Knitting and sewing projectsfor all ages and abilities
BBF Craft Pack
Introduction
Harry Bear knitting pattern
Blue’s Big Hug bear
Bitsy bear
Yarn Teddy bear
Teddy bear with cardigan
Teddy bear for peace
Crochet Teddy
Toiletry bags
Pencil cases
Where to send your items
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Our volunteers come from all walks of life and a variety of backgrounds and so every one has differentskills, experiences and networks who may be able to help us.
Whether your donation is time, money or skills, every single contribution of any kind is appreciated bythe foundation.
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Volunteering can help you gain confidence by giving you the chance to try something new and builda real sense of achievement.
Helping The Buddy Bag Foundation with your creative skills gives you a purpose and a project whichbrings joy to the lives of the children in emergency care who receive them.
In this Crafter’s Pack, for the knitters, you will find 6 different knitting patterns, all donated by avariety of talented knitters with a choice ofbears you can knit.
In addition, if you like to sew, there is a drawstring toiletry bag pattern (video) and a pencil casepattern.
All of the items you lovingly create will go inside the Buddy Bags for the children.
Once you have made your item, you will find instructions at the end of this guide so you know whatto do next and where to send your creations.
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TheBuddyBagFoundationCraftPackGet involvedandgetcreative
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Craft: KnitSkill Level: ExperiencedProject Type: Baby/ChildrenDesigner:Berroco Design TeamSize: Approximately 12” tall.
HarryBearSource:https://www.berroco.com/patterns/harry-bear/
Materials
BerrocoChinchilla (50grs), 1ball#5535Fawn(MC) forbear,1ball#5560MadderLake (A) for scarf.
BerrocoGlace (50grs), 1hank#2519Midas (B).
Straightknittingneedles, size8ORSIZETOOBTAINGAUGE.
Crochethook, size5.00mm(H).
Blackembroidery floss.
Tapestryneedle.
1Stholder.
Small amountofpolyfil for stuffing.GAUGE
14sts=4”; 20 rows=4” inStstwithMConsize8needles.
TOSAVETIME, TAKETIMETOCHECKGAUGE.
StitchGlossary
Inc 1
Kin frontandbackofnextst.
WTS
Sl 1,bringyarntoRSofwork, returnslippedstbacktoLHneedle, turnwork,bringyarntoWSofwork, sl 1purlwise.
Back - 1st Leg
Withstraightneedles,usingMC,caston4sts.Row1 (RS): Inc 1, k2, inc 1 –6sts.Row2andallWSrows: Purl.Row3: K1, (Inc 1)4 times, k1 – 10sts.Row5: K8,WTS,p5,WTS,k7– 10sts.Row7: K2, SSK,k2, k2 tog,k2 –8sts.Rows9, 11 and 13: Knit –8sts.Row15: K1, SSK,k2, k2 tog,k1 –6sts. Breakoff yarnandsl6 sts tostholder.2nd Leg
Work same as for 1st Leg, end on Row 15, leaving sts on needle.
Joining Row (WS): Purl 6 sts, cast on 1 st, purl 6 sts from holder – 13 sts.BODYRow 1: K4, Inc 1, k3, Inc 1, k4 – 15 sts.Row 2 and all WS rows (unless otherwise specified): Purl.Row 3: K2, Inc 1, (k4, Inc 1) twice, k2 – 18 sts.Row 5: K16,WTS, p13, WTS, k12, WTS, p11, WTS, k10,WTS, p9,WTS, k13 – 18 sts.Row 7: K5, SSK, k4, k2 tog, k5 – 16 sts.Row 9: (K1, SSK) twice, k4, k2 tog, k1, k2 tog, k1 – 12 sts.Row 11: K2, SSK, k4, k2 tog, k2 – 10 sts.Row 12 (WS): Purl 10, then cast on 9 sts (1st arm) – 19 sts.Row 13: K9 (1st arm), k10, then cast on 9 sts (2nd arm) – 28 sts.Rows 15, 17 and 19: Knit – 28 sts.Row 21: Bind off 9 sts, k to end – 19 sts.Row 22 (WS): Bind off 9 sts purlwise, p to end – 10 sts.
