We have another animal chalk bag! This one is just in time for the holidays and boy does Polly like to get out and climb! Don’t be concerned about her white body, she cleans up easy; Bernat Maker Home Dec yarn is tough and ready for the local outdoor crag. If you live somewhere that does not have year-round climbing, then Polly is perfect for the gym! Anyone on your Christmas list who loves to climb and would love this unique chalk bag? Then get crocheting, it will only take you the afternoon!
I recently listened to a great Radio Lab podcast, the Breaking Bad News Bears episode, where I learned about the pizzly bear – also known as the grolar bear. As suggested by the name, this is a very rare hybrid between polar bears and grizzly bears. Now Polly is all polar bear, but I was inspired by this podcast and all the snow coming down to design her and I think she came out perfectly!
Not a climber? Here are some ways you can still use this pattern:
-yarn ball cozy or yarn bowl
-plant pot cozy
-scrap yarn basket
-child’s purse
-dog treat bag
-Anything else you can think of!
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Looking to put more cute in your climb? Check out these adorable free chalk bag patterns!
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DESCRIPTION
This adorable polar bear chalk bag will light up the climbing wall. It’s made with a heavy-duty yarn that will not fade or wear out, so take it outside! The yarn is soft and the chalk bag is perfectly sized to comfortably hold your chalk ball and fit your hand while staying lightweight. Made with washable Bernat Maker Home Dec yarn in white and blue, this cheerful polar bear is quick and only takes a few hours to make.
MATERIALS
- Bernat Maker Home Dec Yarn (discontinued): (Weight: 5/bulky – 8.8 oz, 317 yds) or Lion Brand Yarn Color Made Easy Yarn (Weight: 5/bulky – 200 g, 7 oz): 1 skein in white and yarn scraps in blue
- Size J (6 mm) crochet hook – I have recently begun using Furls Crochet hooks and have seen immediate relief from the hand pain that used to bother me. I am an affiliate of Furls Crochet and am so proud to represent their quality products.
- ~1 yard of paracord for belt
- Sew on googly eyes
- Polyester fiberfill
- Yarn needle
Chalk Bag Fabric Liner and Pull Cord Materials (Click here to receive your free PDF tutorial on how to add a fabric liner and pull cord to your chalk bag):
- 14 inches of paracord
- Toggle stopper
- Lightweight fabric liner (<1 square yard)
- Refillable chalk ball
- Eyelet or grommet
ABBREVIATIONS
ch: chain
st: stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half-double crochet
blo: back loops only
GAUGE
4” by 4” square = 10 st by 9 rows of hdc with size J (6 mm) crochet hook and bulky yarn *achieving gauge is not necessary if you follow the directions for sizing your chalk bag base, below.
DIRECTIONS
THE BODY
This piece is started in the round with joining and no turning. To achieve an invisible and straight seam, work your first stitch of the next round into the same stitch as your chain and end the round slip stitching into the first stitch of the previous round.
Magic Circle
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Finish off and weave in ends.
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THE EARS (MAKE 2)
This piece is worked in the round with no joining or turning.
Begin with white yarn.
Magic Circle
Finish off and leave end long for sewing. Ears stay flat and are not stuffed.
THE SNOUT
This piece is worked in the round with no joining or turning.
Begin with blue yarn
Magic Circle
Change to white yarn.
Fasten off and leave end long for sewing. Stuff firmly and leave end open.
Remember you can click here to get a free PDF guide to adding your own fabric liner and pull cord to your chalk bag!
ASSEMBLY
Sew on eyes at row 12.
Sew the snout on below the eyes and the ears on either side of the face.
Loop the yard of paracord through the weave of your chalk bag at the back and tie around your waist. Cut down to appropriate length.
Your chalk bag is complete, get out and climb!
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