Teddies Knitted in King Cole Truffle - 9134 - Downloadable PDF

Teddies Knitted in King Cole Truffle – Pattern 9134

This official King Cole pattern (Leaflet 9134) provides instructions for knitting adorable teddy bears in two sizes: a Small Teddy and a Large Teddy. The finished toys measure approximately 23–30 cm (9–12 inches), making them a charming handmade gift for children or a delightful project for knitters who enjoy crafting soft toys. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, so you can get started right away after purchase.

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What You Will Make

The pattern includes instructions to knit two sizes of classic teddy bears. Each bear is constructed in separate pieces — including the body, head, arms, legs, and ears — which are then sewn together and stuffed to create a three-dimensional, huggable toy. The result is a timeless, traditional-style teddy bear with a soft, textured appearance thanks to the King Cole Truffle yarn.

Yarn and Materials

• Yarn: King Cole Truffle — a DK weight yarn chosen specifically for this pattern. Truffle is known for its soft, fluffy texture that gives the finished teddies a wonderfully cuddly, realistic feel.
• Needles: 4mm knitting needles are used throughout the pattern.
• Additional materials typically required for toy making include toy stuffing/filling, safety eyes or embroidered features, and a yarn needle for seaming.

Tension

As is common with toy and stuffed animal patterns, tension is not critical for this project. This gives knitters flexibility in their gauge without affecting the overall success of the finished teddy bear, making it a more relaxed and forgiving knit.

Techniques and Construction

The teddies are worked flat on straight needles in individual pieces that are later seamed and assembled. The construction method involves careful shaping through increases and decreases to form the rounded, three-dimensional body parts of the bear. Key techniques used throughout the pattern include:

• Stocking stitch (st-st): The primary fabric stitch, created by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side. This produces a smooth, even fabric that works beautifully with the fluffy Truffle yarn.
• M1 (Make 1): An increase stitch worked by picking up and knitting into the loop between two existing stitches, used to shape and widen sections such as the body and head.
• K2tog (Knit two together): A right-leaning decrease used to reduce stitch counts and create the tapered, rounded shaping essential for toy construction.
• P2tog (Purl two together): A purl-side decrease used on wrong-side rows to continue shaping seamlessly.
• Casting on and binding off: Standard techniques used to begin and finish each individual piece.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate in difficulty. While the individual stitches are straightforward for anyone with basic knitting experience, the shaping sequences, multiple pieces, and assembly require careful attention to row counts and instructions. Knitters who are comfortable with increases, decreases, and seaming will find this a satisfying and enjoyable project.

Pattern Format

This is a downloadable PDF pattern from King Cole, one of the UK's most trusted yarn and pattern brands. It can be saved, printed, and referenced at any time. King Cole also offers a range of complementary patterns — including 9115, 9131, and 9120 — available from all good stockists for those who wish to expand their toy-knitting collection.