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Knitables
Bear

Measurements
Standing teddy measures approximately 38cm (15in), from the soles of feet to the top of the ear
Sitting teddy measures approximately 27cm (10½in), from the base of body to the top of the ear
Arm span measures approximately 32cm (12½in) and the leg length is approximately 16cm (6¼in)

Equipment and Materials

One pair of 3.25mm knitting needles (UK10 / US3)
One long pointed darning needle and one wool sewing needle
Good quality washable polyester toy filling (approximately 110g)
Soft tape measure
Scissors
Pins
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Yarn
The yarns listed may be substituted for any DK yarn. The yarn amounts are approximate.
Body, head, arms, legs and ears: Yarn A Debbie Bliss Rialto DK, Colour Camel / Tan (029), 100g (210m)
Body, head, arms, legs and ears: Yarn B Artesano Superwash Merino DK, Colour Biscuit (SFN21), 25g (56m)
Nose and eyes: Yarn C Debbie Bliss Rialto DK, Colour Earth (037), 4g

Pattern Notes
Tension
25sts and 34 rows to 10cm (4in) over st-st on 3.25mm needles.
When knitting toys personal knitting tension is not too much of a concern.
However, if your knitting tension is generally on the looser side then you may want to move down a needle size
to prevent the stuffing from showing through when the teddy is stretched.

Instructions in round brackets

These are to be repeated the number of times stated after the closing bracket.

Casting on/off
The knitted casting on method is recommended. Cast off knit wise unless otherwise stated. When it states cast
off loosely you may wish to cast off using a larger needle, for example a size 4½ or 5mm.

Working in stripes
When knitting different coloured stripes, carry yarns loosely up side of work.

Making up
To create a neat, invisible seam when joining pieces use a mattress stitch, with right side of work uppermost.
When casting on leave a length of yarn that could be used to sew up the seam if required.

Working embroidered stitches

Thread sewing needle with required yarn and knot end of yarn. Take needle through the stuffed toy and bring
it out at the position required. Pull yarn to draw the knotted end right inside the stuffing. Now work the
embroidered stitches. Pass the needle back through the toy to come out in a new position between the knitted
stitches. Pass the needle back through the toy again between the same knitted stitches to come out at a
different position. Repeat until yarn is securely fastened off.

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Abbreviations
K Knit
P Purl
st(s) Stitch(es)
beg Beginning
tog Together
m1 Make one stitch by picking up the horizontal loop before next stitch and knitting into the
back of it
Inc 1 Increase one by knitting into the front and back of the stitch
K2 tog Knit two stitches together
SSK Slip, slip, knit (Decrease - slip the next stitch on the left needle knitwise, then slip the next
stitch on the left needle purlwise. Take the left needle and knit through the front of the
two slipped stitches on the right needle)
P2 tog Purl two stitches together
SSP Slip, slip, purl (Decrease - slip the next two stitches knitwise, one at a time, to right hand
needle. Move these two stitches back to the left hand needle. Insert the right needle into
these two stitches through their back loops and purl these two slipped stitches together)
sl1 Slip 1 stitch (stitch is passed from the left needle to the right needle without being knitted,
slip purl-wise)
psso Pass slip stitch over (pass the slipped stitch over the knit stitch and off the needle)
st-st Stocking stitch (1 row knit, 1 row purl)
g-st Garter stitch (every row knit)
moss Moss stitch (K1, P1)
rib Ribbing (vertical columns of knit and purl stitches, side by side, as in K1, P1)
yrn Yarn round needle (take strand of yarn under and over tip of right hand needle to make a
stitch, then continue as given in instructions)
yb Yarn back (take yarn to the back before working the next stitch)
yfwd Yarn forward (bring yarn to the front before working the next stitch)
B&T Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread through remaining stitches on needle, draw up
tightly and secure by threading yarn a second time through sts

Toy Safety
This adorable bear is sure to become a much loved child’s teddy, so please ensure that attached pieces are
sewn on very securely and seams are tightly finished off. Use only new, hygienic, washable stuffing that
conforms to current safety standards.

