River the Bear
Meet River the Bear, a stunning blue and beautifully crafted knitted toy that’s sure to capture the hearts of both children and adults alike! This adorable pattern allows you to create your very own cuddly companion, measuring approximately 24cm tall when completed. With its charming design, River the Bear is perfect for gifting or adding to your own collection of knitted friends.
Completed Dimensions: Approximately 24cm tall, making it the perfect size for snuggles and playtime.
Suggested Yarn: For this delightful project, you will need Double Knitting yarn. You’ll require 50g of blue yarn for the body, 25g of cream for the belly and snout, and a small length of black yarn to create the eyes. Don’t forget to have some toy stuffing on hand to give River his lovable shape!
Needle Size: Use 3mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles (equivalent to UK 11 or US 3) to ensure your stitches are just right.
Language: This pattern is written in clear, concise English to ensure an enjoyable knitting experience for all skill levels.
Knitting Skills: This pattern is great for knitters with basic skills. You'll need to know how to cast on stitches, knit (k), purl (p), increase (inc) by knitting into the front and back of a stitch, decrease (k2tog) by knitting two stitches together, cast off, sew pieces together, and insert toy stuffing to create a finished bear that’s both charming and huggable.
Yarn Weight: The pattern uses Double Knitting yarn (Light Worsted, 8ply, No.3), with an approximate length of 300m/100g, which is perfect for creating plush toys.
Materials Required: Along with yarn, you will need toy stuffing—choose either fiberfill or wool stuffing to give River the Bear that perfect cuddly feel.
Equipment Needed: A Yarn Sewing Needle will be essential for assembling the pieces securely and easily.
Craft Type: This is a traditional knitting project, executed with 2 Single Pointed Needles, making it an accessible and enjoyable endeavor for knitters at any level.
Designed by: This delightful knitting pattern comes from the talented Knitting by Post Toy Knitting Pattern Designers, known for their creativity and expertise in toy patterns.
Media: The River the Bear pattern is available as an Instant Digital PDF Download, allowing you to start knitting right away!
Tension: Achieve perfect results with a tension of 26 stitches x 33 rows = 10cm x 10cm in Stockinette Stitch with Double Knitting Yarn, ensuring your bear turns out just right.
Character Theme: This knitted toy falls under the charming category of Animals, making it an appealing project for animal lovers and toy enthusiasts alike.
Knitting Style: All pieces of River the Bear are knitted flat and then seamed together, providing a straightforward yet rewarding knitting experience.
Start your knitting journey today and enjoy the delightful experience of creating River the Bear. This pattern not only serves as a fun project but also results in a precious toy that will be treasured for years to come!
