Description

Bear Toy – 1970s Knitting Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Size: 23½” (60 cm) tall

This retro knitted animal pattern brings back the warmth of 1970s nursery toys, right down to the striped overall straps and pom-pom paw pads. A classic among toys and animal-themed knitting patterns, this teddy bear is worked up in worsted yarn for a plush, huggable finish, with a full-length body, jointed-look arms and legs, a shaped head, and a removable-look bib front detail. A lovely handmade gift for a new baby or a nostalgic project for any teddy bear collector.

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Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Intermediate.
Construction: Legs cast on and knit separately, then joined and worked as one piece up through the body with integrated stripe sequence and shaped arms; head worked as a center panel joined to two side pieces with short-row nose shaping; ears and straps finished separately and sewn on.
Finished Measurements: Approximately 23½” (60 cm) in height.
Pattern Style: Written in standard UK knitting terms, with a full abbreviations guide included.
Stitches: Knit, purl, stocking stitch, garter stitch, M1 increases, short-row shaping (“turn” rows), with a small amount of crochet edging on the ears.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: Worsted weight — Main Colour plus 4 contrast colors (Patons Crafty 50g balls in the original).
Substitute yarn: standard modern worsted weight yarn such as Lion Brand Worsted.
Knitting Needles Size: US 9-10 (5.5-6mm), or size needed to obtain gauge; a 6.00mm (UK No. 4) crochet hook for the ears.
Notions: Toy filling, scraps of felt for the face, 2 buttons, ribbon for the neck.
Gauge: 16 sts = 4″ (10 cm) over stockinette stitch.

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