thanksgiving.

This bear was created using Annie's Attic Crochet Pilgrim Bears, 8B040. The original pattern is slightly different with more details as I mentioned in my blog about Mr. Pilgrim Bear. However, for those who are interested the pattern is still widely available on the vintage market. Along with making a set for myself, I have a few others to make before the pattern will be retired I am sure.

The bears shipped out last Tuesday and should have arrived either last Friday, or Monday. I hope their journey was a safe one. Since I try to post my blogs in advance, it is not always easy to keep time in perspective. I know during Thanksgiving week my time to update is limited.

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Pilgrim Bear

This is the first of the Pilgrim Bears I have been talking about in previous blogs. The pattern is Annie's Attic Crochet Pilgrim Bears, 8B040. I see this offered often at vintage pattern sites and even eBay if anyone is interested. The Annie's pattern has far more detailed faces, but I liked the simpler look.

I learned so much making this bear. The pattern was easy to follow and I was amazed that the bear stood even before I added the cardboard to reinforce the shoes. I am currently working to adapt this style to a smaller version of a doll pattern to see if I can get the dolls to stand, too.

I did decrease the size of the bear by using a significantly smaller hook than the pattern called for as space is an issue where this guy will be traveling. I would not necessarily want him to be much larger when I make one for myself. He fits nicely on the piano.

The female Pilgrim is close to completion. As usual, I got distracted working on several other projects, but she should be ready for photographs soon. I have to get these packages ready to mail so they will arrive on time.

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