Teddy Bear Tinsel Chunky Knitting Pattern - 9021

The previous needle details for King Cole 9021 (Teddies) were incorrect. The pattern actually provides instructions for three sizes of bears (Small, Medium, and Large), and the size of each bear is determined by changing the needle size for the main body:

• Small Bear: 1 pair of 3.75mm knitting needles (UK 9 / US 5)

• Medium Bear: 1 pair of 4mm knitting needles (UK 8 / US 6)

• Large Bear: 1 pair of 4.5mm knitting needles (UK 7 / US 7)

• All Bears (for DK paws, muzzle & inner ears): 1 pair of 3mm knitting needles (UK 11 / US 2.5)

Here is the fully corrected, accurate description for King Cole 9021:

Knit a family of fluffy teddy bears with this King Cole 9021 knitting pattern. Designed for chunky textured novelty yarns paired with standard DK details, this pattern provides instructions to make three sizes of stuffed teddies featuring textured bodies, contrast muzzles and paws, ribbon bows, and stitched facial features. The different bear sizes are created by working the main body on 3.75mm, 4mm, or 4.5mm needles, while the DK details are worked on 3mm needles throughout. We stock the printed pattern leaflet alongside a range of quality chunky and DK yarns right here in our shop, so you can easily choose your colours and cast on straight away.

What is Included

Instructions to knit three sizes of stuffed novelty teddy bears:

• Small Bear

• Medium Bear

• Large Bear

Sizing and Finished Measurements

Approximate standing height:

• Small Bear: 9.75 in (25 cm)

• Medium Bear: 10.25 in (26 cm)

• Large Bear: 10.75 in (27 cm)

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Chunky textured/tinsel yarn and Double Knitting (DK) yarn of your choice (available in our yarn section)

• Needles:

  • For Small Bear: 1 pair of 3.75mm knitting needles (UK 9 / US 5)

  • For Medium Bear: 1 pair of 4mm knitting needles (UK 8 / US 6)

  • For Large Bear: 1 pair of 4.5mm knitting needles (UK 7 / US 7)

  • For All Bears (DK details): 1 pair of 3mm knitting needles (UK 11 / US 2.5)

• Accessories:

  • Washable toy stuffing

  • 2 x black buttons, beads, or safety eyes per bear (or black DK yarn to embroider eyes)

  • Tartan ribbon: 60 cm for Small Bear, 65 cm for Medium Bear, 70 cm for Large Bear

  • Oddment of black DK yarn for embroidering nose and mouth

  • Stitch markers

  • Tapestry needle for seams, joining limbs, and facial embroidery

Yarn Requirements

Based on standard balls and stash oddments:

• Small Bear (approx. 25 cm):

  • Main Body Shade (Chunky textured): 3 balls (50g balls, or approx. 150g total)

  • Contrast Paws, Muzzle & Inner Ears (DK): 1 ball (or stash oddment)

• Medium Bear (approx. 26 cm):

  • Main Body Shade (Chunky textured): 3 balls (50g balls, or approx. 150g total)

  • Contrast Paws, Muzzle & Inner Ears (DK): 1 ball (or stash oddment)

  • Oddment of DK yarn for joining arms and legs to body

• Large Bear (approx. 27 cm):

  • Main Body Shade (Chunky textured): 3 balls (50g balls, or approx. 150g total)

  • Contrast Paws, Muzzle & Inner Ears (DK): 1 ball (or stash oddment)

Product Information

Please note that this listing is for the physical paper knitting pattern leaflet only, not the completed toy bears. Yarn, knitting needles, ribbon, eyes, and toy stuffing are sold separately.

Tension note: Knitted toys require firm, close stitches to prevent toy filling from showing through. When using alternative yarns from our collection or your stash, work a test swatch on the needle size for your chosen bear size to ensure your fabric matches the density and proportions stated in the pattern.