Downloadable PDF HERE
Designed to be knit in the round with magic loop, this 9 – 10″ teddy is cast on at the top of his head and shaped throughout with strategically placed increases and decreases. Happily, this knit one piece teddy bear pattern has hardly any seaming other than sewing his ears to his little noggin. The rest of his body – even his vest is one piece! The pattern can be easily modified to knitting with double point needles.
gauge isn’t important for this project, but you should use a needle 2 to 3 sizes smaller than the recommended size for your yarn to avoid holes in fabric that stuffing could show through.
materials:
worsted weight yarn – approximately 150 yards (I used Malabrigo Rios)
US 3 or 4 circular needle. (Can easily be adapted to double points if desired)
3 markers, one unique from the others. (Unique marker to be placed with first pm instruction)
tapestry needle
abbreviations:
k = knit
m1 = make one
m1R = lift the bar between stitches from back to front with left needle, then knit into the front of the stitch.
m1L = lift the bar between stitches from front to back with left needle, then knit through back of stitch.
kfb = knit in front and back of same stitch
pm = place marker
sm = slip marker
k2tog = knit 2 stitches together
instructions:
TOP OF HEAD:
cast on 18 stitches (9 on each of two needles) with turkish or other toe up cast on
ROUND 1:
Needle 1: K4, m1R, pm, k1, m1L, knit to end of needle
Needle 2: k1, kfb, knit to last 2 stitches, kfb, k1
ROUND 2:
knit around
ROUND 3:
Needle 1: knit to marker, m1R, sm, k1, m1L, knit to end of needle
Needle 2: k1, kfb, knit to last 2 stitches, kfb, k1
ROUND 4:
knit around
repeat rounds 3 and 4 four more times (21 stitches on each needle)
NOSE:
ROUND 1:
Needle 1: knit to marker, m1R, sm, k1, m1L, knit to end of needle
Needle 2: knit
repeat above round three more times (29 stitches on needle 1; 21 stitches on needle 2)
knit for 2 rounds
NECK:
ROUND 1:
Needle 1: k1,, k2tog, knit to 2 stitches before marker, ssk, sm, k1, k2tog, knit to last 3 stitches, ssk, k1
Needle 2: k1, k2tog, knit to last 3 stitches, ssk, k1
ROUND 2: knit
repeat rounds 1 and 2 three more times (13 stitches on each needle)
place safety eyes and nose piece if using these. Stuff head.
BODY:
ROUND1:
Needle 1: m1R, pm, knit to center marker, m1R, sm, k1, m1L, knit to end of needle
Needle 2: m1R, pm, k1, kfb, knit to last 2 stitches, kfb, k1
ROUND 2: knit
ROUND 3:
Needle 1: m1R, knit to marker, m1L, sm, knit to center marker, m1R, sm, k1, m1L, knit to end of needle
Needle 2: m1R, knit to marker, m1L, sm, k1, kfb, knit to last 2 stitches, kfb, k1
ROUND 4: knit
repeat rounds 3 and 4 four more times (11 stitches made on each needle for arms)
SEPARATE ARMS:
Needle 1
Needle 2: Put first 11 stitches on each needle on holder or waste yarn, removing arm markers, (leave center marker in place), and join in round, pull first couple stitches tight and knit in round (25 stitches on each of needle 1 and needle 2)
knit 10 rows
DECREASE BODY:
ROUND 1:
Needle 1: knit to 2 stitches before marker, ssk, sm, k1, k2tog, knit to end of needle
Needle 2: knit
ROUND 2: knit
repeat rounds 1 and 2 twice (19 stitches on needle 1 – 9 before central marker and 10 after marker ; 25 stitches on needle 2)
BOTTOM:
Prepare to purl back across needle 2. The bottom is worked back and forth across needle 2 only.
sl 1, p15, p2tog, p1, turn
sl 1, k8, ssk, k1, turn
sl 1, p9, p2tog, p1, turn
sl 1, k10, ssk, k1, turn
sl 1, p11, p2tog, p1, turn
sl 1, k12, ssk, k1, turn
sl 1, p13, p2tog, p1, turn
sl 1,k14, ssk, k1
stuff body
resume knitting in round
R LEG: (on bear’s right side)
k10 on needle 1, removing marker when you come to it. Slip 2nd to last stitch (on right needle) over last stitch to bind off one. Put next 9 stitches on needle 1 and first 8 stitches on needle 2 on a holder. Hold working yarn snug to avoid gap and knit 2. slip first knitted stitch over second to bind off one. Knit to end of needle 2. (9 front leg stitches on needle 1 and 8 back leg stitches on needle 2)
Knit in round for 22 rows.
