*HONEY BEAR* the easiest bear to knit

 

*HONEY* is a very easy to knit, very cute bear. I tried for years to find a knitting pattern for a bear that wasn't in 50 pieces! Well I exaggerate slightly, but you'll know what I mean.


For Honey, the body, head and nose are all knitted in one easy piece with one seam at the back. The arms and legs (one piece each) are easily button and thread jointed. Honey's ears are knitted in 2 pieces and sewn together before attaching to the head.


I have used 2 strands of yarn together in this design, one plain double knit and one textured in a matching colour. By changing the textured yarn, bears will also change their appearance as can be seen in the photos.


2 strands of yarn make this a nice firm bear with no gaps for stuffing to escape!
Also Honey is knitted on 2 straight needles.....bliss.  


SIZING / FINISHED MEASUREMENTS APPROX SIZE: 15ins / 38cms 

The trick of making a lovely bear is the stuffing. Every little place needs to be filled. Go slowly and work and wiggle the fibre filling to the very ends of paws and noses, tummies and heads. The finished result will be well worth the time and effort.

The expression on your bear's face can change too depending on where you place the ears. The lower they are the cuter the face I think. Pin them first to see where you like them the best.

Experiment with yarns and every bear will be different, no set hard and fast rules, just a very easy bear to knit.

Knitting pattern available from https://www.craftsy.com/knitting/patterns/honey-bear/142752

 

 

*HUSH A BYE BABY* baby blanket

I love this pretty yarn, it's King Cole Melody and the colour is Rainbow, very girlie.

I have tried to design a blanket to maximise the colours but a plain blue or white without the bows would be lovely for a baby boy.

It's approx 28x28ins / 70x70cms when finished.

The pattern is very easy to follow and there are plenty of step by step photos if you need them.

The border is knitted after and stitched to the main section. The bows are very securely sewn on and are, of course, entirely optional.

The knitting pattern is available from  https://www.craftsy.com/knitting/patterns/sale-hush-a-bye-baby-blanket/251241

  

*LITTLE DREAMER* baby blanket

                                              

One of my favourite baby blanket designs. I've made several of these in different colours and yarn weights. The pattern is in double knit but I prefer to use baby soft Aran yarn on a bigger needle. The blanket comes out a touch bigger but the overall pattern is the same.

For the main photo here I added a few crocheted flowers (not included in the pattern) and on the pink one I used guipure lace daisies to decorate it. Both look so pretty, but for a baby boy I preferred to have no decoration.

Worked in 4 triangles and sewn together, using the loop stitch from the beginning of every row. Very neat and easy.

My knitting pattern is available (pdf only) from https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/288348951/little-dreamer-baby-shawlblanket

*RAINBOW DUST* baby blanket

                                

*RAINBOW DUST* is so easy to knit in baby soft double knit yarn.

I chose King Cole Melody and the colour is Candy. Very soft and very pretty.

The border is knitted separately to the main body piece.

Sew together gathering at the corners.

The finisher size is approx.: 30x30ins/78x78cms.

This would be a lovely gift for a new baby and the pattern is perfect for girls and boys just change the yarn accordingly.

My knitting pattern is available (pdf only) from https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/229458691/rainbow-dust-baby-blanket

*DRESS UP DOLLY*

*DRESS UP DOLLY* knitting pattern.

Little ones always love to undress and dress a doll and this one has plenty of clothes and accessories to do just that.

This knitting pattern is full of step by step photos and clear instructions to knit not only the dolly but all these as well: her dress, panties, coat, beret, winter muff, scarf and bag.

She has easy hair too that is firmly stitched to her head....ouch!

Knitted using 2 strands of double knit or equivalent yarn together on 5mm needles.Finished size approx 20ins/50cms.

Stuffing is the key to a good toy. I find it beast to add small amounts, of a good quality fibre fill, at a time. Tease it apart first and try not to leave any gaps I use a knitting needle to get into those smaller areas.

Toy making is fun and can use up lots of odds and ends we knitters tend to store away!

*DRESS UP DOLLY* just waiting for someone to love her xxx

My knitting pattern is in the SALE section as (pdf only) from https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/84636081/sale-dress-up-dolly-knitting-pattern

*LITTLE BOY BLUE* baby blanket

A nice and easy baby blanket suitable for both quite new knitters and the more experienced knitter too. I have added plenty of step by step photos as added guidance should it be needed.

 Approx size 28x28ins/72x72cms.
This blanket uses approx 200gms of double knit, or equivalent, baby soft yarn.

I added a satin bow but this is entirely optional.

The knitting pattern is available from my Etsy shop (pdf only) https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/457471232/sale-little-boy-blue-baby-blanket

*CHERRY BLOSSOM* Baby Blanket

I love to see babies in beautiful, hand knitted items.

This is one of my baby blanket designs in baby soft Aran weight yarn. Super easy to knit in 4 triangles and simply slip stitched together with the loop made at the start of every row.

So easy to knit, in 4 triangles. I knitted this baby blanket in a pretty sugary pink yarn. Nothing difficult and super quick to knit in the Aran weight yarn.
Would make a lovely gift for a new baby or for a baby shower.

Approx finished size 30x30ins/76x76cms

Knitting pattern (pdf only) available from my Etsy shop

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/467797929/cherry-blossom-baby-blanket