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Bear
Body

Before you begin make one small ball of yarn A from the same original ball
Begin at neck edge and with yarn A cast on 24 sts
Row 1 K4, (Inc 1) 15 times, K5 (39 sts)
Row 2 In yarn A P16, in yarn B P7, join second ball of yarn A P16
By using a second ball of yarn you will not need to carry the yarn across the back of the chest, which gives a
neater finish!
Row 3 In A (K2, m1, K2) 4 times, in B K2, m1, K3, m1, K2, in A (K2, m1, K2) 4 times (49 sts)
Row 4 In A P19, in B P11, in A P19
Row 5 In A K18, in B K13, in A K18
Row 6 In A P18, in B P13, in A P18
Rows 7 - 12 Repeat rows 5 and 6, 3 more times
Row 13 In A K11, (m1, K1) 4 times, K3, in B K13,
in A K3, (K1, m1) 4 times, K11 (57 sts)
Row 14 In A P22, in B P13, in A P22
Row 15 In A K22, in B K13, in A K22
Row 16 In A P22, in B P13, in A P22
Rows 17 - 20 Repeat rows 15 and 16, 2 more times
Row 21 In A K22, in B K2, m1, K9, m1, K2, in A K22 (59 sts)
Row 22 In A P22, in B P15, in A P22
Row 23 In A K22, in B K15, in A K22
Row 24 In A P22, in B P15, in A P22
Row 25 In A K6, m1, K15, m1, K1, in B K5, m1, K5, m1, K5,
in A K1, m1, K15, m1, K6 (65 sts)
Row 26 In A P24, in B P17, in A P24
Row 27 In A K24, in B K17, in A K24
Row 28 In A P24, in B P17, in A P24
Row 29 In A K24, in B K2, m1, K13, m1, K2, in A K24 (67 sts)
Row 30 In A P24, in B P19, in A P24
Row 31 In A K24, in B K19, in A K24
Row 32 In A P24, in B P19, in A P24
Rows 33 - 34 Repeat rows 31 and 32
Row 35 In A K9, m1, K15, in B K19, in A K15, m1, K9 (69 sts)
Row 36 In A P25, in B P19, in A P25
Row 37 In A K25, in B K19, in A K25
Rows 38 - 43 Repeat rows 36 and 37, 3 more times
Row 44 In A P26, in B P17, in A P26
Row 45 In A K16, (K2tog) 4 times, K3, in B K15, in A K3, (K2tog) 4 times, K16 (61 sts)

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Row 46 In A P24, in B P13, in A P24

Row 47 In A K25, in B K11, in A K25
Row 48 In A P26, in B P9, in A P26
Row 49 In A K27, in B K7, in A K27
Row 50 Purl
Row 51 K14, (K2tog) 4 times, K17, (K2tog) 4 times, K14 (53 sts)
Rows 52 - 55 Beg with a Purl row, st-st 4 rows
Row 56 P15, turn
Row 57 Slip first stitch knit wise, Knit to end
Row 58 P14, P2tog, Purl to end (52 sts)
Row 59 K15, turn
Row 60 Slip first stitch purl wise, Purl to end
Row 61 K14, K2tog, Knit to end (51 sts)
Row 62 P15, turn
Row 63 Slip first stitch knit wise, Knit to end
Row 64 P14, (P2tog) 2 times, Purl to end (49 sts)
Row 65 K15, turn
Row 66 Slip first stitch purl wise, Purl to end
Row 67 K6, K2tog, K6, (K2tog) 2 times, K7, K2tog, K14,
K2tog, K6 (44 sts)
Row 68 Purl
Row 69 (K2tog) to end (22 sts)
Row 70 Purl
Row 71 (K2tog) to end (11 sts) B&T

Working up from the gathered base, join the side edges of the
body using mattress stitch, leaving the cast on edge open. This
seam will be at the centre back of the body. Stuff the body
firmly, turning and moulding as you work. The body should
measure approximately 32cm (12½in) around at the ‘waist’.

Head

Before you begin make one small ball of yarn B from the same original ball
Begin at end of nose and with yarn B cast on 7 sts
Row 1 (Inc 1) 6 times, K1 (13 sts)
Row 2 Second and every following alternate row: Purl, unless otherwise stated
Row 3 (K1, m1) 12 times, K1 (25 sts)
Row 5 K1, m1, K8, m1, K7, m1, K8, m1, K1 (29 sts)
Row 7 K1, m1, K10, m1, K7, m1, K10, m1, K1 (33 sts)
Row 9 K1, m1, K12, m1, K7, m1, K12, m1, K1 (37 sts)

