Christopher & Rosie Teddy Bear

The Knitted Teddy Bear

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/christopher-and-rosie-teddy-bear • Posted by Anova

Here are two well–fed, happy little bears, all ready to go out to play in their overalls. They have long bodies and arms and quite short legs. They could be collector’s bears or toys for a child if the eyes are embroidered. The bears shown are knitted in Paton 4-ply Natural (4823) with overalls in Denim (4136) and Hollyhock (4258). Height Approximately 9 inches (23cm). Work in St st throughout unless otherwise stated.

You will need

Approx 2oz fingering (50g 4-ply) Yarn in the colour of your choice for each bear Approx 1oz fingering (30g 4-ply) Yarn of a contrast colour for paw pads and soles Approx 1oz fingering (30g 4-ply) Yarn in the colour of your choice for the overalls 2 Small Buttons for the overalls A pair of US 2 (23⁄4mm) Knitting Needles Approx 1 oz (28g) of Polyester Stuffing 2 Small black beads, 2 x 1⁄4 inch (4mm) looped-back Eyes , or a length of black embroidery yarn for the eyes Strong black Thread for attaching beads or teddy eyes A tapestry or Yarn Needle for sewing up bear Black or dark brown Embroidery Thread for nose, mouth and claws

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Here are two well–fed, happy little bears, all ready to go out to play in their overalls. They have long bodies and arms and quite short legs. They could be collector’s bears or toys for a child if the eyes are embroidered. The bears shown are knitted in Paton 4-ply Natural (4823) with overalls in Denim (4136) and Hollyhock (4258). Height Approximately 9 inches (23cm). Work in St st throughout unless otherwise stated.

Instructions

1. Body and Head Side A make 1 With main colour, cast on 9 sts Starting with a K row, Inc 1 st at each end of every row until 19 sts Row 6—P Row 7—(Inc 1, K5), 3 times, Inc 1 (23 sts) Row 8—P Row 9—Inc 1 st at end of row St st 11 rows (ending on a P row) Row 21—Dec 1 st at beg of row and following alt row (22 sts) St st 3 rows Row 27—Dec 1 st at beg of row (21 sts) Row 28—P Row 29—Dec 1 st at end of row (20 sts) St st 3 rows Rep last 4 rows (19 sts) Row 37—Inc 1 st at beg and dec 1 st at end of row Row 38—P Row 39—Dec 1 st at end of row and each alt row until 15 sts Row 46—P Row 47—Dec 1 st at each end of row and following alt row (11 sts) Row 50—Dec 1 st at end of row St st 2 rows, ending on a P row To shape head Row 53—Inc 1 st at end of row Row 54—Cast on 4 sts, P to end Row 55—Inc 1 st at end of row (16 sts) Row 56—Inc 1 st at beg of row Row 57—Inc 1 st at end of row (18 sts) St st 7 rows (ending on a P row) Row 65—Dec 1 st at beg of row

2. To shape nose Row 66—Cast off 5 sts, P to last 2 sts, P2 tog Row 67—Dec 1 st at each end of row and following row (7 sts) Cast off, knitting 2 sts tog at each end of row at same time

3. Body and Head Side B make 1 With main colour, cast on 9 sts Starting with a P row, Inc 1 st at each end of every row until 19 sts Row 6—K Row 7—(Inc 1, P5), 3 times, Inc 1 (23 sts) Row 8—K Row 9—Inc 1 st at end of row St st 11 rows (ending on a K row) Row 21—Dec 1 st at beg of row and following alt row St st 3 rows Row 27—Dec 1 st at beg of row (21 sts) Row 28—K Row 29—Dec 1 st at end of row (20 sts) St st 3 rows Rep last 4 rows (19 sts) Row 37— Inc 1 st at beg and Dec 1 st at end of row Row 38—K Row 39—Dec 1 st at end of row and each alt row until 15 sts Row 46—K Row 47—Dec 1 st at each end of row and following alt row (11 sts) Row 50—Dec 1 st at end of row St st 2 rows, ending on a K row

