Bear

Pattern pages 1-12: Body and leg variations, assembly instructions, special stitch instructions; pages 13-14: Head and tail, and other details

The bear is one of the easier animals to knit. You have the option of giving the bear a different color muzzle or stomach, but it isn’t necessary.

Use the same pattern for a black bear, brown bear, or polar bear, changing the color of yarn according to the type of bear you want to make.

You need to have…  • Yarn in desired color(s) and weight (~3oz/75g sport weight; ~12oz/350g worsted)  • Dark contrast yarn for eyes and nose  • Knitting needles at least 2 sizes smaller than those recommended for the yarn  • Stuffing  • Tapestry needle