FOOT:
ROUND 1:
Needle 1: k4, m1R, pm, k1, m1L, knit to end of needle
Needle 2: knit
ROUND 2:
knit around
ROUND 3:
Needle 1: k to marker, m1R, sm, k1, m1L, knit to end of needle
Needle 2: knit
ROUND 4:
knit around
repeat rounds 3 and 4 three more times (19 stitches on needle 1, 8 stitches on needle 2)
BOTTOM OF FOOT:
ROUND 1: ssk four times, k3 removing marker, , k2tog six times, ssk twice
ROUND 2: knit around
(stuff bottom half of leg very lightly. Stuff foot.)
ROUND 3: ssk twice, k3, k2tog three times, ssk
Cut yarn and thread through remaining 9 stitches to finish.
L LEG/ FOOT:
take stitches off holder and arrange on 2 needles. 9 front leg stitches on needle 1 and 8 back leg stitches on needle 2. Attach yarn, leaving an 8 inch length to close gap between legs and begin knitting in round with needle 1. Knit in round for 22 rows. Repeat instructions footabove.
Sew gap between legs closed
R ARM: (on bears right side)
take stitches off of holder and arrange with first 7 stitches toward back of arm on needle 1 and next 4 stitches toward front of arm on needle 2.
Knit across needle 1 and needle 2, then pick up 4 stitches along bottom of arm with needle 2 and begin knitting in round. To prevent gaps, hold working yarn taut and pull first two stitches on each needle taut.
(you may arrange stitches on 3 dpn’s to further help prevent ladders or gaps.)
Knit 16 rows.
stuff shoulder and arm lightly
(ssk, k1) five times
k2tog around
cut yarn and draw end through last 5 stitches and fasten off
L ARM: (on bears left side)
take stitches off holder and arrange with first 7 stitches toward front of
arm on needle 1 and next 4 stitches toward back of arm on needle 2. Then pick up 4 stitches along bottom of arm with needle 2 and begin knitting in round.
Knit 16 rows
Stuff shoulder and arm lightly.
(ssk, k1) five times
k2tog around
cut yarn and draw end through last 5 stitches and fasten off
EARS:
cast on 8, (4 on each needle) with your choice of toe up cast on
ROUND 1:
needle 1: k1,kfb,knit to last two stitches, kfb, k1
needle 2: repeat needle 1
ROUND 2 and ROUND 3: repeat round 1
ROUND 4 -6: knit around
bind off ear with 3 needle bind off, leaving 6 inch tail to sew ear to head.
To get a cupped ear effect, fold ear in half and tack the middle third of the ear together, creating a crease in middle of ear before sewing to head. Place inner edge of each ear at first and last cast on stitch to meet peaks on head.
So sweet! These little guys are carrying some Gramma love to two of my littlest Grand kids this holiday season.
Download Magic Loop Teddy PDF Pattern
Download Magic Loop Teddy PDF Pattern in Spanish thanks to our lovely friend Mariella Kennedy from Chileanhands.com
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For the vest pattern and more information on adding the face to your bears, check out our Finishing Your Teddy post!
Knit the Magic Loop Teddy along with Mom using our step by step Video Tutorial:
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I love the shaping of the face, and the large feet. A lovely bear! Thank you.
You’re so very welcome, Dot! Thanks for being so kind to take the time to comment. Made my day! 😀
I’ve been looking for just the right bear. This is the one. Thank you for sharing – he’s going to be OTN shortly!
Yay Diana!
how do you adapt this for making on dp needles? I don’t know how to do magic loop but this is a PERFECT little bear. thanks.
Hi Pat, Magic loop is done in the round on two needles, so to adapt for dpn’s just divide onto 4 needles and keep in mind that when the instructions tell you to do something on “Needle One”, you’re doing it on the first two needles or one half of the total stitches in the round. Take a look and I think it’ll make sense. Happy Knitting!
