Spring Bears

The pattern appeared in Knit Now magazine previously and styled photos are accredited to Knit Now production team.

Yarn used

James C Brett Top Value DK, 1 ball each

• [A] White 8428

• [B] Parchment 0843

• [C] Opal 0845

• [D] Gold 8462

• [E] Bright Orange 8443

About the yarn

DK; 290m per 100g ball; 100% acrylic

Additional materials

• 1 pair each of 6mm and 5mm mushroom-shaped eye beads or safety eyes

• Cotton thread

• Toy stuffing

• Oddment of dark brown 4-ply yarn

• 3.5mm wooden stick

• Wooden beads

• Liquid glue

• 2 press stud fasteners

*Note: if these are for young children, don’t include the wooden sticks.

Tension

24 sts x 34 rows = 10cm measured over St st (not essential)

Needles used

3.5mm straight

Other tools

• Stitch holders

• Crochet hook

• Locking stitch markers or waste yarn

• Chenille needle

• All-purpose sewing needle