BERNARD 2

I made the original Bernard for a customer on Etsy back in April. I got a request from another customer to make Bernard again with a few modifications from the original pattern. The first change was that he wanted Bernard’s feet done different. The second change was that he wanted his clothes to be removable so he can put other outfits on Bernard. The third change was the style of hat with this pattern. The pattern for the other outfits will be in another post.

Bernard is a character in OK K.O.! Let’s Be Heroes. Bernard is a big, muscular werewolf with purple fur, yellow eyes, dark purple eyelids, a triangular black nose, short pointy ears, and thick black eyebrows. OK K.O.! Let’s Be Heroes is an American action animated television series created by Ian Jones-Quartey for Cartoon Network Studios.

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn: lavender, black, white, pale yellow, purple, navy blue, jade, light green, red, café latte, coffee, and gray.
D Crochet hook
Polyester fiberfill
Tapestry needle
Elastic cord
1 snap set
Sewing thread
Sewing needle

THUMBS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With lavender, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook working around ch. (4)
Rds 2-3: sc in each sc around. (4)
Finish off. Weave in ends. Using purple, embroider thumb pads.

FINGERS (MAKE 6):
Rd 1: With lavender, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook working around ch. (4)
Rds 2-4: sc in each sc around. (4)
Finish off in first 2 FINGERS for each ARM. DO NOT FINISH OFF in third FINGER for each ARM. Using purple, embroider finger pads.

ARMS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: sc in next 2 sc on third FINGER, sc in next 2 sc on first FINGER, sc in next 4 sc on second FINGER, sc in next 2 sc on first FINGER, sc in next 2 sc on third FINGER. (12)
Rds 2-3: sc in each sc around. (12)
Rd 4: sc in next 4 sc on THUMB, sc in next 12 sc on ARM. (16)
Rd 5: sc in each sc around. (16)
Rd 6: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around. (12)
Rd 7: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around. (8)
Rd 8: sc in each sc around. (8)
BEGIN STUFFING ARMS FIRMLY. CONTINUE STUFFING ARMS FIRMLY AS YOU GO ALONG.
Rd 9: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (10)
Rd 10: sc in each sc around. (10)
Rd 11: (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (12)
Rd 12: sc in each sc around. (12)
Rd 13: (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (14)
Rds 14-19: sc in each sc around. (14)
Rd 20: (sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (16)
Rds 21-26: sc in each sc around. (16)
Finish off. Weave in ends.

ELBOW HAIR (MARK 2):
Rw 1: With lavender, ch 3, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next ch. (2)
Rw 2: Ch 4, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch. (3)
Rw 3: Ch 3, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next ch. (2)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew ELBOW HAIR to ARMS. Weave in ends.

LEGS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With lavender, ch 6, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 4 ch. (5)
Rd 2: Working in free loops of foundation ch, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, working in sc of Rw 1, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc. (12)
Rds 3-5: sc in each sc around. (12)
Rd 6: (sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog) around. (10)
Rds 7-9: sc in each sc around. (10)
NOW WORKING IN ROWS.
Rw 10: sc in next 8 sc leaving remaining sc of Rd 9 unworked. (8)
Rw 11: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc, leaving remaining sc unworked. (5)
Rw 12: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next sc, sc2tog. (3)
NOW WORKING IN RDS AGAIN.
Rd 13: Ch 1, sc in the side of Rows 10-12, slip st in unworked sc on Rd 9, sc in the side of Rows 10-12, sc in top of sc of Row 12. (14)
Rd 14: sc2tog, (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) 3 times. (10)
Rds 15-21: sc in each sc around. (10)
BEGIN STUFFING LEGS FIRMLY. CONTINUE STUFFING LEGS FIRMLY AS YOU GO ALONG.
Rd 22: sc in next sc, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc. (11)
Rd 23: sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 3 sc. (12)
Rd 24: sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 3 sc. (13)
Rd 25: 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 12 sc. (14)
Rd 26: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc) around. (16)
Rds 27-36: sc in each sc around. (16)
Finish off. Weave in ends. Using black, embroider toenails. Using purple, embroider foot pads.

