Tiny Bear Knitting Pattern
This adorable tiny bear knitting pattern is perfect for advanced beginners looking to expand their skills. The finished bear measures approximately 3 inches tall.
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in brown (50g)
- Needles: US size 4 / UK size 9 / 3.5mm
- Stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Gauge:
24 stitches x 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Abbreviations:
- CO: Cast on
- K: Knit
- P: Purl
- K2tog: Knit two stitches together
- SSK: Slip, slip, knit
- BO: Bind off
Instructions:
Body:
- CO 6 stitches
- Row 1: Knit
- Row 2: Purl
- Repeat Rows 1-2 until piece measures 2 inches
- Next row: K2tog across (3 stitches remaining)
- BO all stitches
- Using mattress stitch, seam the sides of the body
- Stuff the body firmly
Head:
- CO 6 stitches
- Row 1: Knit
- Row 2: Purl
- Repeat Rows 1-2 until piece measures 1.5 inches
- Next row: K2tog across (3 stitches remaining)
- BO all stitches
- Using mattress stitch, seam the sides of the head
- Stuff the head firmly
Assembly:
- Attach the head to the body using whip stitch
- Embroider facial features using black yarn
Your tiny bear is now complete! We'd love to see your finished creation - share it on social media with #purljam