Thank you for the pattern. They are adorable. I’ll have to knit this up for my cousin.
You are so welcome, Shelly. Lucky cousin! 🙂
that heart embellishment is precious. Fantastic job on the design of a bear with minimal finishing!
Thanks Suzanne! ♥♥♥
Cannot wait to try this adorable lil bear. Thank you so much for the pattern =)
You’re welcome Barbie – I hope you are as happy with your finished project as I am with mine! 🙂
Casting on today! How great. thank you so much….I know the perfect little girl to gift this to, plus I want one for myself.
Woot Mary-Anne! Have fun knitting! There’s loads more on my to-do list too. I can see them spilling out of the top of lots of my family stockings this holiday season!
These are so cute! Where do you buy the nose and the eyes? Thanks!
Hi Pamela, I found them online at Joann’s Fabrics. They’re called Safety Eyes and D Type Shank Noses for stuffed animals. The noses I used are 12 mm high and 18 mm from side to side.
Oh I fell in love with these as soon as I saw them in my inbox!!! I had been stuck on what to knit my girlies for Christmas this year, and these little ones fit the bill perfectly! Thank you for sharing them with us. 🙂 Do you happen to have the pattern for the little shirts they are wearing?
Hi Dawn! Yes, the vest pattern is at the end of the PDF download. I’ll also include it in my next blog post about finishing techniques for the bears. So glad the pattern will work for you! Happy Knitting!
Can you please post a link to the vest pattern? Thanks. Love the design btw.
Hi Sophia! Yes, the vest pattern is HERE
Thank you so much. Just finished the body and now trying to figure what you mean by for bottom work on needle two only. Maybe when I get there I’ll know! Haha. I’m a noob. I’m just making this bear to keep for the day I get I grandchild! A grandchIld gift box first entrant! So far I’m having fun despite my newbie clumsiness!
Gorgeous – and DH happened to be passing – and hinted how much he just loved knitted teddies [we are both suckers for teddies, but DH doesn’t knit] – ha – I was already planning to get some yarn tomorrow and start in on a stocking filler for him. Will the vest pattern be available soon [i.e. before Christmas?]
You are just brilliant – thanks so much
Hi Marie! So glad you like it. The vest pattern is included in the PDF file and I’ll also put it in a blog post later this week. Happy Teddy Knitting! 🙂
I’m almost dead from the cute! It’s perfect : the little bears, the heart embellishment, the photography…
Oh my, what a treasure! We were out of town when this was published so I missed it. ML Teddy is just adorable. I. Must. Make. 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing your sweet pattern. Have a great evening!
Thanks for your kind words, Toni! 🙂
Hello. I love the look of this pattern and look forward to making (at least) one! Only trouble is, I am not familiar with the Turkish cast on – please could you explain.
Many thanks
Sue
Hi Sue! Here’s a great photo tutorial of the Turkish Cast On. I think it’s one of the easiest toe up cast ons, but you can use any toe up cast on if you have another you like! Hope that helps!
This teddy bear is beyond adorable, I wish I had a young one to make them for. Thank you for sharing your patterns. I’m now following you on bloglovin’ and look forward to reading more of you posts.
She Knits in Pearls
Hi Cherry! Thanks for the kind words. 🙂 Love the vintage look of your blog! 🙂 Thanks for following!
I am not very good at knitting but I am determined…(have to find a tutorial about the magic loop thingy)…but I really want to make this cute bear for my soon-to-be-grand-daughter. This is my first grandchild due in August…so excited. This bear has a lovely wee face. Thank you for sharing your pattern.
Hi Jackie! Congratulations on your new Grandchild!!! Here’s a great Magic Loop Tutorial from KnittingHelp.com Hope you enjoy making the teddy! You can get more info on how to do the face and add a heart to his chest in the post Finishing Your Teddy
Hi, I am so enjoying knitting this little cutie but I have got stuck at the R leg. When I hold the yarn snug and k 2 – are these on the second needle? I thought these stitches were put on the holder? I seem to have too many stitches after the bottom shaping? It’s looking so good, this little bear I don’t want to give up now. Thanks for your help.