BODY:
Rd 1: With lavender, 8 sc in magic ring. (8)
Rd 2: sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, holding next sc on BODY and sc #3 on RIGHT LEG together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next sc, sc in next sc on BODY, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, holding next sc on BODY and sc #11 on LEFT LEG together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next sc.
Rd 3: sc in next 4 sc, sc in next 15 sc on RIGHT LEG, sc in next 4 sc on BODY, sc in next 15 sc on LEFT LEG. (38)
Rds 4-13: sc in each sc around. (38)
Rd 14: sc in next 8 sc, (sc2tog, sc in next 8 sc) 3 times. (35)
Rd 15: sc in next 11 sc, (sc2tog, sc in next 10 sc) twice. (33)
Rds 16-20: sc in each sc around. (33)
Rd 21: (sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (36)
Rd 22: sc in next 19 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 13 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc. (38)
Rd 23: sc in next 19 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 15 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc. (40)
Rd 24: sc in each sc around. (40)
Rd 25: holding next sc on BODY and sc #8 on LEFT ARM together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 17 sc, holding next sc on BODY and sc #1 on RIGHT ARM together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 3 sc, sc in next 17 sc, holding next sc on BODY and sc #9 on LEFT ARM together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next sc, slip st in next 2 sc.
Rd 26: sc in next 17 sc, sc in next 13 sc on RIGHT ARM, sc in next 17 sc on BODY, sc in next 13 sc on LEFT ARM. (60)
Rds 27-28: sc in each sc around. (60)
Rd 29: sc in next 20 sc, (sc2tog) 4 times, sc in next 22 sc, (sc2tog) 4 times, sc in next 2 sc. (52)
Rd 30: sc in next 18 sc, (sc2tog) 4 times, sc in next 18 sc, (sc2tog) 4 times. (44)
Rd 31: sc2tog, sc in next 14 sc, (sc2tog) 4 times, sc in next 14 sc, (sc2tog) 3 times. (36)
Rd 32: sc2tog, sc in next 10 sc, (sc2tog) 4 times, sc in next 10 sc, (sc2tog) 4 times. (28)
Rd 33: (sc2tog) twice, sc in next 6 sc, (sc2tog) 4 times, sc in next 6 sc, (sc2tog) twice. (20)
Rd 34: (sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog) around. (16)
BEGIN STUFFING BODY FIRMLY. CONTINUE STUFFING BODY FIRMLY AS YOU GO ALONG.
Rd 35: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around. (12)
Rd 36: sc in each sc around. (12)
Rd 37: slip st in next 5 sc, ch 1, sc in same sc as last slip st, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next 4 sc, sc in next 4 sc. (16)
Rd 38: sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next 6 sc, sc in next 5 sc. (22)
Rd 39: sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next 4 sc, sc in next 9 sc. (26)
Rds 40-49: sc in each sc around. (26)
Rd 50: (sc in next 11 sc, sc2tog) around. (24)
Rd 51: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around. (18)
Rd 52: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around. (12)
Rd 53: sc2tog around. (6)
Finish off with a long tail. Weave tail through sc of Rd 53, pull tightly, and secure. Weave in ends.

MUZZLE:
Rd 1: With lavender, 6 sc in magic ring. (6)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12)
Rd 3: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (16)
Rds 4-5: sc in each sc around. (16)
NOW WORKING IN ROWS.
RIGHT JAW LINE:
Rw 6: slip st in next sc, ch 1, sc in same sc as slip st, sc in next 3 sc. (4)
Rws 7-9: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (4)
Finish off leaving a long tail.
LEFT JAW LINE:
Rw 6: Skip next 4 sc on Rd 5, attach lavender in next sc, ch 1, sc in same sc as attachment, sc in next 3 sc. (4)
Rws 7-9: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (4)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew MUZZLE to BODY adding a small amount of stuffing before closing. Weave in ends.

CHIN HAIR:
Rw 1: With lavender, ch 2, sc in second ch from hook. (1)
Rws 2-3: Ch 2, sc in second ch from hook. (1)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew CHIN HAIR to MUZZLE. Weave in ends.

SIDEBURNS (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With lavender, ch 3, sc in second ch from hook and in next ch. (2)
Rws 2-3: Ch 3, sc in second ch from hook and in next ch. (2)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew SIDEBURNS to BODY. Weave in ends.

FOREHEAD HAIR:
Rw 1: With lavender, ch 2, sc in second ch from hook. (1)
Rws 2-3: Ch 2, sc in second ch from hook. (1)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew FOREHEAD HAIR to BODY. Weave in ends.

EARS (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With lavender, ch 5, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch. (4)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew EARS to BODY. Weave in ends.

EYES, EYEBROWS, NOSE, MOUTH AND TEETH:
Using pale yellow, black, and purple, embroider EYES. Using black, embroider EYEBROWS. Using black, embroider NOSE. Using black and white, embroider MOUTH and TEETH.

CHEST HAIR:
Rw 1: With lavender, ch 2, sc in second ch from hook. (1)
Rws 2-3: Ch 2, sc in second ch from hook. (1)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew CHEST HAIR to BODY. Weave in ends.

