How cute is this little sleepy bear pajama eater pillow?  For those that do not know what a Pajama Eater is, it’s an open pillow sleeve where you can store a child’s pajama’s on their bed.  It’s such a cute decor item for any child’s bed!  After I made the shark pajama eater pillow, I had to make a cute little bear.  The possibilities are endless, aren’t they?  I’m brainstorming other animals as we speak!  Check out this Panda one!  So stay tuned for more!!  If you have a suggestion for me, feel free to send me a note!  🙂  This little bear works up very simply and is a great pattern for a beginner.  I LOVE the Bernat Baby Blanket Tiny yarn because it’s so soft!

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Materials:

• Bernat Baby Blanket Tiny Yarn, Brown Bear
• Lion Brand Yarn 860-153 Vanna’s Choice Yarn, Black
• Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo Yarn, Orchid
• Big Twist Premium Ivory
• Clover Crochet Hook, Size H, 5.0mm
• Yarn needle
• Yarn Scissors

Abbreviations:

• MR – Magic Ring
• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• dec sc – decrease single crochet
• dc – double crochet
• ss – slip stitch

Body

Ch 44

Row 1: Sc in 2^nd chain from hook across.  Turn. (43)
Rows 2-84:  ch. 1.  Sc in 2^nd ch from hook across.  Turn.  (43)

Sc up both sides after folding rectangle into thirds.  Leave the top slightly larger to fit the eyes and make the ‘face.’  No need to measure, just use your best judgement!

Ears (make 2)

MR

Round 1: Sc 8 inside ring (do not join rows)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st around (16)
Round 3: 2 sc, 1 sc alternating around (24)
Rounds 4-8: sc 24 around (do not join)
Round 9:  dec sc, 6 sc (repeat around 3 times).  Fasten off and fold in half.

Muzzle

MR

Round 1:  Ch 2. Dc 12 in ring.  Join to first dc, not ch 2.  (12)
Round 2:  Ch 2.  2 dc in same st. and 2 dc in each st around.  (join to dc) (24)
Round 3:  Ch 2.  2 dc in same st. *1 sc in next st, 2 dc.*  Repeat from * to*.  Join. (36)
Round 4:  Ch 2.  2 dc in same st.  *sc, sc, 2 dc.* Repeat from * to *.  Join. Fasten off. (48)

Bow

ch 30
join with ss into a loop
Row 1: ch 1. sc in same st. sc around. Join.
Row 2-5:  repeat row 1.
Leave long tail to wrap around middle of band where seam is many times.

Finishing

Embroider sleepy eyes with eyelashes as well as eyebrows.  Attach ears on either corner.  Attach bow below right ear.  Embroider a nose and smile on muzzle and sew the circle only to the top part of the pillow.  Leave the bottom unattached so it will open and be a flap.

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