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Friday, May 25, 2012

Teddy Bear & Sock Monkey ePatterns to Crochet, Knit or Sew

My daughter’s friend that’s expecting her first baby wants a handmade teddy bear for her little one’s room. So, of course I’ve been browsing through all of our Leisure Arts teddy bear-related books and ePatterns, and I’ve picked out several that I like a lot! Now I’ve just got to pick one. So many projects and only two hands…


The 4th of July is on its way, so maybe I’ll crochet this American teddy bear. (Just add a different colored bow and take after the flag, and he could be an anytime of the year bear!)





The star-spangled bow tie on this adorable crocheted bear reflects his American heritage. Made popular during the term of President Theodore Roosevelt, the teddy bear has become an American favorite. For an old-fashioned look, we gave our bear an embroidered face and used wooden buttons to accent his movable arms and legs. What a lovable, huggable bear! It is crocheted using two strands of worsted weight yarn and a size H (5.00 mm) hook.


Or since it’s still officially springtime here in Arkansas, so I could grab a skein of worsted weight yarn and crochet a Springtime teddy bear or two (loving the idea of a whole basket full of teddy bears just like the photo!)…
For a pretty gift basket or centerpiece, crochet a collection of tiny bears in soft spring colors. The eyes and nose are simple embroidery stitches. Each bear is crocheted using worsted weight yarn and a size G (4.00 mm) hook.
Or I’m thinking about sewing up this fleece teddy bear…
A colorful bow tie gives this little bear a dapper air. The stuffed bear is made of soft fleece that you cut and sew using our full-size patterns and easy instructions. His arms and legs are accented with button attachments. The harvest colors in our plaid tie make him especially suited for an autumn setting, but you can plan a whole wardrobe of ties to make your bear at home in any season.
Or maybe this furry Bixby teddy bear. He looks like he’d make a nice pet…
Faux fur makes this little stuffed teddy bear extra cuddly. The jointed arms and legs are attached with plastic doll joints. Full-size patterns included. This stuffed animal is not intended for children under 3 years of age.
Or how about knitting Pierre and Mimi teddy bears? (If I could knit…)
Jauntily dressed for a stop at a French café, Pierre will invite lots of hugs and add international flavor to your teddy bear collection. The bear is knitted using worsted weight yarn and size 5 (3.75 mm) straight knitting needles; his clothing is knitted using sport weight yarn and size 3 (3.25 mm) straight knitting needles. The design calls for 12mm lock-in animal eyes, but these are not recommended if the bear is for children under age 3.
This mademoiselle has a sweet school-girl look that makes her an excellent companion for any young lady. The bear is knitted using worsted weight yarn and size 5 (3.75 mm) straight knitting needles; her clothing is knitted using sport weight yarn and size 3 (3.25 mm) straight knitting needles. The design calls for 12mm lock-in animal eyes, but these are not recommended if the bear is for children under age 3.
And now I’ve gotten sidetracked by a sock monkey sewing ePattern! I might need to try my hand at stitching Peejay the Sock Monkey!
Holding a teddy bear pal that he never sleeps without, this cuddly sock monkey is dressed for bed in his pajama cap and slippers. Download includes full-size patterns and easy-to-follow instructions for making the doll using Original Red Heel socks.
But I’m really liking Buttons the sock monkey, too...
This love-worn sock monkey is “cute as a button” with patches galore and a classic cap and scarf. Download includes full-size patterns and easy-to-follow instructions for making the doll using Original Red Heel socks.
Anyway, we’ve got lots of sock monkey sewing ePatterns in addition to the teddy bears...Which one's your favorite teddy bears or sock monkeys?

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