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Dark Paths Outfit
There are many teddy bears out there.
As a designer, I wanted my own version. A bear that was knit in the round with minimal seaming, one that I could create little outfits for, and one that had a face to melt hearts.
This is My Little Bear! =)
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•In this listing: Instructions are included for both the My Little Bear and his Dark Paths Outfit. You will receive 2 separate PDF downloads.
•The bear is also available on his own, with no clothing. Or, there are other ebooks & listings available that include more/different clothing.
The pattern is recommended for intermediate level knitters who are comfortable working in the round.
Most parts of the bear, as well as his lantern, are knit in the round. The ears, tail & cloak are knit flat.
The bear is constructed using Aran/medium weight yarn and US 5 (3.75mm) DPNs. It measures 9” tall standing and 6.5” sitting.
The clothing is constructed with Worsted weight yarn and US 6 24”circulars. The lantern is constructed with Sport weight yarn and US 2.5 DPNs.
The bear PDF is 9 pages long, the clothing PDF is 5 pages long. Both include photos to assist you.
Techniques used in this pattern:
MR - Magic Ring Cast On (tutorial link provided)
CO - Cast On
BO - Bind Off
BLCO - backwards loop cast on
k - knit
p - purl
m1l - Make one left increase
m1r - make one right increase
kfb - knit front & back increase
k2tog - knit 2 stitches together decrease
3 needle bind off
~Materials ~
1.25 oz Aran/Worsted weight yarn
1 oz Worsted weight yarn (clothing)
Scrap amounts of black & yellow (lantern)
US 5 (3.75 mm) DPNs
US 6 (4mm) 24” circulars
US 2.5 (3 mm) DPNs (lantern)
3 mm crochet hook for Magic Ring cast on
9 mm safety eyes
9 mm triangle safety nose
Black crochet thread
PolyFiber Filling
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Markers
Scissors
1/4” wide ribbon
Hot glue
All pictures/patterns copyright to Violets & Heather ©
The use of pictures/patterns for resale is prohibited.
❤ You are welcome to sell finished items. If selling online, please credit the designer: https://www.etsy.com/shop/VioletsandHeather
This pattern has been fully tested.
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