Valentine Contest

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Difficulty:

Category: Knitting

Type of item: Toy

For: Other

Style: Holiday, Whimsical, Cute, Classic, Traditional, Casual, Romantic

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Materials

For Bear With Contrasting Muzzle & Inner Ears #5-Bulky wt. white eyelash yarn: approx. 440 yds #4-worsted wt. red yarn: approx. 40 yds For Sweater #4-worsted wt. yarn: Color Red: approx. 170 yds (Sweater Back) Color White: small amount for duplicate stitch decorations (Fuzzy yarns are preferable for better coverage. I used TLC Baby Amore yarn) Knitting Needles: Size 4 (3.5mm) (For Bear) Size 6 (4.25mm) (For Sweater) Pair of 15mm toy safety eyes Black Yarn (small amount for nose & decoration accent) Large-Eyed Blunt Needle Long Straight Pins Polyester Fiberfill Stuffing Stitch Markers

What was your inspiration?

Valentine-Bear Cub lets you know without a doubt that he's all about the love! Wearing his heart on his sweater front and hearts all over his sleeves, whoever is lucky enough to receive this precious bear cub is sure to feel loved. He's even sending a kiss & hug when he turns around! This Valentine's Day...or any day... is a great time to give this lovin' bear cub to that special someone...big or small...and the message is sure to deliver!

What are you most proud of?

There is an innocence in the sweet face of this bear cub that spreads love to those around him.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Though eyelash yarn could be challenging to work with, the results are well worth the effort. Take your time. You're creating a piece of art here.