The Best-Dressed Knitted Bears by Emma King

Author:Emma King [King. Emma]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-1-908449-62-7
Publisher: Pavilion Books
Published: 2013-01-15T00:00:00+00:00

Fisherman Bear

With his hat, cable-knit sweater and a cute little fish on the end of his line, Fisherman Bear is quite a catch. Any fishing fan would be delighted to get Fisherman Bear as a gift – if you can part with him!

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate

MATERIALS

For the sweater

125m (137yd) DK weight yarn (A). The bear’s outfit on this page uses one ball Rowan Pure Wool DK, 100% wool, 50g (1oz), 125m (136yd), shade 0121 Glade

For the trousers

130m(142yd) DK weight yarn (B). The bear’s outfit on this page uses one ball Rowan Classic Cashsoft DK, 57% extra fine merino, 33% microfibre, 10% cashmere, 50g (1oz), 130m (142yd), 522 Cashew

For the wellies and hat

113m (123yd) DK weight yarn (C). The bear’s outfit on this page uses one ball Rowan Wool Cotton, 50% wool, 50% cotton, 50g (1oz), 113m (123yd), 907 Deepest Olive

For the fish

115m (126yd) 4ply yarn for the fish (D). The bear’s outfit on this page uses small amount Rowan Cotton Glace, 100% cotton, 50g (1oz), 115m (137yd), 832 Persimmon

3.25mm and 4mm (sizes 3 and 6) needles (or size needed to obtain tension)

Two 10mm buttons, such as Rowan 00408

Two 7mm press fasteners

Thin wooden dowelling, approximately 25cm (10in) long

Black sewing thread

Sewing needle

10cm (4in) 28-gauge craft wire

Cable needle

TENSION

SWEATER

22 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm (14in) using 4mm (size 6) needles and DK weight yarn, measured over stocking stitch.

TROUSERS

22 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm (4in) using 4mm (size 6) needles and DK weight yarn, measured over stocking stitch.

HAT AND WELLIES

22 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm (4in) using 4mm (size 6) needles and DK weight yarn, measured over stocking stitch.

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