Head
Row 1 (RS): SSK, k6, k2 tog – 8 sts.Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl.Row 3: Inc 1, k1, Inc 1, k2, Inc 1, k1, Inc 1 – 12 sts.Row 5: Inc 1, k3, Inc 1, k2, Inc 1, k3,WTS, p11, WTS, k10,WTS, p9,WTS, k10, Inc 1 – 16 sts.Row 7: Inc 1, k3, Inc 1, k6, Inc 1, k3, Inc 1 – 20 sts.Row 9: K4, Inc 1, k10, Inc 1, k4 – 22 sts.Row 11: K5, SSK, k8, k2 tog, k5 – 20 sts.Row 13: K2, SSK, (k5, k2 tog) twice, k2 – 17 sts.Row 15: SSK, k13, WTS, p12, WTS, k10,WTS, p8,WTS, k6,WTS, p4,WTS, k8, k2 tog – 15 sts.Row 17: K5, sl sts to holder, bind off 5 sts, k to end – 5 sts.
1st ear: Purl 5
Row 1 (RS): (Inc 1, k1) twice, Inc 1 – 8 sts.Row 2: Purl.Row 3: Knit – 8 sts.Row 4: P2 tog, p4, p2 tog – 6 sts.Row 5: K2 tog, k2, k2 tog – 4 sts.Row 6: Bind off as follows: K2 tog twice. Bind off ;ast 2 sts.
2nd Ear: WithWS facing, join MC and purl 5 sts from holder.
Work same as for 1st ear.
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Harry BearPattern page 1
Front - 1st Leg
Withstraightneedles,usingMC,caston4sts.Row1 (RS): Inc 1, k2, Inc 1 –6sts.Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl.Row 3: K1, (Inc 1) 4 times, k1 – 10 sts.Row 5: K8,WTS, p5,WTS, k4,WTS, p3,WTS, k6 – 10 sts.Row 7: K3, SSK, k2 tog, k3 – 8 sts.Rows 9, 11 and 13: Knit – 8 sts.Row 15: K1, SSK, k2, k2 tog, k1 – 6 sts. Break off yarn and sl 6 sts to st holder.2nd Leg:
Work same as for 1st Leg, end on Row 15, leaving sts on needle.Joining Row (WS): Purl 6, cast on 1 st, purl 6 sts from holder – 13 sts.
Body
Row 1 (RS): K5, Inc 1, k1, Inc 1, k5 – 15 sts.Row 2 and all WS rows (unless otherwise specified): Purl.Row 3: Inc 1, k5, Inc 1, k1, Inc 1, k5, Inc 1 – 19 sts.Row 5: K15,WTS, p10,WTS, k8,WTS, p6,WTS, k4,WTS, p2,WTS, k10 – 19 sts.Row 7: K5, SSK, k5, k2 tog, k5 – 17 sts.Row 9: K4, SSK, k5, k2 tog, k4 – 15 sts.Row 11: K2, SSK, k7, k2 tog, k2 – 13 sts.Row 12 (WS): P13, then cast on 9 sts (1st arm) – 22 sts.Row 13: K9 (1st arm), k13, then cast on 9 sts (2nd arm) – 31 sts.Row 15: K12, SSK, k3, k2 tog, k12 - 29 sts.Row 17: Knit - 29 sts.Row 19: K11, SSK, k3, k2 tog, k11 - 27 sts.Row 21: Bind off 9 sts, k to end – 18 sts.Row 22 (WS): Bind off 9 sts purlwise, p to end – 9 sts.
Head
Row 1 (RS): SSK, k5, k2 tog – 7 sts.Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl.Row 3: (K1, Inc 1) 3 times, k1 – 10 sts.Row 5: (Inc 1) twice, k1, (Inc 1) 4 times, k1, (Inc 1) twice – 18 sts.Row 7: K2, Inc 1, k3, Inc 1, k4, Inc 1, k2,WTS, p11, WTS, k9,WTS, p7,WTS, k5,WTS, p3,WTS, k8, Inc 1,k2 – 22 sts.Row 9: K1, Inc 1, k5, (SSK) twice, (k2 tog) twice, k5, Inc 1, k1 – 20 sts.Row 11: K9, k2 tog, k9 – 19 sts.Row 13: K2, SSK, k11, k2 tog, k2 – 17 sts.Row 15: SSK, k13, WTS, p12, WTS, k10,WTS, p8,WTS, k6,WTS, p4,WTS, k8, k2 tog – 15 sts.Row 17: K5, sl these sts onto holder, bind off 5 sts, k to end – 5 sts.Ears: Work same as for back ears.
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Harry BearPattern page 2
Scarf: With crochet hook, using A, ch 5.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across – 4 sc’s. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across – 4 sc’s. Turn. Rep Row 2 until piecemeasures 1 1/4”. * Change toB and rep Row 2 twice. Change to A and rep Row for 1 1/4”. Rep from * 8 timesmore. Fasten off.
