Sirdar Teddy and Bunny Toy Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Teddy and Bunny Toy in Snuggly Bunny

What is Being Made

This downloadable knitting pattern from Sirdar Design N° 2521 provides instructions for creating two adorable stuffed toys: a Teddy Bear and a Bunny Toy. Both toys are approximately 25cm (9¾ inches) in height, making them perfect-sized companions for babies and young children. The pattern is classified as intermediate level and includes instructions for multiple color variations to suit different preferences.

Yarn and Materials

Both toys are crafted using Sirdar Snuggly Bunny, a premium baby yarn in 50g balls. This yarn is specifically designed as a soft, gentle, fur-like fiber that is ideal for beginners and requires no fancy stitches. The Snuggly Bunny range is rigorously tested to ensure it is kind to babies' tender skin and maintains its softness through repeated washing. Each toy requires 2 balls of Yarn A and 1 ball of Yarn B.

Teddy Bear color options: Shade 311 (Fawn) for Yarn A and Shade 310 for Yarn B

Bunny Toy color options: Shade 314 (Piglet) for Yarn A and Shade 310 for Yarn B

Additional materials needed include 1 pair of 4mm knitting needles (UK size 8 / USA size 6), oddments of DK yarn for embroidery details, washable toy filling for stuffing, 1 pair of safety eyes, and 1 safety nose per toy.

Techniques Used

Both toys are worked flat on straight needles, meaning they are knitted in flat pieces rather than in the round. The construction method is bottom-up, allowing you to begin knitting from the base of each component and work upward. The individual pieces are then seamed together to form the three-dimensional toy shape. This approach is particularly beginner-friendly as it avoids the complexity of circular knitting while still producing charming finished pieces.

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes fundamental knitting stitches suitable for beginners. Stocking stitch (also called stockinette stitch) forms the primary fabric, created by alternating knit and purl rows to produce a smooth, classic knit texture. The pattern incorporates increases (abbreviated as "inc") strategically throughout the design to shape the toy pieces—for example, the instructions reference increases such as "K18, inc in next st, k9, inc" to create shaping. Simple purl rows are also worked at the beginning of sections to establish proper stitch orientation. Embroidery using DK yarn adds facial features and fine details once the toys are assembled.

Pattern Features

Sirdar emphasizes that this pattern has been triple-checked to guarantee success. The tension is set at 19 stitches and 30 rows over 10cm (4 inches) in stocking stitch using 4mm needles. The pattern includes instructions for creating a fur effect, which is particularly suited to the Snuggly Bunny yarn's fluffy texture. Multiple color shade options are available, allowing crafters to choose from Fawn, Puppy, Piglet, and Duckling shades to create toys in their preferred palette.

As a Sirdar Snuggly product, these toys are designed with babies and young children in mind, combining safety features such as securely attached safety eyes and noses with the brand's commitment to gentle, washable fibers that maintain their softness through regular care.