Hi Anne, You knitted 10 on needle 1, then bound off one stitch. The next 9 stitches on needle 1 and the first 8 stitches on needle 2 go on a holder. You should have 18 stitches left to knit. You’ll end up with 9 front leg stitches on needle 1 and 8 back leg stitches on needle 2 after you’ve followed all the directions for the round. Hope that’s helpful!
Do you know of any videos showing using two Magic Loops at the same time? I’ve done Magic Loop and I used two circlulars together but I can’t picture how this is done.
No I don’t, Amy! Sounds challenging!
Just starting on this cute pattern. I didn’t see ‘ssk’ in the list of abbreviations. Can you clarify for me exactly what that is? Thank you.
Hi Cheryl, ssk = slip, slip, knit. Our Knitting Abbreviations post has the explanation for this stitch as well as a link to a video that shows how the stitch is done. Hope that helps!
I seem to be missing something. I am unable to get the stitches going down the center of the face. Should the knit to marker (round 5,7,9,11) change each row? Any help would be appreciated I really want to make these bears. Thank you so much!
Are you using a marker, Sharon? If you’re trying to do it without one, it might be difficult because each time you knit to the marker, then you increase a stitch (m1R), then slip the marker – so the marker gets a stitch farther away each round. Hope that helps!
I figured it thanks …love the pattern
Hi Mom –
Can’t find the download button!! Please help…
Hi Sureen, you can download the pattern at the end of the blog post. It’s under the very last picture of the teddy bears. Hope that helps!
Many people love knit or crochet little animals. Though I too like them, i never make them. I just hated sewing on arms and legs,ugh! It seemed no matter what I did one leg, or arm, or head just didn’t look right and off it would have to come! What a nice pattern, knitting and stuffing as you go and very little sewing! This will be one of my go to baby shower gifts from now on. Loved the way you broke the pattern into sections very easy to follow. I was able to do one section put it down get dinner, do homework, and whatever else I needed to do, come back and not have trouble finding where I was. Thanks for the cute pattern, and free too!
I love your Teddy bear pattern. I have never made something like it before. Now I’m wondering how to make the beautifull shirt 🙂
Hi Josee! The pattern is in the Finishing Your Teddy post. Enjoy!
I just fell in love with these little bears and made 2 of them for my grandchildren for Christmas. They fell in love with them as well and slept with them that night. Thanks for a great project!
Awww – so great to hear, Denise! Love the idea of two more teddies in the world to love! <3
Hello, I had a question about this pattern. I was confused about the Bottom part of the body. Specifically, after decreasing the body Needle 1 has 19 stitches and Needle 2 has 25. The Bottom part says it is on Needle 2 but the beginning of the pattern starts with 19 stitches not 25…
Sorry if the comment doesn’t make too much sense, I’m new at knitting but if you could explain this part I’d be grateful!!
Hi Jac, immediately after finishing the body you have just knit your last round across first needle 1, then needle 2. To start the bottom you will stop knitting in the round but will instead knit back and forth on needle 2 only for that section. Since you are then at the end of needle 2, you just turn your work so you can work back across that same needle. Does that make sense?
But needle two has twenty five stitches on it but the first row of the back-and-forth section has nineteen…?
Oh wait is it supposed to be like short rows where you don’t use all the stitches on the needle?
Hi Jac, Yes, you’ll be reducing the number of stitches with short rows. If you just follow the instructions in that section it’ll take you there. 🙂
I am also stuck @ the “bottom” part of the directions. Needle 2 has 25 stitches. First row of bottom only accounts for 19 stitches, being reduced to 18. Row 2: starts w/ 12 st & is reduced to 11 st. Row 3: starts w/ 13 st & is reduced to 12. Row: 4: starts w/ 14 & is reduced to 13. Row 5: starts w/ 15 & is reduced to 14. Row 6: starts w/ 16 & is reduced to 15. Row 7 starts w/ 17 & is reduced to 16. Row 8 starts w/ 18 & is reduced to 17 st.
This doesn’t make any sense.
Could you please help me?