Fringe: Cut One 3” long strand of B. Fold strand in half. With crochet hook, draw center of strandthrough first st of cast-on edge of scarf forming a loop. Pull ends of fringe through this loop. Inthis manner, make 4 fringes evenly spaced
Finishing
Sew back and front of bear together, leaving ears and bound-off sts at top of head open forstuffing. Stuff legs and arms first, making them quite firm. Stuff body next, being sure to stufflightly so that bear is huggable. Stuff muzzle next,
Optional: If desired, youmaywork running sts around themuzzle withmatching yarn and pull upslightly formore definition. Youmay also sew across the base of ears and around curve of ear togive the earmore shape.
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Harry BearPattern page 3
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Bear is knitted in one piece from toe to toe,and then folded up and sewn into shapebefore being stuffed and features added.Use any colour combination for bear,remembering to hold two strands togetherthroughout.
Completed bear will be approx. 12" tall
Blue’sBigHugBearSource:http://www.barddance.org/knittering/bluesbighugbear.htm
Materials
Forbear:
aran (worsted)yarn,pink
aran (worsted)yarn,beige
6mm(US10)needles
2blackbuttons foreyes
blackyarn
stuffing
For scarf:
DK(sport) tweedyarn inbrown
4mm(US6)needles
Legs:
• With 6mm (US 10) Legs:
• With 6mm (US 10) needles and one strand each of the pink and beige yarns heldtogether, cast on 8 stitches.
• Stocking stitch for 16 rows, ending on a purl row. Break yarn and transfer live stitches toa stitch holder.
• Repeat for second leg, again ending on a purl row. Do NOT break yarn.
• Knit across the leg just worked, and the leg from the stitch holder (16 stitches).Stocking stitch
for 16 rows, ending on a purl row. Break yarn and transfer live stitches to a stitch holder.
ReBelly & arms:• Stocking stitch 12 rows.• Cast on 10 stitches at the beginning of the next two rows using backward loop cast
on. These form the arms, a total of 36 stitches (16 + 10 +10)• Stocking stitch 6 rows.• Cast off 10 stitches at the beginning of each of the next 2 rows, to finish the arms (16
stitches remaining)
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Blue’sBigHugBear
Patternpage2
Head:• Stockingstitch32rows (creating frontandbackofhead).
Arms & back:
• Cast on 10 stitches at the beginning of the next two rows using backward loop cast on.These form the arms, a total of 36 stitches (16 + 10 +10)
• Stocking stitch 6 rows.
• Cast off 10 stitches at the beginning of each of the next 2 rows, to finish the arms (16stitches remaining)
• Stocking stitch 12 rows.king stitch for 16 rows, ending on a purl row. Break yarn and transfer live stitches to a stitch holder.
Re
Legs:
• Work first 8 stitches on needle and slip remaining 8 stitches to a stitch holder.
• Work 16 rows for leg and cast off.
• Place stitches from stitch holder back onto needles, rejoin yarn and work 16 rows for leg.
• Cast off. for 16 rows, ending on a purl row. Break yarn and transfer live stitches to a stitch holder.
Re
Making Up:
• Weave in all ends. Fold bear in half along the head section ensuring legs and armsline up neatly. Pin in place if desired. Starting at an inside leg roughly an inch fromthe end of the leg, begin seaming the bear, following round the outside to the top ofthe head. Secure yarn, and seam other side, again starting near the bottom of the legand continuing to the top of the head, with an opening now left where the legs jointhe body.
• Create ears by running stitches across the corner at each side of the head.
• Stuff bear, filling head and arms first, and then legs and stomach.
• Make neck by weaving a length of yarn in and out around the bear where the armsjoin. Pull tight, pushing more stuffing up into the head to firm before securing theyarn and tidying the ends. Finish stuffing the bear, and seam the opening shut.
• Sew buttons on for eyes, and embroider a nose and mouth. If giving to a child,embroider eyes rather than using buttons.
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Blue’sBigHugBearPatternpage3
Scarf :
Using 4mm (US 6) needles, cast on 10 stitches using brown DK yarn.
Work brioche stitch as described below until scarf reaches desired length, bind off inpattern.
Brioche stitch:
row 1: K
row 2: *(yif, sl 1 purl-wise, k1)*
row 3: *(yif, s1 1 purl-wise, k2tog)*
repeat row 3 for pattern.
You could also use k1 p1 ribbing or other suitable stitch pattern, or substitute length ofwide ribbon if not intended for a small child.
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Bitsy is knit using stockinette (knit 1 row, purl 1 row) and garter stitch (knit every row).Clothes are finished with simple crochet stitches: single crochet, double crochet andchain. Pieces are joined using mattress stitch or, if you prefer, back stitch one stitch infrom edge. Finished doll is about 9" tall.
