Merry Bear is crocheted in the round with bobbles, increases and decreases to give the shaping for the feet, nose, muzzle, and ears. The bear can be worked in one color or with additional colors for the body. It is a great way to use stash yarn or mini skeins.

The materials needed in addition to the yarn are a size E4/ 3.5 mm crochet hook, 2 beads for the eyes, black embroidery floss, ribbon or thread for a hanger, polyfil stuffing, and a yarn needle.