My Bear Cardigan is knitted flat from the top down, all in one piece, which makes it a great pattern for advanced beginners. The yoke is shaped with raglan increases, and every step is explained in detail. The sleeves can be knitted flat or in the round, so you can choose the method you prefer.

The body is worked in stockinette stitch and the sleeves in garter stitch. The cute bear faces are made with purl stitches on a stockinette background and go all the way around the cardigan.

It matches My Bear Blanket and My Bear Beanie. Together they make a perfect gift for any occasion.

If you prefer not to use circular needles, the entire cardigan can be knitted on straight needles.

Skill level: Advanced beginner

Sizes:
0–3 mo (3–6 mo) 6–12 mo (1–2 yrs) 2–3 yrs (3–4 yrs)

Needles:

4 mm (US 6) straight or circular needles
4 mm (US 6) DPNs or an 80 cm (32 in) circular needle for the sleeves, if knitting them in the round

Yarn requirements:
150 (200) 250 (300) 300 (350) g /
350 (460) 575 (690) 690 (800) yds

Yarn suggestions: Drops Merino Extra Fine, Debbie Bliss Rialto DK or Cascade 220 Superwash Merino.

You can use any other DK / light worsted yarn as long as you match the gauge.
1 ball of Drops Merino Extra Fine = 50 g / 105 m (115 yds).

Other requirements:

5 (6) 6 (7) 8 (8) buttons
10 stitch markers
Tapestry needle / needle for sewing on buttons
Stitch holders or waste yarn for the sleeves