BitsyBearSource:https://knittingpatterncentral.com/patterns/bitsy_bear.php
Gauge:26stitches=4 inches
Materials:
Knittingworsted:
• Bear-3ozbrown
• 1 snap forbackofpinafore
• 1bagpolyester fiberfil
• Panties-1/2ozwhite
• Pinafore/Headband- 1ozpink
• Knittingneedlessize3orsizeneededtoknit togauge
• CrochethooksizeD(Note:Usewhateversizehookthatwill allowyoutocrochetaroundedgeswithoutdrawingthemuporcreatingripples.)
Abbreviations:
K=knit
P=purl
tog=together
st=stitch
inc= increase(knit in the frontandbackof thesamestitch)
YO=yarnover (yarn forward)
sc=singlecrochet
dc=doublecrochet
Ch=chain
Bear:
Leg
*Withbrowncaston 15 sts. First row: Increase inevery st. (30sts)Startingwithapurl row, stockinette7 rows. **Next row: K 6, K 2 tog 4 times, K to end of row. Next row: Purl
Next row: K6, K 2 tog 2 times, K to end of row. Starting with a purl row, stockinette 15 rows. Putstitches on a spare needle.
Second leg: Repeat instructions from * to **Next row: K 16, K 2 tog 4 times, K 6. Next row: Purl.Next row: K 16, K 2 tog 2 times, K 6. Starting with a purl row, stockinette 15 rows.
Next row: Knit across stitches on needle, knit across stitches on spare needle. You should nowhave both legs on the same needle and 48 stitches. Mark each end of this rowwith a piece ofcolored yarn.
Body: Starting with a purl row, stockinette 23 rows.Decrease for neck: K 2 tog across row. (24 sts) Starting with a purl row, stockinette 3 rows.Increase for head: Inc in every stitch. (48 sts)Head: Starting with a purl row, stockinette 23 rows.Shape top of head:*K 4, K 2 tog*. Repeat from * to * across row. Next row: Purl*K 3, K 2 tog*. Repeat from * to * across row. Next row: Purl.*K 2, K 2 tog*. Repeat from * to * across row. Next row: Purl.*K 1, K 2 tog*. Repeat from * to * across row. Next row: Purl
Cut yarn leaving a long tail. Thread tail through stitches remaining on needle. Pull up tight andfasten off. Match yarnmarkers and sew back seam tomarkers leaving a gap for stuffing.
Sew inside leg seams.
Fold foot so toes point forward and over sew cast on stitches together. Stuff firmly. Before closinggap in back seammake sure tummy is firm and rounded.
Finish back seam.
Cut a length of brown yarn about 20" long. Starting at back, weave through the stitches of thesecond row of neck. Pull up tightly to shape neck.Wrap one end of yarn around neck to covergathering stitches. Again, pull up tightly. Tie yarn ends in knot, trim and bury ends in body.
Ear: With brown cast on 8 stitches.
First row: K 1, inc in next st, K to last 2 sts, inc in next st, K 1. Next row: Purl.
Next row: K 1, inc in next st, K to last 2 sts, inc in next st, K 1. (12 sts)Starting with a purl row, stockinette 3 rows.Next row: K 1, K 2 tog, K to last 3 sts, K 2 tog, K 1. Next row: Purl.Next row: K 1, K 2 tog, K to last 3 sts, K 2 tog, K 1. Next row: Purl. (8 sts)Next row: K 1, inc in next st, K to last 2 sts, inc in next st, K 1. Next row: Purl.Next row: K 1, inc in next st, K to last 2 sts, inc in next st, K 1. (12 sts)Starting with a purl row, stockinette 3 rows.Next row: K 1, K 2 tog, K to last 3 sts, K 2 tog, K 1. Next row: Purl.Next row: K 1, K 2 tog, K to last 3 sts, K 2 tog, K 1. (8sts) Bind off.
Fold ear in half with wrong side together. Over sew row ends. Oversew cast on and bound ofstitches together. Sew ear to top of bear's head. Repeat for second ear.
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Bitsy BearPattern page 2
Muzzle
Withbrowncaston 12 stitches. First row:Purl
Next row: Inc in first st, K to last st, inc in last st. Next row: PurlNext row: Inc in first st, K to last st, inc in last st. (16 sts) Starting with a purl row, stockinette 3 rows.Next row: K 2 tog, K to last 2 sts, K 2 tog. Next row: PurlNext row: K 2 tog, K to last 2 sts, K 2 tog. (12 sts)Next row: Purl. Bind off.Center between ears with bottom about 2 rows above increases for head. Sew in place leaving asmall gap for stuffing. Stuff firmly and close gap.