4. To shape head Row 53—Inc 1 st at end of row Row 54—Cast on 4 sts, K to end (15 sts) Row 55—Inc 1 st at end of row Row 56—Inc 1 st at beg of row Row 57—Inc 1 st at end of row (18 sts) St st 7 rows (ending on a K row) Row 65—Dec 1 st at beg of row To shape nose Row 66—Cast off 5 sts, K to last 2 sts, K2 tog Row 67—Dec 1 st at each end of row and following row (7 sts) Cast off in P, working 2 sts tog at each end of row at the same time Head Gusset make 1 With main colour, cast on 3 sts P 1 row Inc 1 st at each end of row and every alt row until 13 sts St st 9 rows (ending on a P row) To shape nose Dec 1 st at each end of next 3 rows (7 sts) St st 7 rows K2 tog at each end of row Cast off in P Ears make 2 With main colour cast on 8 sts, working in G. st: K4 rows Dec 1 st at each end of row and following alt row K2 tog twice and cast off in same row, leaving a long thread (to sew ears to head) Outside Arm side A make 1 With main colour, cast on 3 sts Starting with a K row: Row 1—Inc 1 st at each end of this and every row until 9 sts Row 4—P Row 5—Inc 1 st at beg of row and following 2 alt rows (12 sts) Row 10—P Row 11—Inc 1 st at beg and Dec 1 st at end of row Row 12—P ** Row 13—Dec 1 st at end of row and following alt row (10 sts) Row 16—Dec 1 st at beg of row Row 17—Inc 1 st at beg of row (10 sts) St st 7 rows (ending on a P row) Rep last 8 rows twice (12 sts) Dec 1 st at each end of next 3 rows (6 sts) Cast off, taking 2 sts tog at each end of row at same time Outside Arm side B make 1 With main colour, cast on 3 sts Starting with a K row: Row 1—Inc 1 st at each end of this and every row until 9 sts Row 4—P Row 5—Inc 1 st at end of row and following 2 alt rows (12 sts) Row 10—P Row 11—Dec 1 st at beg and Inc 1 st at end of row Row 12—P ** Row 13—Dec 1 st at beg of row and following alt row (10 sts) Row 16—Dec 1 st at end of row Row 17—Inc 1 st at end of row (10 sts) St st 7 rows (ending on a P row) Rep last 8 rows twice (12 sts) Dec 1 st at each end of next 3 rows (6 sts) Cast off, taking 2 sts tog at each end of row at same time Inside Arms Work as for outside arms but start with the contrast colour (for paw pads) and change to main colour from ** Legs make 2 With main colour cast on 32 sts Starting with a K row, St st 4 rows Row 5—Dec 1 st at each end of row and following alt row (28 sts) Row 8—P Cast off 6 sts at beg of next 2 rows Row 11—Inc 1 st at each end of row and every 4 th row until 24 sts St st 6 rows Row 30—P2 tog, P8, P2 tog twice, P8, P2 tog Row 31—K Row 32—P2 tog, P6, P2 tog twice, P6, P2 tog Cast off remaining 16 sts, knitting 2 sts tog at each end of row at same time. Soles make 2 With contrast colour, cast on 4 sts Starting with a K row, Inc 1 st at each end of every row until 10 sts St st 13 rows Dec 1 st at each end of row and following alt row (6 sts) Dec 1 st at each end of row (4 sts) K2 tog twice, pass 1 st over the other and finish off. To make up Press all the pieces on the purl side with a warm iron, especially at the edges where they tend to curl in. This will make sewing up the bear easier. Head and Body and Limbs With K sides together make up and stuff the head, body, arms and legs following the instructions for Annie & George (page 20). Ears Sew in and trim off the shorter cast on thread. Thread the longer thread onto the needle; weave it in along the edge of the ear down to the corner and pull slightly to give a nice rounded shape. Take a couple of sts to anchor the thread and use the rest to sew the ears to the head. Pin in position first, about 1/2 inch (1cm) in from the back of the head and about halfway across the head gusset seam. This is only a guide; you may like to experiment with the ear positions before sewing them on. Eyes If you are giving this bear to a child, use black embroidery thread and work a few tiny stitches for each eye. As a collector’s bear or mascot for an adult, you can use small black beads for the eyes. See General Instructions on page 13 for adding the eyes. Nose and Mouth Use three strands of black or dark brown embroidery thread to sew a nose and your choice of mouth. I think a big smile looks best on this bear! Claws With three strands of black or brown embroidery thread, make three claws on all four paws. See General Instructions on page 13 sewing claws and thread-jointing your bear. Overalls Legs make 2 With colour of choice, cast on 34 sts G. st 2 rows (both rows K) Starting with a K row, st st 16 rows To shape crotch Cast off 2 sts at the beg of the next 2 rows St st a further 24 rows next row: (K6, K2 tog) 3 times, K6 (27 sts) P 1 row G. st 2 rows Cast off Bib make 1 Cast on 20 sts K1 row Row 2—K2, P to last 2 sts, K2 Row 3—K Row 4—K2, P2 tog, P to last 4 sts, P2 tog, K2 Repeat the last 4 rows 3 times (12 sts) G. st 3 rows Cast off Pockets make 2 Cast on 10 sts Starting with a K row, St st 9 rows K 1 row Cast off Straps make 2 Cast on 4 sts Working in G. st, K until straps measure 4 inches (9cm) Cast off To make up overalls With right sides together, fold each leg in half lengthways and sew up leg seam (shortest length of work is the legs). Turn one leg right way out and fit this one inside the other. Sew up crotch seam and turn right side out. Sew bib to front waistband of trousers. Sew on the two pockets. Sew one edge of each strap to the back of the overalls, about 1⁄2 inch (1cm) either side of the crotch seam, cross straps over at the back and sew the other end to the top of the bib at the front, overlapping 1⁄2 inch (1cm). Sew a button on the end of each strap (they will not undo). Dress bear and turn up bottom of trousers about 1⁄2 inch (1cm).