Deramores I Love You Teddies Toy Knitting Pattern

Deramores I Love You Teddies Knitting Pattern

What is Being Made

The Deramores I Love You Teddies is an intermediate-level knitting pattern designed by Amanda Berry that creates charming stuffed teddy bears and accompanying hearts. Each completed bear measures 19cm in height when seated, while the heart accessory measures 10cm wide. These are soft, huggable toys perfect for gift-giving or personal collection. The pattern produces toys with personality and charm, ideal for those with some knitting experience looking to expand into toy design.

Techniques Used

This knitting pattern employs several fundamental techniques suitable for intermediate crafters. Key techniques include:

• Seaming - joining pieces together to construct the three-dimensional toy form
• Increases - using methods such as kfb (knit into front and back) to add stitches and shape the bear's body
• Decreases - employing various decrease methods to shape and taper sections of the toy
• Embroidery - decorative finishing work to add character and detail to the completed bears

These techniques combine to create a three-dimensional stuffed toy from flat knitted pieces, requiring basic shaping skills and finishing knowledge.

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes essential knitting stitches including:

• Stockinette stitch - the primary stitch throughout, created by alternating knit and purl rows to produce a smooth, classic fabric
• Knit stitch - fundamental stitch used in most rows
• Purl stitch - alternated with knit rows to create stockinette
• K2tog - a basic two-stitch decrease used to shape the bear
• K3tog - a three-stitch decrease for more dramatic shaping
• Ssk (slip, slip, knit) - a left-leaning decrease technique
• Kfb (knit into front and back) - an increase method to add stitches for expanding sections

Materials and Tools

The pattern requires Deramores Studio Anti-Pilling DK Yarn in four coordinating colors totaling 400g:

• 2 x 100g in Mist (Yarn A)
• 1 x 100g in Ruby (Yarn B)
• 1 x 100g in Frost (Yarn C)
• 1 x 100g in Ebony (Yarn D)

Essential tools include a pair of 3mm straight single-pointed knitting needles, a darning or tapestry needle for seaming and finishing, and stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats. Additional supplies needed are 250g of toy filling for stuffing and two 12mm toy safety eyes per bear for facial features.

Tension and Sizing

The pattern specifies a tension of 28 stitches by 36 rows over a 10x10cm square worked in stockinette stitch on 3mm needles. Maintaining this tension is essential for achieving the correct finished size of 19cm seated height for each bear.

Designer Information

This pattern was created by Amanda Berry, a knitting designer based in Berkshire, England. Amanda graduated from London College of Fashion with First Class Honours in 2014 and has since built a full-time career around knitted toy design. Her work has been featured in magazines and includes designs created for charitable organizations. The Deramores I Love You Teddies pattern reflects her expertise in creating soft, appealing toys with personality.

Safety Information

Please note that the finished toys are not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts, including the safety eyes and potential choking hazards.