Teddy Bear’s Picnic

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Louise Watling
Needle Size

US 4 / 3.5mm
Needle Type

Straight, Crochet Hook
Techniques

Basic Shaping, Intarsia, Stocking Stitch

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Knit our trio of classic teddies

There's nothing like a timeless teddy and Louise Watling's designs are true classics. The contrasting foot pads, moveable arms and legs, and sweet outfits make them charming toys for little ones and collectors. You can make both Mummy and Daddy bear from your free yarn. We've also added a bonus pattern for Baby bear, for which you can use similar DK yarn from your stash or visit http://www.craftstoreuk.com/buy/the-teddy-bears-picnic-yarn-kit-150g/ to buy another yarn kit.

What do I need?

Yarn:
DK
(A) Biscuit Brown, 45g ball
(B) Cupcake Pink, 10g ball
(C) Bunting Blue, 10g ball
(D) Bear Brown, 10g ball
Needles: 3mm
Crochet hook: 3mm (for Baby bear only)
Safety toy stuffing
Tapestry needle

Sizing

Mummy & Daddy Bears: 18cm tall
Baby Bear: 16cm tall

Top Knit Tips

“If you can't crochet, you can always make a plait or twisted cord to make the Baby bear's bow.” LK Deputy Editor Adrienne Chandler

When shaping the feet, you will have two sets of stitches on your needle, each separated by a gap where you have cast-off. On the following row, knit across the first set of stitches, then pass over the gap and insert your right needle into the first stitch on the second set of stitches. Knit this stitch, giving the yarn an extra tug to avoid having a loose stitch. Your two sets of stitches are now joined and you can complete the row. The cast-off edge will become the top of the foot and you will sew this closed later.

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