Face: Thread a long darning needle with black yarn. Mark position of eyes with pins. Bring yarn outat one eye position. Put needle through head up 2 rows in a direct line with first position. Bringneedle out at first position and pull thread through. You have completed one stitch. Make 2morein the sameway. Move to second eye and finish in the sameway.. Satin stitch nose to form a V.Nose ismade at the top, center of muzzle. Makemouthwith one 1ong stitch coming down frombottom of nose and 2 long stitches at the bottom of the first, one on each side. (See Picture)
Arm:With brown cast on 9 sts. First row: Inc in every st. (18 sts)Beginningwith a purl row, stockinette 17 rows. Bind off. Make second arm in the sameway. Stuffarms firmly. Sew to sides of bear at shoulder.
Panties: With white cast on 28 stitches. Stockinette 6 rows.
Next row: K 2 tog, K to last 2 sts, K 2 tog.Next row: P 2 tog, P to last 2 sts, P 2 togRepeat these 2 rows until you have 2 sts on needle. Starting with a purl row, stockinette 3 rows.Next row: Inc in first st, K to last st, inc in last st.Next row: Inc in first st, P to last st, inc in last st.
Repeat these 2 rows until you have 28 sts on needle. Stockinette 6 rows. Bind off. Sew side seams.Put on Bitsy pulling up to waist.
Pinafore:With pink cast on 100. Stockinette 4 rows.
Next row: K 1, (K 2 tog, YO) across row, end YO, K 1.Starting with a purl row, stockinette 15 rows.Next row: K 2 tog across row. (50 sts)Next row: Bind off 20 stitches purlwise. Purl across remaining stitches.Next row: Bind off 20 sts knitwise. K across remaining 10 sts. These sts are the pinafore bib.Starting with a purl row, stockinette 7 rows. Bind off.
Finishing: Sew back seam leaving 1& 1/4" open at top. Turn up hem along picots and sew in place.With crochet hook, attach pink yarn to the top left corner of back openingwith a slip stitch. Ch 1,sc in same st, sc in each bound off stitch of pinafore waistband until you get to bib. Sc in row endsof bib to top corner stitch. Ch 51. Turn and sc in 2nd ch from hook and each remaining ch. Sc ineach bound off st of bib to corner st. Leave comer st unworked. Ch 51, turn and sc in 2nd ch fromhook and each remaining ch. Sc in comer st. Sc in in the unworked sts of bib andwaistband. Scdown one side of back opening and up the other. Endwith slip stitch in top of first sc. Fasten off.Sew snap to top of back opening. Put on Bitsy and tie ties in a bow behind neck.HeadbandWith pink cast on 60 sts. K1, P 1 rib for 3 rows. Bind off in rib. Oversew ends together.Bow:With pink cast on 6 sts. Stockinette for 12 rows. Bind off. Gather and tie center of piece tomake a bow shape. Attach to headband.
Bitsy BearPattern page 3
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You can kit him/her with any yarn you like, usingneedles that give you a very firm gauge so that thefilling does not show through the fabric.
Add an i-cord tail and embroidered whiskers and youhave a cat!
YarnTeddyBearDesignedbySarahBradberry
Patternpage1
Materials andTension
Iused60gm8ply (DK)PatonsFireside indarkbrown@approx95m(110yards)per50gmballand3.25mmneedles.
Mytensionwas26stsand52rowsto4 inchesovergarter ston3.25mmneedles.
Youcanmakethisbearoutofanyyarnusingneedles2–3sizessmaller thanthoseyouwouldnormallyuse foryourchosenyarn.
Pattern
Bear isknitentirely ingarter st.
Legs,BodyandHead:Make 1
Beginningat thetopof thehead,caston40stsandknit32 rows.
Placeacolouredthread in themiddle (approximately)of the last rowtoshowwheretheneck is.
Knita further34rows (total66 rows)
Putacolouredthreadateachendof the last rowtoshowwherethebodystopsandthe legsstart.
Next row:Knit20, turn
Knita further39 rowsonthese20sts.Castoff.
With rightside facing, rejoinyarnto theother20sts
andknit40rows.
Castoff
Arms:Make2
Caston20stsandknit40rows.Castoff
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YarnTeddyBearPatternpage2
MakingUp
Foldthebody inhalfandsewthebackseamfromthecastonedgetotherowwhereyouplacedmarkers for thetopof the legs.
Refold thebodysothat theseamyou just sewedrunsdownthecentreof thebackandsewthe inside legandfootseams.
Stuff your teddy lightlyandsewthetopof theheadclosed, roundingthecornersveryslightly.
Sewacross thecornersofyour teddy’sheadsothat thecornerpoints formears. If youwantyourears tostandout like those in thepicture,gatheraroundthebottomofeachearandpullslightly.
