Knitted Bear Toy Pattern

This lovable knitted bear toy is a delightful project for knitters of all levels, ideal for gifting or keeping as a charming friend for your little ones. Follow these beginner-friendly instructions to create your very own bear.

Materials

• Yarn: 100g of gray worsted weight yarn, 50g of brown worsted weight yarn, and 50g of golden worsted weight yarn.
• Needles: A pair of 4mm (US 6) knitting needles.
• Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill for stuffing the bear.
• Stitch marker: To mark the beginning of your rounds.
• Tapestry needle: For weaving in ends and sewing pieces together.
• Scissors: For cutting yarn.

Gauge

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.

Abbreviations

• k: knit
• p: purl
• st(s): stitch(es)
• kfb: knit front and back (increases one stitch)
• BO: bind off
• RS: right side
• WS: wrong side

Bear Body

1. With gray yarn, cast on 30 stitches.
2. Row 1 (RS): k all stitches.
3. Row 2 (WS): p all stitches.
4. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures 8 inches long.
5. Begin decreasing for the head:
• Row 1: k1, k2tog, k to last 3 st, k2tog, k1.
• Row 2: p all stitches.
• Repeat these 2 rows until you have 10 stitches remaining.
6. Cut yarn leaving a long tail and thread through remaining stitches, pull tight and secure.

Bear Head

1. With gray yarn, cast on 24 stitches.
2. Row 1 (RS): k all stitches.
3. Row 2 (WS): p all stitches.
4. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures 3 inches long.
5. Begin decreasing for the face:
• Row 1: k2, k2tog, k to last 4 st, k2tog, k2.
• Row 2: p all stitches.
6. Repeat these 2 rows until 8 stitches remain.
7. Cut yarn leaving a long tail, thread through remaining stitches, pull tight, and secure.

Ears (Make 2)

1. With gray yarn, cast on 10 stitches.
2. Row 1 (RS): k all stitches.
3. Row 2 (WS): p all stitches.
4. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures 2 inches long.
5. Fold in half and seam the edges together. Leave a long tail for sewing to the head.

Bear Arms (Make 2)

1. With gray yarn, cast on 16 stitches.
2. Row 1 (RS): k all stitches.
3. Row 2 (WS): p all stitches.
4. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures 5 inches long.
5. Cast off. Leave a long tail for sewing to the body.

Bear Legs (Make 2)

1. With gray yarn, cast on 16 stitches.
2. Row 1 (RS): k all stitches.
3. Row 2 (WS): p all stitches.
4. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures 5 inches long.
5. For the paws, switch to golden yarn.
• Next row: k in golden yarn.
• Cast off. Leave a long tail for sewing to the body.

Bear Nose and Eyes

1. With brown yarn, cast on 4 stitches to make a small oval for the nose.
2. Knit in garter stitch until it measures about 1 inch wide.
3. For the eyes, use two small brown felt circles.

Assembly

1. Stuff the body and head with fiberfill.
2. Using the tapestry needle, sew the head to the body securely.
3. Sew on the ears atop the head.
4. Attach the arms and legs to the body, ensuring they are secure.
5. Position the nose and sew it in place, and attach the felt eyes.
6. To finish, create a scarf using golden yarn. Cast on 10 stitches and knit until it is about 20 inches long, then bind off. Wrap it around the bear's neck and secure your ends.

Finishing

Weave in all loose ends, and your cuddly knitted bear toy is complete! Enjoy your new creation, or wrap it up as a thoughtful gift!