tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368996704655114465.post7173246601873370052..comments2023-09-21T22:01:49.837+02:00Comments on ColourSpun: Knitted Teddy BearAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08811820915773534755noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368996704655114465.post-954839119219250982014-09-18T16:25:11.238+02:002014-09-18T16:25:11.238+02:00I have to say this was the first toy pattern that ...I have to say this was the first toy pattern that I had tried to make. I'm now totally addicted to making bears! It is fun and quick. I'm having a ton of fun trying out different yarns with this pattern. The only thing that I kind of modified was that I use yarn and stitch the eyes... as I have given some to young children and I did not want to worry about them popping the eyes off. Thanks for posting such a wonderful pattern!BdRyunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368996704655114465.post-91992710934887849372014-04-13T16:26:25.422+02:002014-04-13T16:26:25.422+02:00Thank you! You've been so helpful. :)Thank you! You've been so helpful. :)Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230396236233061836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368996704655114465.post-83851389461223237082014-04-12T19:58:15.903+02:002014-04-12T19:58:15.903+02:00Hi Lauren, it looks good, just complete the seam. ...Hi Lauren, it looks good, just complete the seam. Use a mattress stitch and the ridge will be on the inside.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811820915773534755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368996704655114465.post-56502511316148696482014-04-11T00:03:48.385+02:002014-04-11T00:03:48.385+02:00Here's a pic. :)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/kmm...Here's a pic. :)<br />https://www.dropbox.com/s/kmmt3pxcqx3wwlq/teddy-head.jpg Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230396236233061836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368996704655114465.post-34590208930111882962014-04-10T23:14:28.471+02:002014-04-10T23:14:28.471+02:00Perhaps it would help me if I could see more close...Perhaps it would help me if I could see more close-up pictures of your bears if you have one on hand? I'm a visual person, so *seeing* how it's sewn together would probably help me immensely. <br /><br />As for the hole that I ended up with, it's not a hole in my knitting or anything, I'm just confused about how to sew up the cast-on edge of the head piece. The bind-off tightened together nicely to form the nose, but the cast-on is just kind of... there. I was worried that simply sewing it up as I did the side seams, that it would create an oddly shaped ridge in the back of the head. Does that make sense? I may try to take a photo of what I'm talking about when I get home so I can show you... <br /><br />I did read the instructions at the end, but they're basically just "sew up the seams, stuff it, and put it together." If I had more experience crafting 3-d projects like this, I'm sure I wouldn't have the uncertainties that I have. Unfortunately, though, I'm self-taught via the internet, so my access to an experienced knitter is limited.<br /><br />So sorry for all the questions. I really appreciate your being very helpful and patient with me.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230396236233061836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368996704655114465.post-89225296754208696762014-04-10T19:35:13.529+02:002014-04-10T19:35:13.529+02:00Hi Lauren, I'm not sure how you got a hole. Yo...Hi Lauren, I'm not sure how you got a hole. You just need to seam the whole opening up once you have finished stuffing. Have you read the instructions for assembly at the end? I'm not sure how I can give any more detailed instructions than are there, and not being there to show you on your knitting makes it difficult. Do you have an experienced knitter you could ask to show you?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811820915773534755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368996704655114465.post-91255938675794848682014-04-10T03:44:58.788+02:002014-04-10T03:44:58.788+02:00I have another question. :)
I'm trying to as...I have another question. :) <br /><br />I'm trying to assemble all the pieces of the bear, but I've run into a snag with the head piece. I've sewn up the sides, but I'm left with a hole in the back of the head. It's the cast-on edge that is causing the hole. Is there a trick to sewing this up, or am I missing something? The instructions are just a bit sparse, so I'm just not sure I'm doing it right or not.<br /><br />Sorry for being such a newb! lolLaurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230396236233061836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368996704655114465.post-66517658954331372552014-03-31T04:12:50.770+02:002014-03-31T04:12:50.770+02:00Thank you for this pattern. I like the fact that h...Thank you for this pattern. I like the fact that head and body are just one piece each. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368996704655114465.post-74676497057884235262014-03-25T13:27:42.129+02:002014-03-25T13:27:42.129+02:00Hi Lauren, I use a cable cast on but it shouldn...Hi Lauren, I use a cable cast on but it shouldn't really matter so long as it is neat and the same tension as your knitting.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811820915773534755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368996704655114465.post-22488358093963748972014-03-25T01:59:06.092+02:002014-03-25T01:59:06.092+02:00What kind of cast on and bind off do you do for th...What kind of cast on and bind off do you do for this pattern? Does it matter?Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230396236233061836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368996704655114465.post-68757956744085041022013-06-23T09:27:21.464+02:002013-06-23T09:27:21.464+02:00Congratulations to both of you and happy knitting ...Congratulations to both of you and happy knitting :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811820915773534755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368996704655114465.post-24930739625263014712013-06-22T22:13:59.141+02:002013-06-22T22:13:59.141+02:00My name's Lo, and my friend Toni just turned m...My name's Lo, and my friend Toni just turned me onto this pattern as both me and her brother are having baby's in July, she's decided to knit one for her soon to be niece and i'm about to cast on one for my baby now!<br />This pattern is so easy to follow it's great!!!! <br />Thanks so much for posting it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368996704655114465.post-51646854954107927032012-11-28T14:11:02.902+02:002012-11-28T14:11:02.902+02:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368996704655114465.post-76322421124315550432012-11-27T20:07:39.666+02:002012-11-27T20:07:39.666+02:00You have knitted 1 and a half bears. For each bear...You have knitted 1 and a half bears. For each bear you need 1 body, 1 head, 2 ears, 2 legs, 2 soles and 2 arms.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811820915773534755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368996704655114465.post-46127804021763040292012-11-27T19:11:34.399+02:002012-11-27T19:11:34.399+02:00that is great thanks..