Gatheraroundtheneckontherowwhereyouplacedthemarker for theneck.
Fold thearmpieces inhalfandsewthesideandoneendclosed.Stuff very lightly, sewtheremainingsideclosedandsewthearmtothebody, justbelowtheneck.
Puta ribbonaroundtheneckandembroider face.
PussyCatVariation
Whensewingears,donot roundoff thecorners.
Knita lengthof i-cordandsewtothebackof thetoy, justabovethetopof the legs, fora tail.
Embroider the faceas for thebear,butaddwhiskers
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The finished teddy bar is around 15cm in height.The teddy bear knitting pattern is worked inreverse stocking stitch, with garter-stitch ears,and you'll need just two balls of yarn.
Teddy incardiganPrimaKnittingPattern
Patternpage1
Materials
• PatonsDiploma4ply–One50gball ineachofNaturalandDenim
• Pair2¾mmknittingneedles
• 2x4mmblackbeadsor loop-backeyes
• Washablepolyester toystuffing
• Blackorbrownembroidery thread
• 2smallbuttonsandoptionalpress fasteners
Abbreviationsused in teddybearpattern
altalternate
begbeginning
cmcentimetres
contcontinue
decdecrease
foll following
g-stgarter stitch
inc increase
Kknit
Thebear isworked in reversestockingstitch,PallRSrowsandKallWSrows,exceptearswhichareworked ingarter st –Kevery row.
Ppurl
rem remaining
rep repeat
RS rightside
rev st-st reversestockingstitch
st(s)stitch(es)
st-ststockingstitch
WSwrongside
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Teddy incardiganPatternpage2
HeadsideA (make 1)
Caston10sts. 1st row(WS)Kand inc 1 stateachendof row.2ndrowP. Inc 1 statbegof3rd, 5th,7thand9throws. 16sts. 10th rowP. 11th rowCastoff6sts, k toend.Placemarkerat lastcastoff st.10sts. 12th rowP. 13th rowK.Dec 1 stateachendofnext2 rows.Castoff rem6sts,workingp2togateachendofcastoff row.
HeadsideB (make 1)
Caston10sts. 1st row(RS)Pand inc 1 stateachendof row.2ndrowK. Inc 1 statbegof3rd, 5th,7thand9throws. 16sts. 10th rowK. 11th rowCastoff6sts,p toend.Placemarkerat lastcastoff st.10sts. 12th rowK. 13th rowP.Dec 1 stateachendofnext2 rows.Castoff rem6sts,workingk2togateachendofcastoff row.
Headgusset
Begatbackofneck, caston3sts. 1st rowP. Inc 1 stateachendof2nd,6thand10throws.9sts.Begwithaprow,work 13 rows in revst-st, soendingwithaprow.ShapenoseDec1stateachendofnext2 rows.5sts.Placemarkerateachendof last row.Work5rowsrevst-st.Castoffworkingp2togateachendofcastoff row.
Ears (make2)
Caston7sts,work4rows ing-st.Next rowK2togateachendof row.Castoffworkingk2togateachendofcastoff row.
Body front (make 1)
Caston4sts. 1st row(WS)Kand inc ineveryst.8sts.P 1 row.3rd rowKand inc ineveryst. 16 sts.P1 row.5th rowK7, inc innext2sts, k7. 18sts. **P 1 row.7throwK8, inc innext2sts, k8. 20sts.P 1 row.9throwK9, inc innext2sts, k9. 22sts.P 1 row. 11th rowK10, inc innext2sts, k10. 24sts.Work 13rows in revst-st soendingwithaprow.Shapechest25throwK2tog,k8, [k2tog] twice,k8,k2tog.20sts.P 1 row.27throwK8, [k2tog] twice,k8.P 1 row.29throwK2tog,k5, [k2tog] twice,k5,k2tog.14sts.P 1 row.31st rowK2tog,k3, [k2tog] twice,k3,k2tog. 10sts.Castoffpurlwise.
Bodyback
WorkasBodyFront to **.Work9rows in revst-st. Shape lowerback 15throwK7, [k2tog] twice,k7.16sts.Work3 rowsrevst-st. 19th rowK7, inc innext2sts, k7. 18sts.Work7rows in revst-st. 27throwK2tog,k5, [k2tog] twice,k5,k2tog. 14sts.P 1 row.29throwK5, [k2tog] twice,k5. 12 sts.P 1 row.31st rowK2tog,k2, [k2tog] twice,k2,k2tog.8sts.Castoffpurlwise.
