Teddy Bear Coat in Sirdar Alpine - 8282 - Downloadable PDF

Teddy Bear Coat in Sirdar Alpine – Pattern 8282

This pattern from Sirdar provides instructions for knitting a Teddy Bear Coat, a cosy, oversized full-length coat designed with a relaxed, plush silhouette. The name reflects the soft, tactile quality of the fabric created when working with Sirdar Alpine yarn, a chunky, fluffy DK-weight yarn that produces a warm, teddy-bear-like texture. The coat is worked flat in separate pieces — back, left front, right front, and sleeves — and then seamed together, making it an approachable project for intermediate knitters who are comfortable working from a multi-size pattern and managing larger quantities of yarn on substantial needles.

Garment Overview

The Teddy Bear Coat is a longline, relaxed-fit coat featuring set-in or drop-style sleeves and a front opening fastened with 3 oversized press fasteners rather than buttons, keeping the front clean and uninterrupted. The coat is sized generously, with actual measurements ranging from approximately 111 cm (43¾ in) to 158 cm (62¼ in) across the chest, making it suitable for a wide range of body types. The full length, measured from the back of the neck, ranges from approximately 82 cm (32¼ in) to 95 cm (37½ in) depending on the size chosen, giving it a substantial, coat-length silhouette rather than a cropped or jacket-length finish.

Sleeve length is listed as adjustable, with a starting guide of approximately 42–44 cm (16½–17¼ in) across the size range. The pattern notes that sleeve length can be modified to suit the individual knitter, which adds a practical element of customisation.

Sizes Available

• To fit bust: 81/86, 91/97, 102/107, 112/117, 122/127, and 132/137 cm (32/34 through 52/54 in)
• Six sizes in total, making this pattern inclusive across a broad range of measurements
• Knitters are advised to circle their chosen size before beginning, as the pattern presents all size instructions together using brackets

Yarn and Materials

The coat is knitted exclusively in Sirdar Alpine, shade 405, colourway reference F227. Sirdar Alpine is a plush, fluffy yarn that creates a soft, almost furry fabric surface — this is the defining characteristic that gives the coat its distinctive teddy bear aesthetic. The yarn is classified as DK weight in the product attributes, though it is worked on much larger needles than a standard DK, which contributes to the open, lofty, and incredibly soft fabric produced.

Yarn Quantities Required

• 81/86 cm (32/34 in): 18 x 50g balls
• 91/97 cm (36/38 in): 20 x 50g balls
• 102/107 cm (40/42 in): 22 x 50g balls
• 112/117 cm (44/46 in): 24 x 50g balls
• 122/127 cm (48/50 in): 25 x 50g balls
• 132/137 cm (52/54 in): 27 x 50g balls

The pattern notes that yarn amounts are based on average requirements when the stated tension and yarn are used, so knitters whose tension differs slightly may need to adjust their quantities accordingly.

Needles and Notions

• 1 pair of 10mm (UK 000 / USA 15) knitting needles
• 3 oversized press fasteners for the front opening

The use of 10mm needles is notably large for a DK-weight yarn, and this is entirely intentional. Working a fluffy, halo-style yarn on oversized needles creates a light, airy, and voluminous fabric that mimics the look and feel of a plush teddy bear coat — a popular fashion-forward outerwear style. The resulting fabric is soft, warm, and has excellent drape and body.