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Need a Hug Bear Pattern

Category:

Knitting

Type:

Toy

Item:

Animal

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Basic Skills Necessary:

Knit, purl, increase and decrease.
Cast on/off

Pattern Description:

I wanted to design an ugly bear, but didn't quite manage it and this soft, cuddly bear was created. These bears really do seem to create themselves with little input from me.

He's a fat bear, who looks like he needs a good hug and wants to give you a good hug back. He has big feet and big paws, looks like he needs to grow into them.

Also available as a free download are detailed photographed making up instructions and it own cricket sweater. Don't forget to pick up your free downloads before you exit the site.

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

In sitting position 10 inches

Materials:

3 x 50grams eyelash.
25 grams double knit
3.50mm straight single pointed knitting needles
250 - 300 yards (229 - 274 m)

You Will Also Need:

1 pair 13mm toy safety eyes
20/25mm safety nose (optional)
Small piece of black/brown felt
Toy stuffing/filler
Black/brown embroidery thread
Yarn sewing needle for assembly

Pattern Reviews

Average Review (of 28 reviews)

Lovely bear March 28, 2013

HeatherLarson

Adorable bear and Pat was very helpful with tips for making him up.

Need a Hug Bear - Gypsycream February 24, 2013

blackat99

I have knitted a number of these Bears and am amazed at how people react to them! Adults love them as much as little ones

The pattern is easy to follow and is an easy knit.

Highly recommended.

need a hug bear February 1, 2013

Magsrobby

an extremely easy pattern to follow i have made a few of these bears and plan to make many more.
each bear seems to take on it's own personality.
i would highly recommend this pattern to anyone :-)

My first bear and I love it! September 22, 2012

Starbelle

I love this pattern. I read alot of reviews here and on KP. I am kind of a perfectionist, so I took the advise and just did it. I am so happy with the way it came out! I will be making more!

Great pattern August 11, 2012

EFerg

An easy-to-follow pattern that creates great results.

Adorable bear! August 7, 2012

SufficientGrace

I found this pattern to be fairly easy to follow and Gypsycream is a wonderful help when you get stuck! I was extremely apprehensive to make it, since I'd never done anything like this before but I just kept pressing on and it came together almost miraculously! I am very pleased and can't wait to see my granddaughters face when I hand her this bear next week. I'll try to remember to get a picture of her holding it to share.

Great pattern July 12, 2012

EFerg

The best bear pattern out there.

Pleased July 3, 2012

KathP

I found the pattern easy to knit, however the yarn I used was not so. my bear turned out slightly smaller than it should as I used smaller needles and I changed the yarn description for the ears.

It also took me about 3-4 days to knit and make, not sure if that is a long or short time to construct a project like this.

I really hope my new unborn niece or nephew will enjoy it.

I'm pleased with my result.

Very easy pattern for a relative novice knitter June 30, 2012

MoMoo

. I loved making this pattern. I initially found the eyelash wool difficult to knit with. It is impossible to count rows so mark on paper as you go along where you are. On the other hand it is very forgiving as it hides all mistakes under the hair!

Great pattern June 19, 2012

EFerg

I have said it before and I will say it again, this is the best knitted bear pattern out there.

Wonderful pattern June 3, 2012

EFerg

Yet another bear made from this wonderful Need a Hug bear pattern.

Brilliant pattern June 2, 2012

Alyson Clark

Fabulous pattern ,easy to follow and very well written .If you haven't tried it yet give it a go ,you won't be dissapointed

Blue Bear June 1, 2012

khoek38

I really enjoyed making this pattern, great, clear instructions.

So easy and unique! May 20, 2012

saftshe55212

Absolutely the best bear pattern out there! Each one takes its on shape, no two the same. Love it!

Marvelous pattern May 17, 2012

EFerg

I just can't stop making these bears. If you haven't already bought this pattern, buy it, you won't be disappointed.

Yet another Need a Hug Bear May 13, 2012

EFerg

How many times can I say that this is the bear knitted bear pattern available?!

Great patterns May 12, 2012

EFerg

The best bear pattern out there.

Harold Needs A Hug Bear May 12, 2012

Omaleef

This is the best bear pattern I have ever made. The instructions were easy to follow and great fun to do. This was my trial run, I will now go out and purchase the proper yarn.

Wonderful pattern May 11, 2012

EFerg

I have said it before and I will say it again, this is the BEST toy bear pattern out there.

Marvelous pattern May 1, 2012

EFerg

Another bear knitted from the best bear pattern available.

You must try this pattern April 24, 2012

EFerg

I have now made seven of these Need A Hug bears and love the pattern more and more. It's so easy to follow and the results are great.

Again, this is the best bear pattern out there April 23, 2012

EFerg

As I have said many times before, this is the best bear pattern out there, in my humble opinion. It's straightforward and easy to follow. And best of all, you don't have to be an expert knitter to get expert results! Give it a try.

Need a Hug Bear April 21, 2012

Alyson Clark

This is a fantastic pattern ,so easy to follow and easy to understand .

This pattern is the best April 20, 2012

EFerg

I absolutely adore this pattern. In fact, I can't stop making these bears.

Wonderful pattern April 18, 2012

EFerg

This is the fifth Need A Hug bear I have made and I'm still totally in love with the pattern. It's easy to follow and the results are great.

Tan Need A Hug Bear April 13, 2012

EFerg

Another example of the marvelous Need A Hug Bear pattern.

The best bear pattern out there April 10, 2012

EFerg

This is definitely the best bear pattern I have ever come across and I can't stop making more!!!

Wonderful pattern April 9, 2012

EFerg

This is another wonderful pattern from Gypsycream. The instructions are straightforward and easy to follow and the results are wonderful.