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Row 11 K1, m1, K14, m1, K7, m1, K14, m1, K1 (41 sts)
Row 13 K1, m1, K16, m1, K7, m1, K16, m1, K1 (45 sts)
Row 15 In B K17, in A m1, K2, m1, K7, m1, K2, m1, join second ball of yarn B K17 (49 sts)
Row 16 In B P15, in A SSP, P15, P2tog, in B P15 (47 sts)
Row 17 In A K3, (K1, K2tog) 4 times, K3, m1, K2, m1, K7, m1, K2, m1, K3, (SSK, K1) 4 times, K3 (43 sts)
Row 18 Next and every following alternate row: Purl
Row 19 K15, m1, K2, m1, K9, m1, K2, m1, K15 (47 sts)
Row 21 K17, m1, K2, m1, K9, m1, K2, m1, K17 (51 sts)
Row 23 K18, m1, K2, m1, K11, m1, K2, m1, K18 (55 sts)
Row 25 K20, m1, K2, m1, K11, m1, K2, m1, K20 (59 sts)
Row 27 K6, (m1, K1, m1, K2) 5 times, m1, K17, m1,
(K2, m1, K1, m1) 5 times, K6 (81 sts)
Row 28 - 42 Beg with a Purl row, st-st 15 rows
Row 43 K1, (K4, K2tog, K4) 8 times (73 sts)
Row 44 Next and every following alternate row: Purl
Row 45 K1, (K3, K2tog, K4) 8 times (65 sts)
Row 47 K1, (K3, K2tog, K3) 8 times (57 sts)
Row 49 K1, (K2, K2tog, K3) 8 times (49 sts)
Row 51 K1, (K2, K2tog, K2) 8 times (41 sts)
Row 53 K1, (K1, K2tog, K2) 8 times (33 sts)
Row 55 K1, (K1, K2tog, K1) 8 times (25 sts)
Row 57 K1, (K2tog, K1) 8 times (17 sts)
Row 59 K1, (K2tog) 8 times (9 sts) B&T

Work a gathering thread through the cast on stitches at the nose, pull up tightly and join the seam from the
nose to the chin. Then working down from the gathered back of head, join the seam, leaving an opening of
approximately 2.5cm at the base of the head. Fill the head with small amounts of stuffing at a time, taking care
to push the stuffing well into the nose to shape it. The head should be firm to the touch but avoid
overstretching the stitches.

Ears (make two)

Begin at base of ear and with yarn B cast on 8 sts

Row 1 Inc 1, K5, Inc 1, K1 (10 sts)
Row 2 Second and every following alternate row: Purl, unless otherwise stated
Row 3 K1, m1, K8, m1, K1 (12 sts)
Row 5 K1, m1, K10, m1, K1 (14 sts)
Row 7 K1, m1, K12, m1, K1 (16 sts)
Row 9 Knit
Row 10 P4, P2tog, P4, P2tog, P4 (14 sts)
Row 11 Knit

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Row 12 P2, P2tog, P6, P2tog, P2 (12 sts)

Row 13 In yarn A, Knit
Row 14 Next and every following alternate row: Purl
Row 15 K1, m1, K5, m1, K5, m1, K1 (15 sts)
Row 17 K1, m1, K13, m1, K1 (17 sts)
Row 19 Knit
Row 21 K1, K2tog, K11, SSK, K1 (15 sts)
Row 23 K1, K2tog, K9, SSK, K1 (13 sts)
Row 25 K1, K2tog, K7, SSK, K1 (11 sts)
Row 27 Sl1, K1, psso, cast off to last 2 sts, K2tog, then continue to cast off

Nose

Begin at top edge and with yarn C cast on 7 sts

Row 1 Knit
Row 2 Purl
Row 3 K1, K2tog, K1, SSK, K1 (5 sts)
Row 4 Purl B&T

Attach the nose, as shown in the illustration. Mark eye

positions with pins. The centre of each eye lies
approximately on Row 16, and there is 7 clear stitches
between each eye. The eyes are worked in back-stitch.
Thread a long darning needle with yarn C and tie a knot
5cm from the end of the yarn. Insert the needle into the
opening at the base of the head and bring it out in the
centre of one of the marked eye positions (please see
instructions on page 2 for working embroidered
stitches). Then work a series of small back stitches to
build up a circular shaped eye. Fasten off yarn. Then
work the other eye in the same way, aiming to make
the eyes equally sized. Close the opening at the base of
the head. Using yarn C stitch the mouth in place as
illustrated.

With the right side of the st-st outside, fold the ears in half and oversew the side edges together. Gently curve
the ears inwards and sew the ears onto the head securely (the ears are positioned approximately 7cm apart).
Position the head onto the neck opening and sew in place.

