Teddy Bear Puppets

Perfect for toddles, pre-school children and your local hospital for giving to children going through the Emergency Room, it brings them much comfort.


Measurments:
Size 6 Needles = 7 1/4"
Size 8 Needles = 7 1/2"

NOTES: Make 2: Sew together along both sides and along top
You can KNIT all rows if desired or follow my pattern below

CO = Cast On
BO = Bind Off

* You can make your bear puppets in 1 color, or change as described below
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CO 18 sts
Row,s 1-5: K2, P2 across
Row,s 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20: Knit across
Row's 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21: Purl across

Starting Arms:
Row 22: CO 10 sts, knit across (28 sts)
Row 23: CO 10 sts, Knit across (38 sts)
Row's 24-19: Knit Across

Begin Decrease:
Row 30: BO 10 sts, Knit Across (28 sts)
Row 31: BO 10 sts, Knit Across (18 STS)

Begin Face: Change colors to face color
Row's 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42: Knit Across
Row's 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43: Purl Across
Row's 44-47: Knit Across & Bind Off Leave Long tail

sew together along both sides & top.

Pinch top of ears and stitch in place
Add eyes, nose & mouth