Warm up the little bears in your life with this super fast, super cute knit. Worked as one piece from the top down, the only sewing involved is putting the ears on…which means that you are done, when you are done! Be it a brown bear, black bear, panda or koala, this sweet cardigan is sure to be a favorite throw on piece for baby’s wardrobe.

SKILLS USED: Basics, knitting in the round, shaping, picking up stitches.

SIZES: 3- 9 months (9- 18 months / 18 months- 2 years)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Chest: 21” (23” / 25”), Length, neck down: 9” (10” / 11”)

MATERIALS NEEDED: 230 (260 / 300) yds of bulky yarn, 4 or 5 buttons, US#10 (6 mm) & US#10.5 (6.5 mm) needles, US#10.5 (6.5 mm) double pointed needles, stitch holders, stitch markers.

GAUGE: 12 sts per 4” on larger needles in reverse stockinette stitch