The pattern only uses single crochet stitches and you don’t need to know complicated techniques, but you need to know how to increase (how to crochet two single crochet stitches in one stitch) and how to decrease (how to crochet 2 single crochet sts together). The dimensions of the finished Teddy Bear are around 33 cm/ 13 inches when standing. The pattern uses US crochet terminology.