Minature Teddy Knitting Pattern

I used size 12 needles and 4 ply, obviously the smaller needles and ply you use, the smaller the bear. This one turned out at 3.5" tall.

Body

Cast on 10 stitches

K 1 row.
K twice into every st = 20sts

K 5, k twice into next st, K 8. K twice into next st, K 5 = 22 sts

Knit 9 rows.

K2 together to the end.

Cast off P wise.

Legs (make 2)

Cast on 8 sts.

K 1 row

K into every stitch = 16sts

Knit 3 rows.

Foot K3, K2 tog, K3 tog,K3 tog K2 tog, K3 = 10 sts

K 1 row

K twice into 1st and last 2t = 12st

K 8 Rows.

K2 tog to end. = 6sts

Cast off

Head

Cast on 12 sts

K 1 row.

K twice into every st. = 24sts

Knit 11 rows

Nose shaping

K2 tog to end. =12 sts

K 1 row.

(K2 tog) K2 (K2 tog)(K2 tog) K2 (K2 tog) = 8 sts

K 1 row.

(K2 tog) to end. = 4sts

Thread wool through remaining stitches draw up and fasten off.

Ears (make 2)

Cast on 6sts.

K 1 row.

K2 tog at each end of next 2 rows = 2sts

Now K twice into first and last stitch of next 2 rows. = 6sts

K1 row.

Cast off

Arms (make 2)

Cast on 5 sts.

K twice into every st. = 10sts

Knit 9 rows.

K3 (k2 tog)(k2 tog) K3 = 8sts

Knit 4 rows.

K2 tog to end. = 4sts

Thread wool through remaining stitches draw up and fasten off.

To make up: Sew up seams and firmly stuff. Sew closed. Sew pieces into place and use black wool for eyes and nose detail.