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My huge cuddly bear

I made this for My husband

Created by: Michelle M

  • Project Details

    About

    I said to Michael I want to make a big bear out of some new wool I had brought from Spotlight. Well I didn't realise how big he was going to be. I love him, even if I had to stand up to stuff him and I ended up with a sore thumb from all the knitting.lol.😊😊I love Pat's patterns so easy to follow, and I'm always really happy how they turn out.I have just added Baby Bear, I made him out of the same wool but luckily was a bit smaller.It is Pat's baby bear pattern, that is on Etsy.😉😉😁

    Yarns

    • material-yarn
      Mondial coccola - Beige ✕ 8.0 balls

    Needles & Hooks

    • Single Point 6.00mm (US 10) 30cm

    Measurements

    28 inches tall

    Tags

    • Toys
    • Other

    Craft

    Knitting

    Skill Level

    Intermediate

    Status

    Complete
    Started on: Oct 18, 2019 Finished on: Oct 20, 2019

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    34 Comments

    • Pat A

      wow! Knowing that bear and knowing that yarn, this must be a very big bear!! And he's simply lovely!
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    • Jayne V

      • Henley in Arden

      Hi Michelle well worth the sore thumbs and all the sewing up 😂 please don’t give him to your pup as I want him 😁 he’s fab and we’re never to old for a bear to hug x
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      • Michelle M

        • Queensland

        Oh thank you Jayne,he was so big that by the time I finished sewing him up I was thank golly you are finished and it wasn't till the next time I had time to really stop and think oh you are big but cute.😊😊well I could send him over but he would need his own seat on the plane and he would be too squished in economy, so first class tickets please.lol.
        Maybe you could knit one just like him.😊😊
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    • Denise C

      What can I say that hasn't already been said in previous comments. He's lovely, he is certainly a happy bear with a big beautiful smile on his face!
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      • Michelle M

        • Queensland

        Thank you Denise, I am so happy with my huge bear.i always try to put smiley faces on them.😊😊
        You would certainly love making these bears this type of yarn is not as hard to knit with as the long eyelash wool just very thick.I have just seen Pat's beautiful new pattern, so I think a pinky one then, brown, white etc.lol😊😊
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      • Denise C

        @Michelle M: I've just seen Pat's new pattern too. I'm tempted but I have so many things to do before Christmas I will have to resist. It's maybe a project for the dark winter months at the beginning of next year, when there is not so much to do!
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    • Elaine C

      • Sittingbourne

      I see these bear’s are multiplying by the days, i love them Michelle, they are so cute 😘
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      • Michelle M

        • Queensland

        Thank you Elaine, I had made the other two ages ago and just put them next to the new one to show how big he is.😊😊
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    • Pam S

      • Eldwick, Bingley

      Michelle, he is gorgeous 💕
      He has such a cute face x
      At least you don’t have to go far for a hug !!
      I love Pat’s patterns too x
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      • Michelle M

        • Queensland

        Nope he is definitely big enough for a hug, that's if I can lift him.lol.😂😂 I think you need to take an x-ray of my thumb I think I sprained it knitting him.lol😉😏
        Has your Mum seen her Christmas eve doll or is she a surprise.??She will love her Pam.
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      • Pam S

        • Eldwick, Bingley

        @Michelle M: she love it , thanks
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    • Helen B

      • Ludlow

      Oh my goodness what a gorgeous bear! I agree, I love Pats patterns! I love this, I love that he is a big bear! I also love his face, just the cutest x
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      • Michelle M

        • Queensland

        Ohh what beautiful things you have just said, thank you so much Helen.I have just added a wee pic of the baby bear one, same wool but a bit smaller.lol. I made him ages ago.😊You know I always look at your bears the different patterns you use, I love the different colours and your bears always have the cutest wee faces too.Isnt it fun knitting Pat's patterns.
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      • Helen B

        • Ludlow

        @Michelle M: ahhhh your smaller bear is too cute as well, bears are so unique, they each have their own little personalities that come to life! I love knitting them a bit bigger or choosing different colours like you, they just work out so unique! Xx
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      • Michelle M

