Teddy in Regia 4 Ply 50g and Design Line by Arne & Carlos - 6369 - Downloadable PDF

Knitted Teddy Bear Pattern in Regia 4 Ply and Design Line by Arne & Carlos – Free Downloadable PDF by Schachenmayr

This free downloadable PDF pattern from Schachenmayr provides instructions for knitting an adorable teddy bear toy, designed in collaboration with the celebrated Norwegian design duo Arne & Carlos. The pattern uses yarn from two Schachenmayr ranges: Regia 4 Ply 50g and the Design Line by Arne & Carlos collection. The finished teddy is a charming handmade gift or keepsake, knitted in the round and flat across multiple separate pieces that are then assembled by sewing together.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces a three-dimensional stuffed teddy bear, classified within the toys and accessories project category. The bear is constructed from several individual knitted sections — including the legs, head, snout, and ears — each worked separately and then joined together through seaming and sewing. The snout is worked as a distinct element in a natural (Natur) colourway, giving the bear a classic, characterful appearance. The ears are likewise knitted individually and then sewn on as a finishing step.

Construction and Techniques

The pattern employs a combination of knitting in the round (in Runden, Rd) and knitting flat in rows (in Reihen, R), depending on the section being worked. This mixed construction approach is common in toy knitting, allowing three-dimensional shaping to be achieved efficiently. Key construction techniques include:

• Knitting in the round using a set of double-pointed needles (Nadelspiel), with stitches distributed across four needles — a classic method for small-circumference tubular pieces such as toy limbs
• Knitting flat in rows for sections of the head and other pieces where shaping requires turning work
• Increases worked regularly throughout to shape the legs and other rounded parts — the pattern specifies yarn-over or lifted increases (1 M zunehmen) placed symmetrically to create smooth, even shaping
• Casting on in the round and joining to work seamlessly, with the round join marked using a contrast-colour thread as a stitch marker
• Seaming and sewing to attach the ears and assemble the finished bear
• Stuffing the finished pieces to create a three-dimensional soft toy

Stitches Used

The primary stitch throughout the pattern is stocking stitch (glatt rechts), worked in the round to produce a smooth knit surface on the exterior of the toy. When worked flat, stocking stitch is achieved by alternating knit and purl rows. The shaping relies on increase stitches placed at regular intervals within rounds to build up the rounded, organic forms characteristic of a stuffed toy. The pattern for the legs, for example, begins with 12 stitches cast on across four double-pointed needles and increases progressively — through a series of carefully placed paired increases every other round — up to 40 stitches and beyond, creating a smoothly tapered limb shape.

Colour and Design Details

The legs are begun in the colourway Fall Night Color, reflecting the distinctive palette associated with the Arne & Carlos Design Line. The snout section is worked separately in Natur, providing a tonal contrast that defines the bear's facial features. This use of multiple colourways within a single project is a hallmark of Arne & Carlos's design aesthetic, which frequently draws on natural, Nordic-inspired tones.

Materials

• Yarn: Regia 4 Ply 50g and Design Line by Arne & Carlos, both from Schachenmayr — both are 4 ply weight yarns suitable for fine, detailed knitting
• Needles: A set of double-pointed needles (