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My Whimsy Bear Toy
Experience the joy of crafting with this My Whimsy Bear Toy Knitting Pattern in English – perfect for making a cute handmade toy for your little ones.
The pattern includes step-by-step instructions, photos, and video tutorials to guide you through the entire process.
The bear is worked in the round from the bottom up as one continuous piece, starting from the legs and ending at the head. The arms are made separately and joined to the body as you go. The ears are knitted separately and sewn on. Safety eyes are used for the eyes, and the nose is embroidered with black yarn.
Due to the nature of seamless construction, the head may appear slightly turned to the left. This is completely normal and not noticeable during use. Keep in mind that certain yarn types, such as tweed, tend to create a more visible bias in the fabric when worked in the round.
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Skill level: Confident beginner
You should be comfortable with:
• Knitting in the round (on double-pointed needles or using the Magic Loop method)
• Basic increases and decreases
• The Kitchener stitch (grafting) for a seamless finish
Don’t worry — the pattern includes video links for all the techniques, so even adventurous beginners can take it on with a little practice!
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Size: The finished size may vary depending on your yarn and needle choice.
For example:
• Drops Fiesta (50g/110m) on 3.0 mm needles → approx. 26 cm tall
Materials:
• 50 g of Drops Fiesta (or similar yarn)
• 8 mm safety eyes or beads for sewing on
• black thread or matching yarn for embroidering the nose
Needles:
• 5 double-pointed needles 3.0 mm or
• circular needles 80/100 cm 3.0 mm for Magic-Loop Technique or
• Addi Crazy Trio 3.0 mm or (Choose needles 1–1.5 sizes smaller than recommended for your yarn)
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This listing is for a digital knitting pattern (PDF), not a finished product.
Instant download is available after payment. Due to the nature of digital files, refunds are not available.
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- First published: August 2025
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