TAIL:
Rw 1: With lavender, ch 3, sc in second ch from hook and in next ch. (2)
Rw 2: Ch 5, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 3 ch. (4)
Rw 3: Ch 3, sc in second ch from hook and in next ch. (2)
Rw 4: With across straight side of Rws 1-3, ch 1, sc in evenly across. (4)
Rws 5-8: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (4)
Rw 9: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc. (3)
Rws 10-13: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (3)
Rw 14: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next sc. (2)
Rws 15-18: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (2)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew TAIL to BODY. Weave in ends.

PANTS:
Rd 1: With navy blue, 8 sc in magic ring, slip st in first sc. (8)
Rd 2: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sc, ch 18, sc in next 4 sc, ch 18, sc in next 2 sc, slip st in first sc.
Rd 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 18 ch, sc in next 4 sc, sc in next 18 sc, sc in next 2 sc, slip st in first sc. (44)
Rds 4-7: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc. (44)
Rd 8: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 42 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (46)
Rd 9: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around. (46)
Rd 10: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 44 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (48)
Rd 11: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around. (48)
Rd 12: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 46 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (50) Change to black.
Rds 13-14: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around. (50)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Using gray, embroider belt buckle on PANTS. Sew snap to PANTS.

RIGHT PANT LEG:
Rd 1: With right side facing, attach navy blue in same sc as last sc before ch-18 of Rd 1, ch 1, sc in same sc as attachment, sc in the side of Rd 2, sc in next 18 ch, sc in the side of Rd 2, sc in same sc first sc after ch-18, slip st in first sc. (22)
Rds 2-4: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc. (22)
Rd 5: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, slip st in first sc. (24)
Rds 6-8: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc. (24)
Rd 9: (Ch 4, sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, skip next 2 sc slip st in next sc) around.
Finish off. Weave in ends.

LEFT PANTS LEG:
With right side facing, attach navy blue in same sc as last sc before ch-18 of Rd 1, ch 1, sc in same sc as attachment, sc in the side of Rd 2, sc in next 18 ch, sc in the side of Rd 2, sc in same sc first sc after ch-18, slip st in first sc. (22)
Rds 2-4: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc. (22)
Rd 5: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, slip st in first sc. (24)
Rds 6-8: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc. (24)
Finish off. Weave in ends. Place PANTS on BERNARD.

SHIRT:
Rw 1: With jade, ch 48, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 4 ch, (change to light green, sc in next ch, change to jade, sc in next 5 ch) 7 times. (47)
Rws 2-5: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc, (change to light green, sc in next sc, change to jade, sc in next 5 sc) 7 times. (47) Change to light green after Rw 5.
Rw 6: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (47) Change to jade.
Rws 7-11: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc, (change to light green, sc in next sc, change to jade, sc in next 5 sc) 7 times. (47) Change to light green after Rw 11.
Rw 12: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (47) Change to jade.
RIGHT FRONT:
Rw 13: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc, change to light green, sc in next sc, change to jade, sc in next 2 sc. (8)
Rw 14: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, change to light green, sc in next sc, change to jade, sc in next 5 sc. (8)
Rw 15: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc, change to light green, sc in next sc, change to jade, sc in next 2 sc. (8)
Finish off. Weave in ends.
BACK:
Rw 13: Skip next 7 sc, attach jade in next sc, ch 1, sc in same sc as attachment, sc in next sc, (change to light green, sc in next sc, change to jade, sc in next 5 sc) twice, change to light green, sc in next sc, change to jade, sc in next 2 sc. (17)
Rws 14-15: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, (change to light green, sc in next sc, change to jade, sc in next 5 sc) twice, change to light green, sc in next sc, change to jade, sc in next 2 sc. (17)
Finish off. Weave in ends.
LEFT FRONT AND TOP:
Rw 13: Skip next 7 sc, attach jade in next sc, ch 1, sc in same sc as attachment, sc in next sc, change to light green, sc in next sc, change to jade, sc in next 5 sc. (8)
Rw 14: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc, change to light green, sc in next sc, change to jade, sc in next 2 sc. (8)
Rw 15: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, change to light green, sc in next sc, change to jade, sc in next 5 sc. (8)
Rw 16: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc, change to light green, sc in next sc, change to jade, sc in next 2 sc, ch 9, working in sc of BACK, sc in next 2 sc, (change to light green, sc in next sc, change to jade, sc in next 5 sc) twice, change to light green, sc in next sc, change to jade, sc in next 2 sc, ch 9, working in sc of RIGHT FRONT, sc in next 2 sc, change to light green, sc in next sc, change to jade, sc in next 5 sc.
Rw 17: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc, change to light green, sc in next sc, change to jade, sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 4 ch, change to light green, sc in next ch, change to jade, sc in next 4 ch, sc in next 2 sc, (change to light green, sc in next sc, change to jade, sc in next 5 sc) twice, change to light green, sc in next sc, change to jade, sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 4 ch, change to light green, sc in next ch, change to jade, sc in next 4 sc, sc in next 2 sc, change to light green, sc in next sc, change to jade, sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog. (49) Change to light green.
Rw 18: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, (sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog) 6 times, sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog. (41) Change to jade.
Rw 19: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next sc, change to light green, sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog, change to light green, sc in next sc, change to jade, sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog, change to light green, sc in next sc, change to jade, sc in next 4 sc, change to light green, sc in next sc, change to jade, sc in next 4 sc, change to light green, sc in next sc, change to jade, sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog, change to light green, sc in next sc, change to jade, sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog, change to light green, sc in next sc, change to jade, sc in next sc, sc2tog. (35)
Rw 20: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, (change to light green, sc in next sc, change to jade, sc in next sc, sc2tog, sc in next sc) 6 times, change to light green, sc in next sc, change to jade, sc2tog. (27)
Finish off. Weave in ends.

