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# GOOFY TEDDY BEAR
## Beginner Machine Knitting Toy Pattern

A delightful stuffed teddy bear with playful, oversized features perfect for your first machine-knitted toy project. This pattern uses simple rectangular panels in stockinette stitch, making it ideal for beginners learning to seam and assemble knitted pieces.

**Finished Size**: Approximately 30cm (12") tall when seated

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## MATERIALS

**Yarn**: 
- Main Color (MC): 200g worsted weight yarn (approximately 360m/394yds)
- Contrast Color (CC) for muzzle and inner ears: 30g worsted weight yarn (approximately 54m/59yds)
- Small amounts of black yarn for eyes and nose embroidery

**Suggested Yarn**: Any worsted weight (medium/4) acrylic or wool blend suitable for toys

**Machine**: 
- Standard gauge (4.5mm) single bed machine
- Suitable for Brother, Silver Reed, Knitmaster, Studio, and compatible machines
- No ribber required
- Suitable for punchcard or electronic machines

**Notions**:
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing (approximately 200g)
- Tapestry needle for seaming
- Stitch markers or contrasting yarn
- Weights and cast-on comb
- Ravel cord for waste yarn cast-on
- Latch tool for bind-off
- Transfer tools (optional, for picked-up stitches)

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## TENSION/GAUGE

**Tension Dial**: T7 (main yarn), T6 (contrast yarn if lighter weight)

**Gauge in Stockinette Stitch**: 
22 stitches × 30 rows = 10cm × 10cm (4" × 4")

**To Check Gauge**: 
Cast on 30 sts on waste yarn, knit 40 rows at T7 in MC, measure center 22 sts × 30 rows. Adjust tension dial if necessary (higher number = looser, lower number = tighter).

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## ABBREVIATIONS

- **RC** = Row Counter
- **T** = Tension dial setting
- **COL** = Carriage on Left
- **COR** = Carriage on Right
- **MC** = Main Color
- **CC** = Contrast Color
- **st(s)** = stitch(es)
- **WY** = Waste Yarn
- **MY** = Main Yarn
- **sts** = stitches
- **HP** = Hold Position (hold button activated)
- **NWP** = Needle Working Position

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## PATTERN NOTES

1. **All pieces are knitted flat** in stockinette stitch on the main bed.

2. **Leave 50cm (20") tails** at cast-on and bind-off for seaming unless otherwise noted.

3. **Row Counter**: Reset RC to 000 at the start of each new piece.

4. **Carriage Settings**: Keep carriage on normal stockinette setting (no slip, tuck, or hold) unless specified.

5. **Tension**: Maintain consistent T7 throughout for even stuffing appearance.

6. **Seaming**: Use mattress stitch with yarn tails, working on the purl (reverse) side so seams are hidden inside the stuffed toy.

7. **Make duplicates**: Several pieces require making 2 or 4 identical panels—this is noted in each section.

8. **Safety**: If making for young children, embroider features securely or use safety eyes rated for the child's age.

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## INSTRUCTIONS

### SETUP FOR ALL PIECES

1. Thread carriage with MC at T7.
2. Prepare cast-on comb and weights.
3. Have ravel cord ready for waste yarn cast-on.
4. Set all buttons/levers to normal knitting (no hold, slip, or tuck).

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### BODY FRONT (make 1)

**Setup**:
- Cast on using waste yarn method with ravel cord
- Set tension dial to T7
- Thread carriage with MC

**Instructions**:
1. Using WY, cast on 26 sts centered on bed (needle positions -13 to +13). COR.
2. Knit 6 rows WY. RC 000. Hang cast-on comb and weights.
3. Change to MC. Knit 2 rows. RC 002.
4. Knit stockinette until RC 042. (14cm / 5.5" height)
5. **Bind off**: With latch tool, chain bind off all 26 sts loosely. 
6. Cut yarn leaving 50cm (20") tail for seaming.
7. Remove from machine, remove waste yarn with ravel cord.

**Check**: Body Front measures approximately 12cm (4.7") wide × 14cm (5.5") tall.
**Math verification**: 26 sts ÷ 22 sts/10cm = 11.8cm ≈ 12cm wide ✓; 42 rows ÷ 30 rows/10cm = 14cm tall ✓

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### BODY BACK (make 1)

Repeat instructions exactly as for BODY FRONT.

**Check**: Body Back matches Body Front dimensions.

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### HEAD FRONT (make 1)

**Instructions**:
1. Using WY, cast on 30 sts centered on bed (needle positions -15 to +15). COR.
2. Knit 6 rows WY. RC 000. Hang cast-on comb and weights.
3. Change to MC. Knit 2 rows. RC 002.
4. Knit stockinette until RC 048. (16cm / 6.3" height)
5. **Bind off**: With latch tool, chain bind off all 30 sts loosely.
6. Cut yarn leaving 50cm (20") tail for seaming.
7. Remove from machine, remove waste yarn.

**Check**: Head Front measures approximately 13.6cm (5.4") wide × 16cm (6.3") tall.
**Math verification**: 30 sts ÷ 22 sts/10cm = 13.6cm wide ✓; 48 rows ÷ 30 rows/10cm = 16cm tall ✓

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### HEAD BACK (make 1)

Repeat instructions exactly as for HEAD FRONT.

**Check**: Head Back matches Head Front dimensions.

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### ARM PANEL (make 4 identical pieces)

**Instructions**:
1. Using WY, cast on 12 sts centered on bed (needle positions -6 to +6). COR.
2. Knit 6 rows WY. RC 000. Hang cast-on comb and weights.
3. Change to MC. Knit 2 rows. RC 002.
4. Knit stockinette until RC 036. (12cm / 4.7" length)
5. **Bind off**: With latch tool, chain bind off all 12 sts loosely.
6. Cut yarn leaving 40cm (16") tail for seaming.
7. Remove from machine, remove waste yarn.

**Repeat 3 more times** for a total of 4 arm panels.

**Check**: Each arm panel measures approximately 5.5cm (2.2") wide × 12cm (4.7") long.
**Math verification**: 12 sts ÷ 22 sts/10cm = 5.5cm wide ✓; 36 rows ÷ 30 rows/10cm = 12cm long ✓

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### LEG PANEL (make 4 identical pieces)

**Instructions**:
1. Using WY, cast on 12 sts centered on bed (needle positions -6 to +6). COR.
2. Knit 6 rows WY. RC 000. Hang cast-on comb and weights.
3. Change to MC. Knit 2 rows. RC 002.
4. Knit stockinette until RC 036. (12cm / 4.7" length)
5. **Bind off**: With latch tool, chain bind off all 12 sts loosely.
6. Cut yarn leaving 40cm (16") tail for seaming.
7. Remove from machine, remove waste yarn.

**Repeat 3 more times** for a total of 4 leg panels.

**Check**: Each leg panel measures approximately 5.5cm (2.2") wide × 12cm (4.7") long.
**Math verification**: 12 sts ÷ 22 sts/10cm = 5.5cm wide ✓; 36 rows ÷ 30 rows/10cm = 12cm long ✓

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### OUTER EAR (make 2 in MC)

**Instructions**:
1. Using WY, cast on 14 sts centered on bed (needle positions -7 to +7). COR.
2. Knit 6 rows WY. RC 000. Hang cast-on comb and weights.
3. Change to MC. Knit 2 rows. RC 002.
4. Knit stockinette until RC 024. (8cm / 3.1" height)
5. **Bind off**: With latch tool, chain bind off all 14 sts loosely.
6. Cut yarn leaving 40cm (16") tail for seaming.
7. Remove from machine, remove waste yarn.

**Repeat once more** for a total of 2 outer ear pieces.

**Check**: Each outer ear measures approximately 6.4cm (2.5") wide × 8cm (3.1") tall.
**Math verification**: 14 sts ÷ 22 sts/10cm = 6.4cm wide ✓; 24 rows ÷ 30 rows/10cm = 8cm tall ✓

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### INNER EAR (make 2 in CC)

**Instructions**:
1. Using WY, cast on 14 sts centered on bed (needle positions -7 to +7). COR.
2. Knit 6 rows WY. RC 000. Hang cast-on comb and weights.
3. Change to CC at T6 or T7 (depending on yarn weight). Knit 2 rows. RC 002.
4. Knit stockinette until RC 024. (8cm / 3.1" height)
5. **Bind off**: With latch tool, chain bind off all 14 sts loosely.
6. Cut yarn leaving 40cm (16") tail for seaming.
7. Remove from machine, remove waste yarn.

**Repeat once more** for a total of 2 inner ear pieces.

**Check**: Each inner ear matches outer ear dimensions.

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### MUZZLE (make 1 in CC)

**Instructions**:
1. Using WY, cast on 18 sts centered on bed (needle positions -9 to +9). COR.
2. Knit 6 rows WY. RC 000. Hang cast-on comb and weights.
3. Change to CC at T6 or T7. Knit 2 rows. RC 002.
4. Knit stockinette until RC 018. (6cm / 2.4" height)
5. **Bind off**: With latch tool, chain bind off all 18 sts loosely.
6. Cut yarn leaving 50cm (20") tail for seaming and gathering.
7. Remove from machine, remove waste yarn.

**Check**: Muzzle measures approximately 8.2cm (3.2") wide × 6cm (2.4") tall.
**Math verification**: 18 sts ÷ 22 sts/10cm = 8.2cm wide ✓; 18 rows ÷ 30 rows/10cm = 6cm tall ✓

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## FINISHING

### ASSEMBLY ORDER

**Block pieces lightly** (optional): 
- Steam lightly or spritz with water and lay flat to dry
- Do not over-stretch; maintain natural stockinette curl

**1. BODY**:
- Place Body Front and Body Back with purl sides facing out (stockinette side inside).
- Using mattress stitch and yarn tails, seam three sides (both long sides and bottom edge).
- Leave top edge open.
- Turn right side out.
- Stuff firmly with fiberfill.
- Close top edge with mattress stitch. Set aside.

**2. HEAD**:
- Place Head Front and Head Back with purl sides facing out.
- Seam three sides (both long sides and top edge).
- Leave bottom edge open.
- Turn right side out.
- Stuff very firmly for good head shape.
- Close bottom edge with mattress stitch. Set aside.

**3. ARMS** (make 2):
- Take 2 arm panels. Place with purl sides facing out.
- Seam three sides (both long sides and one short end).
- Leave one short end open.
- Turn right side out.
- Stuff lightly to moderately (arms should be flexible).
- Close open end with mattress stitch.
- Repeat with remaining 2 arm panels for second arm.

**4. LEGS** (make 2):
- Take 2 leg panels. Place with purl sides facing out.
- Seam three sides (both long sides and one short end).
- Leave one short end open.
- Turn right side out.
- Stuff firmly.
- Close open end with mattress stitch.
- Repeat with remaining 2 leg panels for second leg.

**5. EARS** (make 2):
- Take 1 outer ear (MC) and 1 inner ear (CC).
- Place with right sides together (stockinette sides facing).
- Seam around three sides (both long sides and top curved edge), leaving bottom edge open.
- Turn right side out so CC shows inside.
- Fold bottom edge and pinch to create slight gather. Tack in place with a few stitches.
- Repeat with remaining ear pieces for second ear.

**6. MUZZLE**:
- With CC yarn and tapestry needle, run a gathering stitch around all four edges of muzzle piece.
- Place small amount of fiberfill in center.
- Pull gathering thread to create a rounded, stuffed muzzle shape.
- Secure gathering thread. Set aside for face attachment.

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### FINAL ASSEMBLY

**1. Attach Head to Body**:
- Position