Plymouth Yarn Teddie Bear Scarf Knitting Pattern

Plymouth Yarn Teddie Bear Scarf

What Is Being Made

The Plymouth Yarn Teddie Bear Scarf is a whimsical knitted scarf that features a pre-knitted teddy bear head and paws attached to a ribbed scarf body. This playful accessory measures approximately 5½ inches wide by 47 inches long, making it a practical yet charming piece that combines functionality with imaginative design. The scarf transforms a simple knitted rectangle into a wearable stuffed animal, perfect for children or anyone who enjoys novelty knitwear.

Techniques Used

This project uses fundamental knitting techniques suitable for beginners. The scarf is worked flat on straight needles, meaning you knit back and forth in rows rather than in the round. The primary construction method involves working continuous 1x1 ribbing, which creates a textured, elastic fabric. The ribbing pattern alternates knit and purl stitches to produce vertical columns that stretch slightly widthwise. Assembly requires basic finishing skills: stitching the pre-made teddy bear components (head and four paws) to each end of the scarf using a tapestry needle and weaving in yarn ends.

Stitches Used

• 1x1 Ribbing: The primary stitch pattern throughout the scarf, created by alternating knit (k) and purl (p) stitches across each row. Row 1 (wrong side) begins with purl 1, then repeats knit 1, purl 1 across. Row 2 (right side) begins with knit 1, then repeats purl 1, knit 1 across. This creates the characteristic vertical ridges of ribbed fabric.
• Cast On (CO): Used to create the initial 21 stitches at the beginning of the scarf
• Bind Off (BO): Used to secure and finish all stitches at the completion of the scarf

Materials and Tools

The Yarnimal Scarf yarn by Plymouth Yarn comes in one 100-gram ball that includes not only the yarn for the scarf body but also pre-knitted components: one teddy bear head and four paws. This all-in-one material package simplifies the project by eliminating the need to knit or source separate stuffed elements. The recommended gauge is 15 stitches over 4 inches when working 1x1 ribbing on US Size 9 (5.5mm) needles, measured with slight widthwise stretching. You will need US Size 9 (5.5mm) straight knitting needles and a tapestry needle for assembly and finishing.

Pattern Overview

Begin by casting on 21 stitches. Work in 1x1 ribbing, continuing until the scarf reaches approximately 47 inches in length or until you are nearly out of yarn. Bind off all stitches in rib pattern on the final row. For finishing, use the tapestry needle to stitch the pre-knitted teddy bear head and front paws to one end of the scarf, then attach the back paws to the opposite end. Weave in all remaining yarn ends to complete the project.