SLEEVES (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: Working around ARMHOLE, attach jade, ch 1, (sc in next 5 sts, change to light green, sc in next sc, change to jade) 4 times, slip st in first sc. (24)
Rd 2: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next sc, change to jade, sc in next 5 sc, change to light green) around, slip st in first sc. (24)
Rd 3: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 5 sc, change to light green, sc in next sc, change to jade) around, slip st in first sc. (24)
Rd 4: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next sc, change to jade, sc in next 5 sc, change to light green) around, slip st in first sc. (24)
Rd 5: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 5 sc, change to light green, sc in next sc, change to jade) around, slip st in first sc changing to light green. (24)
Rd 6: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc changing to jade. (24)
Rd 7: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 5 sc, change to light green, sc in next sc, change to jade) around, slip st in first sc. (24)
Rd 8: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next sc, change to jade, sc in next 5 sc, change to light green) around, slip st in first sc changing to light green. (24)
Rd 9: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc. (24)
Finish off. Weave in ends.

COLLAR:
Rw 1: Attach jade in the side of Rw 14, ch 1, working in the side of Rws, sc in same Rw as attachment, 2 hdc in next Rw, 3 dc in next Rw, hdc in next Rw, sc in next Rw, 2 hdc in next Rw, 3 dc in next Rw working around corner, working in sc of Rw 20, hdc in next sc, sc in next 23, hdc in next sc, 3 dc in next sc working around corner, working in the side of Rws, 2 hdc in next Rw, sc in next Rw, hdc in next Rw, 3 dc in next Rw, 2 hdc in next Rw, (sc, slip st) in next Rw.
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew COLLAR down. Weave in ends.

HAT:
WRAP ELASTIC CORD AROUND HEAD AND TIE TOGETHER.
Rw 1: With café latte, ch 2, 2 sc in second from hook. (2)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next 2 sc. (4)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (4)
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (6)
Rw 5: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (6)
Rw 6: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (8)
Rw 7: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (8)
Rw 8: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (10)
Rw 9: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (10)
NOW WORKING IN CONTINUOUS ROUNDS.
Rd 10: Working around outer edge, evenly space 30 sc around. (30)
Rds 11-13: sc in each sc around. (25)
Rd 11: sc in next 11 sc, ch 5, skip next 5 sc, sc in next 8 sc, ch 5, skip next 5 sc, sc in next sc.
Rd 12: sc in next 11 sc, sc in next 5 ch, sc in next 8 sc, sc in next 5 ch, sc in next sc. (30) Change to coffee.
Rd 13: Working over elastic cord, sc in each sc around. (30) Change to café latte.
Rd 14: Working in front loops only, (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (40)
Rd 15: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (50)
Rd 16: (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (60)
Rd 17: (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (70)
Finish off leaving a long tail. With tail, loosely whipstitch around brim of hat in every other sc. Secure and weave in ends.

BANDANA:
Rw 1: With red, ch 20, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (19)
Rw 2: Ch 1, working in the side of Rw 1, 2 sc in next sc. (2)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc. (3)
Rws 4-5: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (3)
Rw 6: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (4)
Rws 7-8: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (4)
Rw 9: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc. (5)
Rws 10-11: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (5)
Rw 12: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (6)
Rw 13: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc. (5)
Rws 14-15: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (5)
Rw 16: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog. (4)
Rws 17-18: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (4)
Rw 19: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc. (3)
Rws 20-21: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (3)
Rw 22: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, sc2tog. (2)
Rw 23: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog. (1)
Rw 24: Ch 20, sc in second ch from hook and in next 13 ch, slip st in next sc of Rw 17. (19)
Finish off. Weave in ends. Wrap BANDANA around neck and tie together.

Bernard and Ok K.O.! Let’s Be Heroes are copyright Cartoon Network Studios and their respective creators.

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