Arms (make2)
Caston3sts. Shapepaws1st rowKand inc ineveryst. 6 sts.P 1 row.3rd rowInc in 1st st, k1, inc innext2sts, k1, inc in last st. 10sts.P 1 row.5th rowKand inc 1 stateachendof row. 12sts.P 1 row.7throwInc in 1st st, k3, [k2tog] twice,k3, inc in last st.P 1 row.Repthe last2 rowsoncemore.Work4rowsrevst-st. 15th rowKand inc 1 stateachendof row. 14sts.Work7rowsrevst-st. 23rd rowK2tog,k to last2sts, k2tog.P 1 row.25throwK2tog,k2, [k2tog] twice,k2,k2tog.Castoffpurlwise,slippingthe first st
Legs (make2)
Caston22sts.BegwithaKrow,work2 rows.Dec 1 stateachendofnext2 rows. 18sts. 5th rowK2tog,k6,k2tog,k6,k2tog. 15 sts. 6th rowP2tog,p11,p2tog. 13 sts. 7th rowInc in 1st st, k5, inc innextst, k5, inc in last st. 16 sts.Work9rows in revst-st. 17th rowK2tog,k4, [k2tog] twice,k4,k2tog.12 sts.P 1 row.Castoffworkingk2togateachendofcastoff row.
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Soles (make2)
Caston3sts. 1st rowKand inc 1 stateachendof row.5sts.Work9rows in revst-st. 11th rowK2tog,k1, k2tog.Castoffpurlwise, slipping first st.
Tomakeupyour teddybear
Makesurepurl side is therightside.Pressallpieces.
Withpurl sides together, andusingatinybackstitch, join frontandbackbodypieces togetherallaroundfrombackneckto frontneck.Turnthroughandstuff throughneckopening,donotcloseseam.
Joinheadsidepieces fromtipofnosetochin. Insertheadgusset,matchingmarkers (theseareapproximateeyepositions), stuffhead,mouldingasyougo, stuffingnose firmly first. Leaveneckedgeopen.
Joinheadtobodyaroundneckedge,addingmorestuffingasyouwork. Tiea lengthofyarnaroundneck,pullupbutnot tootightly, fastenoff.
Sewup legsandarmsandstuff, thenpinning inplacetobody, sewon limbs,passingthreadthroughbodyseveral timessoarmsand legsappear tobe jointed.
Sewtheears to thehead,curvingslightly. Sewthebeadeyes to thehead, sinkingthemintothefacebypullingthethreads towards thebackof theheadandsecuring.Embroiderasmallnose,mouthandclaws.
Toknit the teddybear's jacket
(Worked ing-st throughout)
Right front
Caston10sts. 1st rowKand inc 1 st in first st.K7 rows,endingat frontedge.Shapeunderarm9throwKand inc in last st. 10th rowKand inc in first st. 11th rowAs9throw. 14sts.K5 rows,endingatfrontedge.Shape front 17th rowK1,k2tog,k toend.K3 rows.Repthe last4 rowstwicemore.Castoff rem11 sts.
Left front
Caston10sts. 1st rowKand inc 1 st in last st.K7 rows,endingatsideedge.Shapeunderarm9throwKand inc in first st. 10th rowKand inc in last st. 11th rowAs9throw. 14sts.K5 rows,endingatsideedge.Shape front 17th rowKto last3sts, k2tog,k1.K3 rows.Repthe last4 rowstwicemore.Castoff rem11 sts.
Back
Caston20sts.K8rows.Shapeunderarm9th, 10thand11th rowsKand inc 1 stateachendof row.26sts.K 14 rows.Shapebackneck26throwK11, castoff4sts, k toend.ShaperightshoulderNextrowKto last2sts, k2tog.K 1 row.Castoff. Shape left shoulderNext rowRejoinyarntoneckedgeanddec 1 statbegof row.K 1 row.Castoff.
Tomakeup
Donotpress. Joinshoulderandunderarmseams.Dress thebear,overlapthe jacket frontsslightlyandsewbuttons throughboth layers. If youwant toundothe jacket, sewbuttons toonefrontandpress fasteners tocorrespondwithbuttons.
This teddybearknittingpatternwastakenfromTheKnittedTeddyBear:MakeYourOwnHeirloomToys,withDozensofPatterns forUniqueClothing bySandraPolley.
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This pattern is free to use, copy andshare.
This crochet pattern is written in UKterms, worked in the round.
