LIL MR. TEDDY BEAR 1
I am
participating in the Ravellenics Games and if you’ve been following my blogs
then you already know that. The
Ravellenics Games (for all newbies tomy blog) are games that have been
organized by a craft group Ravelry – at a time of the Olympics ..and is just a
fun way to challenge oneself
There are
several Game Categories, and virtual medals that will be given a the end of a
successful completion of a challenge.
One of the
challenges is called a Toy Toss. I was
keen on participating in this, but couldn’t think of a toy to make – and then
yet again Providence stepped in.
My sister in
law is part of the Rotary Club in Brisbane, and her club is working on a Toy
Donation that they’ve called Trauma Teddies.
The little donated teddy bears are donated to children who’ve
inadvertently been in trauma incidents.
I am going to
try and make a few teddy bears to send to this lovely incentive.
The drive has a
link for a free pattern but it was in knitting – and though I do knit, I much
prefer crochet.
If you knit and would like to join this donation drive, check this
link.
And there is a knitted pattern for this teddy
bear at http://www.rotarynews.info/2/club/76644/9122
I’ve decided to use this pattern(with their permission) to try and make
a crochet teddy bear, using the knitted pattern above as an inspiration and
baseline – so do join me in my adventure.
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Materials used :
Today I’ve used our lovely Indian Vardhaman Millennium acrylic yarn, with a 4 mm crochet hook ; embroidery needle
; poly fill non-allergic stuffing
Size : 10”
(head to toe) x 6.5” (outstretched arm to arm)
Skill level :
Easy - Intermediate.
Stitches used :
Starting slip knot : Here’s how you start with a slip knot. https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw
Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : This is a neat new way to start your work without a slip knot. https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs
What is a chain stitch ? Here is an easy video tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXx5ukBjKkY
What is a slip stitch : Here is a neat video tutorial at https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw
Magic circle : To refresh your skill, please view this easy video https://youtu.be/ISC39yOqWro
Single Crochet : Sc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (2 lps on hk); yo, draw through both lps. One sc made. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/ghACqBpA-3k
First stitch for Single Crochet : This is how I like to start my row of sc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/6pVYRfsf4_M
Double Crochet : dc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk);
[yo, draw through 2 lps] twice. One dc made.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/xdnjB27zpYo
Chainless start for Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of dc.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/wskv3iTjRx0
Abbreviations used :
lp(s) : Loop(s) sc : Single crochet
dc : Double crochet sp : Space
sl-st : Slip stitch ch : Chain
st(s) : Stitch(es) hk : Hook
yo : Yarn Over
Instructions : (Using U.S terminology)
Please note that I start all my rows with a ch 1, turning chain for ease.
Please check the top of this blog for easy video tutorials on all stitches used in today's pattern.
Please read through all my notes before you pick up your hook, so you know just where we're heading in our pattern.
In my patterns I work with the principle of stitch count and body measurement. This means that you need to work the stitch count in pattern, till you get the measurement (length and/or width) that you need for your project.
Our little teddy bear is made in one continuous
pattern, starting with the feet, then working the body, adding on the two arms,
and then working the head , and then continuously working the back of the body,
two arms and the two feet. So what you
end up with is a really weird looking flat piece.
In the pattern below, I’m writing it like you
are working the whole thing in one colour.
For working it with a t-shirt like finish, please go to the end and
check ideas and tweaks just before finishing.
In the rough diagram below, the green rectangles are the legs, the blue is the body, and the orange are the arms. This diagram is only for explanation and is not to scale.
Part 1 : First leg of our teddy bear
Start with 8
fsc. Turn
Row 1 : sc in the 1st
fsc and in each fsc till end. Turn
We need to work a total of 16 rows for this leg.
Rows 2 - 16 :
sc in the 1st sc and in each sc till end.
Turn.
Fasten off and weave in ends
Part 2 : Second leg of our teddy bear
Start with 8
fsc. Turn
Row 1 : sc in the 1st
fsc and in each fsc till end. Turn
We need to work a total of 16 rows for this leg
too.
Rows 2 - 16 :
sc in the 1st sc and in each sc till end. Turn.
We will now work on the body of our teddy
bear.
So you will join this leg to the earlier one
you’ve made and work in one continuous row across all 16 sc for the next 16
rows.
Row 17 – 23 :
sc in the 1st sc and in each sc till end. Turn.
We will now add on the two arms. Now to work in a continuous way, we will add
on 8 ch as we complete the next row. We
will then fasten off and go around to the next side and start with a chain
length and then work on all the sts together.
Row 24 : sc in the 1st
sc and in each sc till end.
Ch 8. Fasten off.
On this end, we need to add the same 8 ch as we
have for the other end.
So first
re-attach your yarn at this end of the teddy bear body, and let’s start our
chains.
Row 25 : ch 9. Sc in
the 2nd ch from hk.
Sc in the next 7 ch.
Sc in the next 16 sc ; sc in the next 8 ch. Turn.
We need to work a total of 8 rows for the arms.
Row 26 - 32 : sc
in the 1st sc and in each sc till end. Turn.
We’re done with our teddy bear’s cute lil
arms.
So we will need to sl-st till we
are back just on the body portion to work the head.
Row 33 : sl-st into
the 1st 8 sc. Sc in the next 16 sc.
Turn. (leave the last 8 sc unworked)
We need to work a total of 38 rows for the head,
on just the 16 sc of the body.
Row 33 - 69 :
sc in the 1st sc and in each sc till end. Turn.
We now need to add ch for the arms. So yet
again, to work in a continuous way, we will add on 8 ch as we complete the next
row. We will then fasten off and go
around to the next side and start with a chain length and then work on all the
sts together.
On this end, we need to add the same 8 ch as we
have for the other end. So first
re-attach your yarn at this end of the teddy bear body, and let’s start our
chains.
Row 70 : ch 9. Sc in
the 2nd ch from hk.
Sc in the next 7 ch.
Sc in the next 16 sc ; sc in the next 8 ch. Turn
We need to work a total of 8 rows for the arms.
Row 71 - 78 :
sc in the 1st sc and in each sc till end. Turn.
We’re done with our teddy bear’s second set of
lil arms.
So we will need to sl-st till
we are back just on the body portion to work the head.
Row 79 : sl-st into
the 1st 8 sc. Sc in the next 16 sc.
Turn. (leave the last 8 sc unworked)
We need to work a total of 8 rows for the body
once, on just the 16 sc of the body.
Row 80 - 88 :
sc in the 1st sc and in each sc till end. Turn.
We will now continue straight down on just 8
sc for one leg. Once we complete
this leg, we will re-attach our yarn for the 2nd leg.
Row 89 - 104 :
sc in the 1st sc and in the next 7 sc. (8 sc).
Fasten off and leave a longish tail for sewing
up.
Re-attach your yarn on the 9th sc and
we will work on the last 8 sc for 16 rows for the 2nd leg.
For convenience (and fun), I’m numbering these
rows “A”
Row 89A – 104A :
sc in the 1st sc and in the next 7 sc. (8 sc).
Fasten off and leave a longish tail for sewing
up.
Part 2 : Ideas & Tweaks
So far I’ve written it like we’re working it all
in one colour. Here are a few ideas though to tweak this a bit.
1. Work
it all in one colour for the teddy bear and make a cute little tee-shirt that
you could pull onto your little toy. If
you’re doing this, then you will need to work 16 sc all around for the body,
and the same number of rows as we’ve worked for the chest / body length till
neck, and you will work two parts like this and then attach
it on the sides and shoulders.
2. If
you wish to have a ‘faux’ tee-shirt by taking the trouble of changing yarns
when working, then you can either take your yarn along when changing yarns
(check links above for a “how to”) and add on the tee-shirt as you’re constructing
your teddy bear body
3. You
will add on your tee-shirt colour at the row just after you’ve completed both
the individual legs , and are working on the 16 sc for the body. You could now decide if you want it full
sleeved or sleeveless.
4. If
you want sleeveless, then when you attach on the yarn for the 8 sc of the arm,
you will use the body colour, and you will change colours for body and arms.
5. You
will work only 8 rows in body colour for the arm on either side, and will have
the tee-shirt colour for the 16 centre sts
6. Once
you’ve finished the arms, you’re at the shoulders of the teddy bear. At this point, you will re-attach your body
colour and you will work on the 16 sc of the body (so basically on the top of
the tee-shirt sts) for the next 38 rows that will make up the head.
7. Once
again, we’re back to working our two arms – so body colour for the arms and you
will then re-attach yarn for tee-shirt
8. Work
arms and tee-shirt / body in their individual colours.
9. Fasten
off arm colour. Continue with tee-shirt / body till you’re at the point where
we need to divide for the legs. Leave a
longish yarn of tee-shirt colour for sewing up.
10. Fasten
off the tee-shirt colour and re-attach body colour yarn for the first leg. Work on the 1st 8 sc for the 1st
leg. Then re-attach body colour for the
2nd leg, ensuring that you are leaving a longish yarn for sewing up.
Part 3 : Finishing
You should have a really funny looking set of
rectangles – but I’m sure you have figured out how this all comes
together. Let’s get it done now.
1. Fold
your project in half lengthwise – with the head portion on top and the two legs
hanging below.
2. Using
an embroidery needle and black thread, embroider a pair of eyes (using the
French knot embroidery stitch – a “how to” given above) and a tiny little
mouth.
3. Using
an embroidery needle, start attaching your legs. Stuff.
4. Continue
attaching your body on either side.
Stuff
5. Neatly
sew up ends of the arms. Stuff.
6. Sew
up one side of the head. Stuff.
7. Neatly
sew up the second side of head. Fasten
off.
8. For
the ears, work a back-stitch diagonal line across the corner of the top of the
head to the side of the head. Work this
line tightly till the ear pops out a little. You may need to work on both the
front and back of the head to get this neatly finished.
9. Finally
add a ribbon around the neck. Ensure
that this is well secured around in case your gift is being given to a baby or
a small child.
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