Knit It

Here is a pattern for a cute and very easy Teddy Bear:

He's knitted in one piece, starting at his legs.

Garter stitch used throughout (knit every row) with 4mm needles.

Cast on 8 stitches and work 16 rows.

Break off yarn and cast on 8 stitches and work 16 rows to form other leg.

Knit across both legs (16 sts) and complete 8 rows.

Cast on 8 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows.

Work 8 rows.

Cast off 8 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows.

Now work 38 rows on these 16 sts.

Cast on 8 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows.

Work 8 rows.

Cast off 8 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows. Work 8 rows.

Using only first 8 stitches, work 16 rows and then cast off.

Return to remaining 8 stitches and work 16 rows and then cast off.

Fold knitted piece in half lengthways. The fold becomes the top of the head.

Join seam around teddy, leave a small gap between the legs. Turn right side out.

Backstitch a diagonal line across corner of head to form ears.

Stuff and slip stitch closed area left for stuffing.

Embroider a face on teddy.

Take a double thickness of yarn and thread around neck, going in every few stitches, (making sure there are no loops that little fingers can get into). Draw up yard tightly to form neck and secure ends. Do the same around his arms.

Dress him up with a little scarf or hat (or coat, or bow tie...)!