You will need:
• 2 main colours dk yarn for body• 1 small amount dk yarn for
stitched nose• 2 safety eyes• fibre fill toy stuffing• crochet hook – 3.5mm• needle• scissors• stitch markers if you like using
them
AbbreviationsRnd roundInc increase -1 stitch becomes 2Dc double crochetDec decrease – 2 stitches become 1St stitch(?) number of stitches at the end of that instructionWork even one stitch in every stitch from the previous round
Head and body (worked top down)
Using colour ARnd 1 Magic circle 6dc (6)Rnd 2 inc in each st (12)Rnd 3 (inc, dc) repeat to end (18)Rnd 4 (inc, 2dc) repeat to end (24)Rnd 5 (inc, 3dc) repeat to end (30)Rnd 6 (inc, 4dc) repeat to end (36)Rnd 7 (inc, 5dc) repeat to end (42)Rnd 8 (inc, 6dc) repeat to end (48)Rnd 9-16 work even (48)
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Head and body (worked top down) continued
Rnd 17 (dec, 6dc) repeat to end (42)Rnd 18 (dec, 5dc) repeat to end (36)Rnd 19 (dec, 4dc) repeat to end (30)Rnd 20 (dec, 3dc) repeat to end (24)Rnd 21 (dec, 2dc) repeat to end (18)Rnd 22 work even (18)Rnd 23 (inc, 5dc) repeat to end (21)Rnd 24 (inc, 6dc) repeat to end (24)Rnd 25 (inc, 7dc) repeat to end (27)Rnd 26 (inc, 8dc) repeat to end (30)Rnd 27 (inc, 9dc) repeat to end (33)Rnd 28 (inc, 10dc) repeat to end (36)Rnd 29-34 work even (36)Rnd 35 (dec, 4dc) repeat to end (30)Rnd 36 (dec, 3dc) repeat to end (24)Rnd 37 (dec, 2dc) repeat to end (18)Attach 2 safety eyes as in photo and stuff.Rnd 38 (dec, dc) repeat to end (12)Rnd 39 6dec (6)Use yarn end to sew up hole
Ears – make 2Using colour ARnd 1 Magic circle 6dc (6)Rnd 2 6inc (12)Rnd 3 (inc, dc) repeat to end (18)Rnd 4 and 5 work even (18)Rnd 6 (dec, dc) repeat to end (12)
Squash flat and sew bottom edge together, then attach to head using photo as aguide to place.
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SnoutUsing colour BRnd 1 Magic circle 6dc (6)Rnd 2 6 inc (12)Rnd 3 (inc, dc) repeat to end (18)Rnd 4 (inc, 2dc) repeat to end (24)Rnd 5 (inc, 3dc) repeat to end (30)Rnd 6 and 7 work even (30)Rnd 8 (dec, 3dc) repeat to end (24)Use yarn end to sew snout into place on head, using photo as a guide to place andremembering to stuff.
NoseUsing small amount of colour CEmbroider nose and centre line using photo as a guide.
Arms – make 2Starting with colour B
Rnd 1 Magic circle 6dc (6)Rnd 2 inc in each st (12)Rnd 3 (inc, dc) repeat to end (18)Rnd 4 (inc, 2dc) repeat to end (24)Rnd 5 work even (24)
Change to colour ARnd 6-8 work even (24)Rnd 9 (dec, 2dc) repeat to end (18)Rnd 10 6dec (12)Rnd 11-20 work even (12)
Stuff the round hand section, leaving the arm floppy.
Squash top of the arm closed and sew together.
Use yarn end to sew onto body using photo as guide.
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Legs – make 2Using colour B
Rnd 1 Magic circle 6dc (6)Rnd 2 inc in each st (12)Rnd 3 (inc, dc) repeat to end (18)Rnd 4 (inc, 2dc) repeat to end (24)Rnd 5 (inc, 3dc) repeat to end (30)Rnd 6 (inc, 4dc) repeat to end (36)Rnd 7 (inc, 5dc) repeat to end (42)Rnd 8 (inc, 6dc) repeat to end (48)Rnd 9 work even (48)
Change to colour A
Rnd 10-12 work even (48)Rnd 13 (dec, 6dc) 3 times, dec, work even to end (44)Rnd 14 (dec, 5dc) 3 times, dec, work even to end (40)Rnd 15 (dec, 4dc) 3 times, dec, work even to end (36)Rnd 16 (dec, 3dc) 3 times, dec, work even to end (32)Rnd 17 (dec, 2dc) 3 times, dec, work even to end (32)Rnd 18 (dec, dc) 3 times, dec, work even to end (28)Rnd 19 4 dec, work even to end (24)Rnd 20 (dec, 2dc) repeat to end (18)Rnd 21 6dec (12)Rnd 22-26 work even (12)
Stuff the large bulbous foot section, leaving the short leg floppy.
Squash top of the leg closed and sew together.
Use yarn end to sew onto body using photo as guide.
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