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Knit Teddy Bear – Free Vintage Knitting Pattern, PDF
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Free PDF download – Knit a 15″ teddy bear from this 1970s pattern in worsted weight yarn on US #8 needles, complete with a textured pile “fur” body and a knit stripe scarf. Button eyes and a felt nose finish this classic garter stitch toy.
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Knit Teddy Bear – 1970s Knitting Pattern: Instant PDF Download
Size: 15″ tall
There’s something irresistibly cozy about a hand-knit teddy bear, and this 1970s pattern brings that nostalgia to life with a clever loop stitch “fur” technique brushed to a matted, plush texture. Worked in garter stitch throughout, the bear’s body, arms, and ears come together simply, while a striped garter-and-stockinette scarf ties the whole look together. This kids’ knitting pattern is an approachable intermediate project and a genuinely heirloom-worthy handmade gift.
Download Free PDF: Knit Teddy Bear
Design & Construction Details
Skill Level: Intermediate.
Construction: Front and back body pieces, legs, and arms worked flat in garter stitch with shaping for the neck and head; ear sections worked flat in pairs and seamed together; loop stitch worked over the entire body between garter ridges to create a brushed pile texture; scarf knit in a garter/stockinette stripe pattern with a long ribbed section; felt nose, button eyes, and stem-stitch embroidered mouth finish the face.
Finished Measurements: Bear measures 15″ tall.
Pattern Style: Written in standard US knitting terms, with loop stitch and embroidery diagrams included.
Stitches: Garter stitch, stockinette stitch, increase/decrease shaping, loop (pile) stitch; stem stitch embroidery for the mouth.
Recommended Materials & Tools
Yarn: Coats & Clark’s Red Heart Knitting Worsted — approximately 456 yards (235 g) total: 7 oz Sahara, 1 oz Apple Green, ⅓ oz Tangerine, and 1 yard Black.
Substitute Yarn: Modern worsted weight yarn such as Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice or Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran.
Knitting Needles: US #8 (5 mm) (or size needed to obtain gauge).
Notions: Scraps of gold and black felt, 2 black buttons, dacron or polyester stuffing.
Gauge: 5 stitches = 1″; 7 rows = 1″.
This is a digitally restored PDF knitting pattern
Simply click the download link above to receive an instant, easy-to-read PDF. The pattern is clearly written with complete instructions and measurements, ready to print.
