I Love You Teddies in Deramores Studio DK - Downloadable PDF

I Love You Teddies in Deramores Studio DK by Amanda Berry

What Is Being Made

This downloadable knitting pattern creates a pair of charming stuffed teddy bears and a coordinating heart accessory. Each bear measures 19cm in height when seated, while the heart measures 10cm wide. These are finished toys designed as cuddly companions, though they are not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts including toy safety eyes and potential choking hazards.

Craft and Technique Overview

This is an intermediate-level knitting project that combines fundamental knitting techniques with toy construction methods. The pattern requires understanding of basic shaping, increases, decreases, and the ability to work in the round or flat depending on pattern sections. Knitters will gain experience in creating three-dimensional forms through strategic increases and decreases, as well as assembling and stuffing a finished toy.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Knit (K) – The primary stitch forming the fabric base
• Purl (P) – Used for texture variation and pattern detail
• Kfb (Knit into front and back) – An increase technique that creates additional stitches for shaping the bears' bodies and features
• K2tog (Knit two stitches together) – A decrease method for tapering and shaping
• K3tog (Knit three stitches together) – A double decrease for more dramatic shaping
• Psso (Pass slipped stitch over) – An alternative decrease technique for refined edges
• Stockinette stitch – The primary fabric structure, created by alternating knit and purl rows

Materials and Yarn Specifications

This pattern uses Deramores Studio Anti-Pilling DK yarn, a durable double knitting weight yarn specifically chosen for toy projects due to its anti-pilling properties that maintain appearance through play and washing. The color palette includes four coordinating shades:

• Yarn A: Mist – 2 x 100g (primary bear color)
• Yarn B: Ruby – 1 x 100g (accent color)
• Yarn C: Frost – 1 x 100g (secondary color)
• Yarn D: Ebony – 1 x 100g (details and contrast)

Tools and Notions Required

Knitters will need a pair of 3mm straight single-pointed knitting needles as the primary tool. Additional essential items include a darning or tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends and seaming pieces together, stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping sections, and two 12mm toy safety eyes per bear for secure eye attachment. The pattern also requires 250g of toy filling (polyester fiberfill or similar) to stuff the completed bears and heart.

Gauge and Construction Notes

The pattern specifies a gauge of 28 stitches by 36 rows over a 10x10 cm square in stockinette stitch on 3mm needles. Achieving correct gauge is essential for proper sizing of the finished toys. The pattern uses standard knitting abbreviations and terminology, with a glossary provided for reference including common terms such as Foll (Following), Rep (Repeat), and Rem (Remaining).

Designer Background

Amanda Berry, the pattern designer, is a knitted toy specialist who creates stuffed toys filled with soft fiberfill. Berry graduated from London College of Fashion with First Class Honours in 2014, bringing professional fashion training to her toy design work. Her expertise in construction and finishing techniques is evident in the thoughtful design of these intermediate-level projects.