20 to Make: Knitted Bears by Val Pierce

Author:Val Pierce
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Search Press Ltd
Published: 2012-07-24T04:00:00+00:00

Holly Christmas Bear

Materials:

1 ball red double knitting

1 ball sparkly white double knitting

3 gold star buttons

1 candle button

1m (39½in) red satin ribbon, 5mm (¼in) wide

Materials for basic bear, including light beige double knitting

Needles:

1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10; US 3) knitting needles

Instructions:

Make the basic bear (see Basic patterns).

Dress

Follow instructions for basic dress (see Basic patterns), using red yarn.

When skirt measures 6cm (2¼in), change to white.

Work 3 rows GS.

Cast off.

Work the neckband using white.

Sleeves (make two the same):

Using white, cast on 24 sts.

Rows 1–2: knit.

Break yarn and join in red.

Rows 3–10: SS.

Cast off.

Boots

Using red yarn, follow instructions for basic shoes on the Basic patterns page.

For tops of boots, cast on 16 sts in white and knit 2 rows. Cast off.

Muff

Using white, cast on 18 sts.

Rows 1–2: GS.

Join in red yarn.

Rows 3–12: SS, ending with a purl row.

Rows 13–14: GS, using white yarn.

Cast off.

Hat

Using white, cast on 36 sts.

Rows 1–10: GS.

Break white yarn and join in red.

Rows 11–16: SS.

To shape top of hat:

Row 17: (K4, skpo) across row [30 sts].

Rows 18–20: SS.

Row 21: (K3, skpo) across row [24 sts].

Row 22: purl.

Row 23: (K2, skpo) across row [18 sts].

Row 24: purl.

Row 25: K2tog across row [9 sts].

Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight and fasten off.

Making up

Sew the side seams of the dress and turn right-side out. Slip the dress on to the bear. Catch together the neckband and shoulder seam neatly. Sew the sleeve seams then stitch the sleeves to the armholes. Attach the boots to the bear’s legs (see Basic patterns). Stitch the white tops around the tops of the boots, attaching each one to the boot and to the bear’s leg. Sew on the star buttons. Stitch the side seam of the muff, roll it into a cylinder shape and attach the star button to the front. Cut a length of ribbon long enough to form a strap and stitch it inside the muff, making sure the ribbon join is hidden inside. Join the side seam of the hat and turn back the brim. Make a tiny pom-pom and sew it to the top of the hat. Place the hat on the bear’s head and secure.Sew the candle button on the front.

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