Using DK yarn the sitting Old Fashioned Bear measures about 19 cm (7,5 inch).
What you need to make:
MATERIALS:
Needles size US 2 1/2 (3mm), US 1 1/2 (2,5mm), US 4 (3,5 mm)
Cable needle
Leftovers from different projects of a similar gauge in DK or worsted in brown beige and black yarn.
For sweater: Leftovers from different projects of a similar gauge in DK.
If you use thicker yarn and bigger size of needles you get a bigger toy.
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Stitch holder
Tapestry needle