Sitting Knitted Teddy Bear

Today I finished another knitted teddy bear. I used the same pattern as for the first bear but I used a different type of yarn and made a few changes so he can sit. The yarn I used this time was firmer and so I had to stuff him tighter. It made the bear not as cuddly and huggable as the first one. The first bear is filled with soft, springy polyester stuffing.  It's amazing what a difference changing the yarn and type of stuffing can make to the appearance and feel of knitted toys and other items.

Today's bear has been stuffed with yarn ends. Whenever I cut the yarn I keep the ends in a plastic bag. In time there is enough to use as stuffing. I like to recycle and reuse what I can.

Here is the new teddy bear

Here he is with his friend.

A close up of his cute face.

My bag of yarn ends.

I'm not quite happy with this teddy bear pattern yet. There have to be some little changes made. I enjoy knitting but sewing the pieces together are not anyway near as much fun. I never did care for sewing much and even less now because the arthritis makes it more difficult. Too bad our bodies couldn't stay as young as we feel. But I'm not complaining. I can still do what I enjoy even if I am slower at it now. TTFN

Fuzzy Teddy Bear Toy

Here in Cobalt it's been snowing since Sunday. The wind is so icy cold it takes you forever to warm up once you're back inside. Brrr! Good weather to stay indoors and catch up on my knitting. I designed a teddy bear toy. He's a  soft and fuzzy bear. Not quite perfect as he is the first teddy bear I finished. I am working on another bear but he's going to be growling and showing his teeth. He definitely is not going to be a cuddly teddy bear. More like a hungry grizzly. You'll see him in the New Year.

I am still way behind. There are presents to make yet and there are less than 3 weeks till Christmas. How does it happen that Christmas sneaks up on one so easily? You think there is lots of time yet and then BOOM! Christmas is just around the corner.

Next year I will  have more time to work on my teddy bears and other toys and dolls. I am in the process of making some necessary changes. For now I hope you will enjoy having a look at my teddy bear. TTFN