Cuddly Paddington Bear // Knitting Pattern
Say hello to everyone’s favourite bear, from darkest Peru, and knit in fluffy yarn to make him extra lovable!
This toy uses fluffy yarn worked in garter stitch for the Body. Paddington’s distinctive blue duffle coat and red hat are worked flat in stocking stitch. The suitcase uses a simple box made from card and covered in knitted fabric to complete his outfit.
Designed by
Sachiyo Ishii
Yarn used
King Cole Truffle
1 ball in Cookie Dough 4336 (MC)
King Cole Pricewise DK
1 ball each in Royal 021 (CC1), Red 009 (CC2), Taupe 037 (CC3) & Chestnut 3383 (CC4)
About the yarn
King Cole Truffle
DK; 255m per 100g ball; 70% acrylic, 30% polyamide
King Cole Pricewise DK
DK; 282m per 100g ball, 100% acrylic
Tension
22 (26) sts x 28 (36) rows = 10cm measured in MC (CC) over G st (St st)
Needles used
3.5mm straight
Other supplies
3mm crochet hook
stich holders
locking stitch markers
tapestry needle
pair of 10mm mushroom shaped eye beads or safety eyes
toy filling
2 x 1.5cm wooden toggles
sturdy card
Sizing
25cm tall
Download This Pattern
This pattern is included in Knit Now Issue 140, which is available to download instantly on CraftWorld: