Knitted Polar Bear
Intermediate | 1 hour 23 min
Overview
01:12
Materials
01:41
Fish
26:30
Knitted Bear
20:04
04:02
08:01
Assemble the Bear
13:46
08:41
Taught by Megan Kreiner
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Learn how to knit this very hungry polar bear and  his little fish friend with cute critter expert, Megan Kreiner. The bear and fish are made with chunky yarn, so the knitting is fast and easy. Megan shows you how to make every little bit of this 8-inch bear—from tousled head to whip-stitched toe—and also demonstrates how to stuff and assemble. Best of all, you'll learn how to add a safely secured magnet to both critters so the bear can carry the fish wherever he goes.
Here’s what you’ll need:
  • Chunky Weight KnitPicks Biggo Yarn: MC—Bare (approx 140 yds, 2 skeins), CCA—Asphalt Heather (approx 20 yds, 1 skein), CCB— Wonderland Heather (approx 40 yds, 1 skein)
  • Size 10 (6 mm) DPNs or long circular needle (for magic loop)
  • Tapestry needle
  • 1 pair of 12 mm black plastic eyes with safety backings
  • 18–20 mm earth magnet set or white/clear velcro
  • Polyester Fiberfill Stuffing
  • Fabric glue or sewing needle and thread
  • Scissors
  • Removable stitch markers
  • Scrap of lightweight cotton fabric
Downloads:
Learn how to:
  • Make and install sew-in earth magnets
  • Work circularly in the magic loop method
  • Knit all of the bear body parts and a little fish
  • Properly stuff the animal and hide yarn ends
  • Assemble the bear and add cute facial details
What You'll Get: 
  • Step-by-step instructions from Megan Kreiner showing you how to knit this cute polar bear and his little fish friend
  • 6 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
  • Detailed supplies list and downloadable PDF pattern ($8 value)
  • The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students
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Knitted Polar Bear Reviews
32 users recommended this class to a friend
Patrice Fountain
Megan gives clear instructions. The camera angle was great for seeing exactly how she did all the clever details of this design. Love the magnet idea!
More than 3 months ago
 
Reese Sudar
my little brother thinks it was really cute.
More than 3 months ago
 
Sherry Moore
This toy is very cute and the step-by-step instructions in the class are clear and easy to follow. Thank you!
More than 3 months ago