What you need
Needles US 8 (4mm)
Smaller Bear
Wool -Checkheaton cobbles
Size = 6.5 inch x 3.5 inch (16x8cm)
Instructions
Check out our other Bear projects using this pattern and 8 ply, Double Worsted, DK yarn
Body
Cast on 10 stitches
P 1 row.
K twice into every st = 20sts
K 5, k twice into next st, K 8.
K twice into next st, K 5 = 22 sts
Continue in St-St and work 9 rows.
K2 together to the end.
Cast off P wise.
Legs (make 2)
Cast on 8 sts.
P 1 row/
K into ever stitch = 16sts
Begin with P row and st-st 3 rows.
Foot
K3, K2 tog, K3 tog,K3 tog
K2 tog, K3 = 10 sts
Continue P1 Row
K twice into 1st and last 2t = 12st
P1 row.
St-st 7 Rows.
K2 tog to end. = 6sts
Cast off P wise.
Head
Cast on 12 sts
P 1 row.
K twice into every st. = 24sts
begin with a P row and st-st 11 rows.
Nose
K2 tog to end. =12 sts
P1 row.
(K2 tog) K2 (K2 tog)(K2 tog)
K2 (K2 tog) = 8 sts
P 1 row.
(K2 tog) to end. = 4sts
Thread wool through remaining stitches
draw up and fasten off.
Ears (make 2)
Cast on 6sts.
P 1 row.
Begin with K row continue in st-st and
K2 tog at end end of next 2 rows = 2sts
Now K twice into first and last stitch of next 2 rows. = 6sts
K1 row.
Cast off P wise.
Arms (make 2)
Cast on 5 sts.
K twice into every st. = 10sts
begin with P row and st-st 9 rows.
K3 (k2 tog)(k2 tog) K3 = 8sts
st-st 4 rows.
P2 tog to end. = 4sts
Thread wool through remaining stitches
draw up and fasten off.
To make up:
Sew up seams and firmly stuff. Sew closed.
Sew pieces into place and use black wool for eyes and nose detail.
Dress:
8ply or double worsted yarn
4mm needles (3.5mm)
(Make 2)
Cast on 36sts
K 2 rows
K1, Slip 1 to the end
P1 row
K1 , Slip 1 to the end.
P1 row
K2 Rows
Continue in st-st for 12 rows.
K2 tog to the end (18sts)
Garter stitch for 6 rows decrease 1st stitch at the beginning of each row. (12sts)
Cast off.
Straps (make 2)
Cast on 3 sts
Garter st k 8 rows
Cast off.
Sew up seams and sew on straps, add small ribbon bow for embellishment.
Pants
8ply or double worsted yarn
4mm needles (3.5mm)
(make 2)
Cast on 24 sts
Knit 2 rwos
st-st 12 rows
k4 rows
cast off.
Straps (make 2)
cast on 2 sts
st-st 28 rows.
cast off.
All done!
I found the directions wanting when it came to how to assemble. I would like to see a picture of the back to see what the seaming looks like, along with more specific information about how to attach form and attach the various pieces to the body.
I am still in the process of knitting all my pieces and even now am not convinced I will end up with a product that looks as good as yours because of the lack of information.
Knits up quickly, but pattern doesn’t match the picture of the bear! The body is way too small for the head – it’s cute though and the head pattern makes a great head for a guinea pig, much to my daughter’s delight!!
this is adorable. Anyone know a good(and easy!) pattern for an elephant?
My little brother LOVES them.
mine doesn’t look like yours 🙁
Soooooooo cute!