        • Queensland

        @Helen B: it's funny isn't it I always get nervous when I do the face, and I always leave it till last. The face is the make and break part. It's fun isn't it making them in different colours, and using different wool I think it makes them more unique and special.😊😊look forward to seeing your next wee one.
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    • Crafty Little Knits

      What a lovely yarn I’ll have to look for this one even though I hate knitting with it. Gorgeous bear.
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      • Michelle M

        • Queensland

        It's actually a wool I brought in Melbourne but I think it is similar to the sirdar one.Thank you I love my big boy.😊
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    • Dianne S

      • Glasgow

      He’s amazing Michelle, you are such a fast knitter! Love the yarn and his cute face!
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      • Michelle M

        • Queensland

        Thank you Dianne,you should have seen me trying to sew him up.lol.😊😊
        I love knitting and as I am home all day and have to rest in between doing things I manage to get a lot more knitting done than most people.😏I'm still waiting to see your gnome.😊
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      • Dianne S

        • Glasgow

        @Michelle M: I agree the sewing up is a bug bear!
        I’m sewing up my gnome at the moment but am having a few problems which I hope to overcome! Hopefully you’ll see her soon!
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      • Michelle M

        • Queensland

        @Dianne S: I haven't knitted a gnome yet but if I can help in anyway I will.😊I was thinking of you the other day I was looking at the lets knit mag online and there was an ad from a lady saying"love knitting but hate the sewing up,I will do it for you".I got the giggles and thought I have to tell Dianne about that.😁😁
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      • Dianne S

        • Glasgow

        @Michelle M: Thanks Michelle, that’s kind of you! I think knitting is good to keep challenging the brain, there’s always stuff to learn! 🙂
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    • Christine R

      • Preston

      He is gorgeous Michelle and worth the standing up and the sore thumb. I love these bears with the alternative yarn faces rather than just the muzzle as Jennifer said it makes them look happy. Pat does do a smaller version of this one just called "Baby Bear" I don't think it's on this site but it is on Etsy.
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      • Michelle M

        • Queensland

        Oh thank you Christine you know I absolutely love your toys, it was seeing your things that made me want to try and knit them too. Pat's patterns are the best and she is so encouraging.
        I have added a picture of baby bear I made ages ago, same wool but look at the difference in sizes.lol.Definitely worth the sore thumb and standing up.lol.😊😊
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    • Jennifer M

      • Daleys Point.

      He is just gorgeous. He has a very happy face. My goodness did you make him in three days? That is amazing.
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      • Michelle M

        • Queensland

        Thank you Jennifer I like happy faces on my bears. I did make him in 3 days ( I really need to get a life lol) , but I used big needles etc, I think it took all Sunday night sewing him up.😁😁How are you are you in Albany now, and how's Rochelle no more niggles happening.??
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      • Jennifer M

        • Daleys Point.

        @Michelle M: We are going down to Walpole today. We won't be in Albany until Friday. Rochelle is OK. Fingers crossed.
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      • Michelle M

        • Queensland

        @Jennifer M: well have fun in Walpole Jennifer it looks beautiful, forget to visit the tingle tree ?? Yep fingers crossed for Rochelle.😊😊😊
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    • Hazel H

      • St. Helens

      He’s mahoosive! But he’s gorgeous - no wonder your hands are sore! I love that he’s got his own teddy! 🤣
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      • Michelle M

        • Queensland

        I know he's mahoosive Hazel, I told you I had a sore thumb.lol.😂😂I had no idea He was going to be so big, but I love that he is.He does have a few teddies here he can call his own, and monkeys and rabbits etc etc.lol.😊😊 My puppy would love to play with him too, can you imagine 1 1/2 bags of his stuffing going everywhere.lol😁😁😂
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    • Elaine C

      • Sittingbourne

      He is beautiful Michelle, so soft & Cuddly 😊xx
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      • Michelle M

        • Queensland

        Thank you Elaine He is so incredibly soft, it's beautiful wool.😊😊
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    • Alison

      He is gorgeous, he looks so soft and cuddly 😍
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      • Michelle M

        • Queensland

        He is huge Alison, lol, but I am so happy with him.😊😊
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