Bear Family by Lorraine Pistorio

Bear Family

Knitting
July 2021
DK (11 wpi) ?
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1255 yards (1148 m)
English
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This darling Bear Family is knit in the round, (Intermediate Level), using Magic Loop (or double pointed needles). The body, legs, arms and head are all knit on as you work along. They are created using #3-light wt. (DK wt.) yarn and size 3 (3.25mm) 32” Circular Knitting Needles (if using Magic Loop) for bears, size 5 (3.75mm) 32” Circular Knitting Needles for clothing. The clothing is removable. Approx. Sitting Sizes: 8 1/2” (Baby), 9 1/2” (Mama), 10 1/2” (Papa)
PAPA Bear: 290 yds. (King Cole Dollymix DK-Taupe) High-Rise Pants & Hat Band: 180 yds. (King Cole Dollymix DK-Shamrock)
MAMA Bear: 250 yds. (King Cole Dollymix DK-Taupe) Dress & Bonnet Band: 200 yds. (King Cole Dollymix DK-Gold)
BABY Bear: 210 yds. (King Cole Dollymix DK-Taupe) Onesie Shorts & Visor: 125 yds. (King Cole Dollymix DK-Red)
• Safety Eyes (or embroidery thread/yarn): 12mm (Baby), 14mm (Mama), 16mm (Papa)
• Embroidery thread/yarn for nose
• 3/8”-1/2” Buttons: 2 (pants), 1 ea. (dress, onesie),1 (Baby’s Visor Back), + more for decoration
• Large-Eyed Blunt Needle & Long Straight Pins
• Removable Stitch Markers, Ring Markers
• Polyester Fiberfill Stuffing