I was really excited to do this – but—— I laways read through the comments to see if there are problems – hmmm – you lost me on this one! SO – I will save this pattern for some time when someone more intelligent than I can read through the entire thing and figure this out. Thank you – I know my grand babies would dearly love this – but I’m apparently not up to it.
I’m so sorry to hear that you found this pattern intimidating, Jeannie. But to encourage you: although you’re seeing all the questions I’ve received in the comments, there are an overwhelming number, 476 to be exact, of successful Magic Loop Teddies documented on Ravelry. There are definitely a few techniques to learn: short rows, several increases and decreases, picking up stitches and a toe up cast on that many knitters may be unfamiliar with. We did create a Magic Loop Teddy instructional video where you can knit every stitch, step by step along with the pattern designer on a clear, easy to understand video here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/magicloopteddy?fbclid=IwAR0feKuVGEPoQHFOeyWl7wXBHnEI8wtAS6rAXS4lRrjsavE_SphmHcXGmTg
Hope that helps! Happy Knitting, Mom
Hi – I’m stuck at the part where you slip the stitches off for the arms. It says to join in the round but I don’t understand why you have to join in the round. If you’re knitting it on magic loop, isn’t it already joined?
Hi Julie! Yes it is, but since you interrupted your round by pulling some stitches off onto waste yarn that’s just a way of telling you to once again begin knitting the remaining stitches in the round
I am absolutely addicted to knitting this bear! I love the way it is turning out and I have learned so much. My problem is the feet. I am ready to knit the decreases for the bottom of the foot. I have the 19 on needle 1 and 8 on needle 2. The directions say to ssk 4 times which i have done. And then knit 3 , knit 2 tog 6x by then i am out of stitches. I still need to do the ssk twice. Am i making a mathematical error?
Hi Nancy!
If you have 19 stitches on needle 1 and 8 stitches on needle 2, you should have a total of 27 stitches. SSK x 4(8 stitches) + k3(3 stitches) + k2tog x 6(12 stitches) + ssk x 2 (4 stitches) = 27 stitches. Not sure where you’re going wrong? Are you sure you’re starting with 27? If so, are you performing the SSK stitch correctly? (slip the next 2 stitches knitwise, one at a time – then knit them together through the back loops) Hope this helps you figure it out.
Yes Yes Yes thank you so much. I was making an error in the ssk. I have no idea why i was doing that wrong. It is a new technique for me but I thought I had mastered it. Well practice makes perfect and I need to make 2 more bears for my 3 grandaughters.
Wonderful! So glad you were able to get it clarified. ?
Hello,
I figured out the bottom. Thanks for the fun pattern. I’ve never knitted in the round before & therefore was totally confused.
Patty
Hi, I’m now having the same problem that Patty commented about earlier. When you’re knitting the bottom, and knitting only on needle 2. I understand how to knit only on one needle and turn the work, but there are 25 stitched on needle 2, and the pattern only accounts for 19 stitches. What am I doing wrong?
Hi Patty and Julie! (So glad you figured this out, Patty) On needle 2, you are knitting short rows, which means you turn your work and go back the other way before you’ve used all the stitches on the needle. In this way, you shape the bottom in the same way you would shape the heel on a sock. Hope this helps!
Hi, thanks for your comment. Yes, I understand that you turn the work and go back the other way….but you said you do this once you’ve used all the stitches on the needle. But if you’re doing this on needle 2…there are 25 stitches and the pattern only accounts for 19. So there are still stitches left on needle 2 once I’ve gone through the pattern….
Yes Julie, that’s correct. There are still stitches left on the needle. At that point, you’ll turn the work and go to the next row instructions, leaving the remaining stitches unworked. Does that make sense? Those are called “short rows” and is a method of shaping.
okay, I think I understand. Thanks.
Hello I found your bear pattern today I cast on I was able to gett through the shaping but I am having trouble understanding when you seperate for the arms there isn’t 25 stitches on each needle there is 14 but 11 on wasted yarn.help me please I live the pattern look.
Hi Courtney! During the shaping, you’re increasing stitches, by using the M1R and M1L stitches so that you have increased 11 stitches on each side for the arms. Make sure you’ve done those increases when they’re called for and that you’ve repeated rows 3 and 4 four more times just before the arms as the directions call for. That’s the only problem that would keep you from having enough stitches. Hope that helps!