another question that may ...that is great thanks..<br /><br />another question that may appear silly...<br /><br />the piece I have knitted so far.<br />body x 2<br />head x 2<br />ears x 2<br />legs x 2<br />sole x 2<br />arms x 2<br />am I supposed to have 4 pieces for the arms and legs.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368996704655114465.post-90105362773389208082012-11-26T15:59:27.608+02:002012-11-26T15:59:27.608+02:00There are no silly questions :). You need to thead...There are no silly questions :). You need to thead the yarn through the stitches so tha you can gather them together, if you cast them off you won 't b abl o ather them. Break your yarn ff leaving a tail. Thread the end of the tail into a darning needle then pass the needle through the middle of the stitches ( where the knitting needle is) and pull the yarn through Start with the last stitch knitted and work to the first stitch, don't remove the knitting needl until you have pulled the yarn through. <br /><br />Hope tat helpsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811820915773534755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368996704655114465.post-69398761911198926862012-11-26T15:24:59.881+02:002012-11-26T15:24:59.881+02:00I am starting to knit again after 30 odd years, a...I am starting to knit again after 30 odd years, as you can imagine it is taking a while to get back in on it... I have a question that may appear silly by you experts.. on the head the last instruction ..thread yarn through remaining stitches... am I supposed to cast off these stitches, when I put the yarn through the stitches, the stitches fell apart. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368996704655114465.post-72236506231186305872012-05-11T10:09:06.886+02:002012-05-11T10:09:06.886+02:00That's such a pleasure, glad I could help.That's such a pleasure, glad I could help.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811820915773534755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368996704655114465.post-17486704020578131042012-05-11T06:53:02.027+02:002012-05-11T06:53:02.027+02:00Thank you for this pattern! I have been searching ...Thank you for this pattern! I have been searching for a good pattern like this for a while.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368996704655114465.post-60465380653989566042012-05-10T17:12:06.587+02:002012-05-10T17:12:06.587+02:00Hi Ann,
I'm sure it will be fine, I've se...Hi Ann,<br /><br />I'm sure it will be fine, I've seen it knit in all sorts of yarn.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811820915773534755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368996704655114465.post-28956367147063342562012-05-10T12:03:41.509+02:002012-05-10T12:03:41.509+02:00Hi
Dana
do you think it would be possible to knit...Hi<br />Dana<br /><br />do you think it would be possible to knit this in Sirdar snowflake chunky, sorry I am new to knitting.<br />thanks<br /><br />annAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368996704655114465.post-26267914381662493872012-04-19T09:31:33.232+02:002012-04-19T09:31:33.232+02:00With a chunky or heavy yarn, 10 to 12 inches is ab...With a chunky or heavy yarn, 10 to 12 inches is about the size you'll get from my pattern. If you want it bigger you would have to double up the yarn and use bigger needles, I'm not sure how that will look as the stitches will be much bigger too - try it, it may look good. If it doesn't work then all I can suggest is to look for a pattern for a larger bear. I don't know the yarn that you are using but if the string is very thin I suggest you may want to find a thicker yarn.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811820915773534755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368996704655114465.post-46387369087808345422012-04-18T10:49:21.640+02:002012-04-18T10:49:21.640+02:00I appreciate your answers Dana, but I am still a l...I appreciate your answers Dana, but I am still a little puzzled as I have never made a bear before. I want to make a big teddy bear, about two feet tall...what size needles would you suggest I use and what kind of yarn? I am currently using a very heavy yarn with 4mm needles and it looks like I will end up with a 10 to 12 inch bear. That is of course if I am doing everything right. It is so hard to look at the pictures that people post and know if I am doing something wrong. I think your bears are just so beautiful I bought some Maribou yarn, 50g balls. They are 90% acrylic and 10% polyester. It seems to me that if I were to use large needles then this yarn would be very sparse because the string is very thin. Is there some trick to this that I don't know or is it just that I am looking at a small bear using this kind of yarn? I do appreciate your help in solving these mysteries! Thank you so very much!! =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368996704655114465.post-39315711511908178512012-04-15T09:27:01.748+02:002012-04-15T09:27:01.748+02:00The size of the bears will depend on the yarn you ...The size of the bears will depend on the yarn you use and your personal knitting tension. My brown bear, knitted with a chunky yarn, measures 25cm from head to foot and the green bear, knitted with a DK mohair yarn measures 18cm from head to foot.<br />Hope that helps :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811820915773534755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368996704655114465.post-23719146977987167502012-04-15T08:32:51.096+02:002012-04-15T08:32:51.096+02:00Does anyone know the answer to the question: What ...Does anyone know the answer to the question: What is the finished size of this bear, approximately? Thanks, these are absolutely beautiful bears I can't wait to make one for my soon to arrive grand babe =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com