Product Description
Linnypin Designs - Cross Stitch Teddy Bear
An amazing pattern designed for Cross Stitcher’s.
Here is your chance to create your very own Cross Stitch Teddy Bear. Made from the clever use of Cross Stitched Shaped pieces.
Simply follow your charts and then stitch your shaped pieces together bringing your Teddy Bear to Life.
We hope you have fun making your Amazing New Concept Cross Stitch Teddy Bear, when he's finished he will make a lovely family heirloom for any home.
When sitting your bear will be approx 20 cm tall.
NB:- We recommend using Slip Stop canvas when making your bear, but, he can be made on any canvas/material of your choice.
Slip Stop can be purchased from BST Fabrics Ltd in the UK product code is MS259
Cross Stitch Teddy Bear by Linda Morris Tomlin
Project Overview
The Cross Stitch Teddy Bear is an intermediate-level toy project designed by Linda Morris Tomlin through Linnypin Designs UK. This downloadable PDF pattern guides crafters through creating a charming stuffed teddy bear using cross stitch techniques on canvas, resulting in a finished soft toy suitable for display or gifting.
What You Will Make
This pattern produces a three-dimensional teddy bear toy. The design consists of multiple cross-stitched canvas pieces that are assembled together to form the complete bear. The finished toy features a classic teddy bear silhouette with distinct body segments including head, body, and limbs that come together during the assembly phase.
Craft and Techniques
Primary Craft: Crochet with cross stitch elements on canvas. The project employs cross stitch as the primary construction technique, where each square on the provided chart represents one cross stitch to be worked onto canvas.
Stitches Used: The pattern centers on the cross stitch, a fundamental needlework technique that creates X-shaped stitches across canvas to build the bear's design. Crafters must understand how to read cross stitch charts, working from right to left on right-sided (odd-numbered) rows and from left to right on wrong-sided (even-numbered) rows to ensure proper stitch placement and pattern accuracy.
Assembly Process: After completing all cross-stitched canvas pieces, the project requires sewing these components together using a sewing needle and thread to construct the three-dimensional bear form.
Materials and Specifications
Yarn Requirements: This project uses double knit (DK) weight yarn in three coordinating colors:
- Brown double knit wool – 100 grams
- Beige double knit wool – 100 grams
- Cream double knit wool – 50 grams
Additional Materials: Beyond yarn, the pattern requires canvas for the cross stitch foundation, ribbon for embellishment or finishing details, safety eyes to bring the bear's face to life, sewing needle and thread for assembly, and felt for additional construction or detail work.
Difficulty Level and Instructions
Rated as intermediate difficulty, this pattern assumes crafters have foundational knowledge of cross stitch techniques and chart reading. The PDF includes detailed, easy-to-follow instructions designed to support a positive making experience. The pattern is presented as a downloadable PDF format, making it accessible for immediate use once purchased. Designer Linda Morris Tomlin from Linnypin Designs UK provides customer support for any questions that may arise during the project.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Pages: | 5 |
| Designer: | Linda Morris Tomlin |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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