Hi! I am making this and loving it. Will post a pic on Ravelry when I’m done! I’m having a problem downloading the pdf, though — was wondering if you could check the link?
Hi Ruth,
I’m not able to recreate the issue with opening the PDF. It opens fine for all of us. Could it be that it’s just taking a few minutes to load? Make sure your PDF reader is the newest version and try again. If all else fails, I’m sure I can send it to you in email. Let me know!
I’d love the PDF by email! (I have to figure out what I need to update, because it’s still not working.) I would also love to send you a photo of my completed bear … he is in military/camouflage yarn and is going to my friend and neighbor’s son, who is posted overseas. There’s a picture of him on Ravelry under “Military Bear,” by interweavings (my current user name, although I am probably going to change it).
HI!!
I came across this beautiful pattern!!
I’m delightful that you are willing to share – if we sell the made item and I will for sure link you back!
Is that right?
Thank you!
I will make a couple for a fried who just had a baby boy and so I will make two one for each of her sons 🙂 thank you!
That’s correct Martella. I appreciate you giving us credit for our free pattern! ?
‘Not that fond of magic loop but I’ll try with two circs…these bears are way too sweet not to try.
What color yarn did you use for the bear?
Hi Pat, I used Malabrigo Worsted in the colorway “Sand Bank”. Love the variations in that color!
What a wonderful pattern! I’m on my second bear today! I loved your cork Christmas trees a few years ago and this is my first teddy bear (cause my dog keeps eating mine). Thanks for everything you do! Great website and you seem like awesome women 🙂
Thanks so much for the kind comment, Katie! Love knitting those little bears!
Thank you so much for being so generous and sharing this pattern. This is exactly the kind of teddy I like – proportional, cute, and not a lot of parts to sew together!
Thanks Julianna! They’re pretty popular here too! 🙂
Your teddy bear knitting pattern is one of my all time favorites! Thank you so much for sharing it!
You’re so welcome! ?
Hi, I am trying to knit this bear. I have never knit a stuffed animal before. I have gotten through the head and neck, and am a little unsure of how to separate the arms. I keep ending up with all the stitches on the same side of the bear (two arms on one side). I am sure I am not understanding the instructions, would you mind trying to explain it again?
Hi Elisa, My advice would be not to overthink it – just follow the steps in the pattern and it should happen. Here’s the section: Needle 1
Needle 2: Put first 11 stitches on one needle on holder or waste yarn, removing arm markers, (leave center marker in place). Knit to second needle then put the first 11 stitches on that needle on holder or waste yarn and join in round, pull first couple stitches tight and knit in round (25 stitches on each of needle 1 and needle 2) Hope that helps!
knit 10 rows
Love your teddy bear pattern just finished one and starting on the second one thank you for sharing
Thanks Teri! So glad you are enjoying Teddy! 🙂
I’ve knitted Magic Loop a lot, but only on one long circular needle. I checked out the Magic Loop tutorial you mentioned in this blog, but it also uses only one 32″ needle. Can I knit the bear with one needle?
Yes Luella! All magic loop is done on one circular needle. When I refer to needle 1 and needle 2 in the pattern I’m just speaking of the two sides of the same needle. Hope you enjoy the pattern!
OH, my! I am absolutely enchanted by the teddy bear and the prospect of an all-in-one creation! I’ve knit a Winnie the Pooh and a Tigger for a grandson, both fun projects until the dreaded drudgery of putting all those little parts together. “Now, is this the right leg or the left?” “Oops-are the arms symmetrically placed on the fat little tummy?”, etc. Tigger remained such a sad sight for months-a little baggie with all those loose body parts! I just couldn’t face putting him together. YET NOW-I can’t wait to start YOUR teddy for the next grandbaby who is due in June! Thank you!
I feel the SAME way about all that seaming!!! That’s why I designed this little guy. So glad you love him too! ❤️❤️
The Magic Loop Bear is so cute. I can’t seem to find the sweater that goes with it. Please help.
Hi Carol! If you download the pattern pdf on the bottom of the post here on the blog, the vest is on the last page. It’s also included in the “Finishing your Teddy” post here: https://www.simplynotable.com/2014/finishing-teddy/
Hope that helps!