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Right Leg

Begin at sole of foot and with yarn B cast on 13 sts

Row 1 First and every following alternate row: Purl, unless otherwise stated
Row 2 K1, (m1, K1) 11 times, K1 (24 sts)
Row 4 (K1, m1, K1) 12 times (36 sts)
Row 6 (K1, m1, K2) 12 times (48 sts)
Row 7 Purl
Row 8 (K1, P1) to end
Rows 9 - 18 In yarn A, Beg with a Knit row, st-st 10 rows
Row 19 K6, (K2tog) 10 times, K9, (K2tog) 4 times, K5 (34 sts)
Row 20 Purl
Row 21 K4, (K2tog) 7 times, K16 (27 sts)
Rows 22 - 34 Beg with a Purl row, st-st 13 rows
Row 35 K7, m1, K13, m1, K7 (29 sts)
Rows 36 - 42 Beg with a Purl row, st-st 7 rows
Row 43 K14, m1, K15 (30 sts)
Rows 44 - 48 Beg with a Purl row, st-st 5 rows
Row 49 Cast off 2 sts knit wise, K26, sl 2 sts purl wise (28 sts)
Row 50 Cast off 2 sts purl wise, P26 (26 sts)
Row 51 K2tog, K22, SSK (24 sts)
Row 52 Next and every following alternate row: Purl,
unless otherwise stated
Row 53 K2tog, K20, SSK (22 sts)
Row 55 K2tog, K18, SSK (20 sts)
Row 57 K2tog, K16, SSK (18 sts)
Row 58 SSP, P14, P2tog (16 sts)
Row 59 K2tog, K12, SSK (14 sts)
Row 60 SSP, P10, P2tog (12 sts)
Row 61 (K2tog) to end (6 sts)
Row 62 Cast off loosely

Left Leg

Work as given for right leg to Row 18 then continue as follows:

Row 19 K5, (K2tog) 4 times, K9, (K2tog) 10 times, K6 (34 sts)
Row 20 Purl
Row 21 K16, (K2tog) 7 times, K4 (27 sts)
Rows 22 - 34 Beg with a Purl row, st-st 13 rows
Row 35 K7, m1, K13, m1, K7 (29 sts)
Rows 36 - 42 Beg with a Purl row, st-st 7 rows

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Row 43 K15, m1, K14 (30 sts)

Then continue as given for the right leg from Row 44 to the end

Using the appropriate coloured yarn, work a gathering thread through the cast on stitches at the sole of the
foot, pull up tightly and join the seam from the sole of the foot to just beyond the ankle. Stuff the foot and
ankle firmly, shaping as you go. Then join the rest of the seam using yarn A, leaving the top shaped edges open.
Fill the rest of the leg, thinning the stuffing slightly at the top of the leg to enable sitting. Place the base of the
body on a flat surface, position the legs against the sides of the body and pin in place. Check that the teddy sits
properly and adjust legs if necessary. There should be about 8 stitches between the legs at the front of the
body. Sew legs in place, as pinned, pushing a little more stuffing in the tops of the legs if necessary, before
completely sewing.

Right Arm

Begin at shoulder and with yarn A cast on 8 sts

Row 1 Knit
Row 2 Second and every following alternate row: Purl, unless otherwise stated
Row 3 K1, m1, K2, m1, K2, m1, K2, m1, K1 (12 sts)
Row 5 K1, m1, K10, m1, K1 (14 sts)
Row 7 K1, m1, K12, m1, K1 (16 sts)
Row 9 K1, m1, K14, m1, K1 (18 sts)
Row 10 Inc 1, P16, Inc 1 (20 sts)
Row 11 Inc 1, K18, Inc1 (22 sts)
Row 12 Inc 1, P20, Inc 1 (24 sts)
Rows 13 - 34 Beg with a Knit row, st-st 22 rows
Row 35 K12, m1, K12 (25 sts)
Rows 36 - 38 Beg with a Purl row, st-st 3 rows
Row 39 K18, m1, K7 (26 sts)
Rows 40 - 42 Beg with a Purl row, st-st 3 rows
Row 43 K19, m1, K7 (27 sts)
Rows 44 - 48 Beg with a Purl row, st-st 5 rows
Row 49 (K5, K2tog) 3 times, K6 (24 sts)
Row 50 Purl
Row 51 (K1, K2tog) 8 times (16 sts)
Row 52 Purl
Row 53 (K2tog) to end (8 sts) B&T

Left Arm

Work as given for right arm to Row 38

Then continue as follows:
Row 39 K7, m1, K18 (26 sts)
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Rows 40 - 42 Beg with a Purl row, st-st 3 rows

Row 43 K7, m1, K19 (27 sts)
Rows 44 - 48 Beg with a Purl row, st-st 5 rows
Row 49 K1, (K5, K2tog) 3 times, K5 (24 sts)
Row 50 Purl
Row 51 (K1, K2tog) 8 times (16 sts)
Row 52 Purl
Row 53 (K2tog) to end (8 sts) B&T

Working up from the gathered hand, join the side edges of the arm, leaving the top shaped edges open. Stuff
the arm, turning and moulding as you work. Pin the arms to the sides of the body. Attach the arms to the body
by slipstitching around the edges, pushing a little more stuffing in the tops of the arms if necessary.

All your Bear needs now is an adorable

outfit, but which one will you chose?
The Sailboat Dungarees perhaps!

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