Spud & Chloe by Blue Sky Fibers Three Brrr Bears Knitting

Spud & Chloë by Blue Sky Fibers Three Brrr Bears

What Is Being Made

This downloadable knitting pattern provides instructions for creating three stuffed bear toys in graduated sizes: a small bear, a medium bear, and a large bear. The finished bears measure 5 (7, 12) inches wide by 9 (14, 17) inches tall when seated, making them suitable as toys, decorative accessories, or gifts. The pattern is designed by Spud & Chloë and published by Blue Sky Fibers.

Knitting Techniques Used

The bears are constructed using fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for toy making. The primary construction method involves working in the round using circular needles and double-pointed needles, which allows for seamless or minimal-seam construction. The pattern employs a size-graduated approach, with separate gauge specifications and stitch counts for each bear size to ensure proper proportions across all three finished toys.

Assembly of the bears involves sewing seams together using a tapestry needle and thread, leaving strategic openings for stuffing. The pattern includes a decorative spider web stitch detail worked with a tapestry needle after the main knitting is complete, adding visual interest to the finished bears. Finishing techniques include binding off, weaving in ends, and trimming edges with pinking shears for a professional appearance.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch: The primary stitch used throughout the bear construction for all three sizes, creating a smooth, classic fabric suitable for toy making
• Spider Web Stitch: A decorative embroidery stitch worked with a tapestry needle using contrasting yarn to add detail to the finished bears
• Cast On and Bind Off: Standard techniques for beginning and finishing the knitted pieces, with specific notes about covering cast-on spokes and hiding ends to the wrong side

Materials and Yarn

The pattern calls for two primary yarn types from the Blue Sky Fibers collection. Spud & Chloë Outer yarn (100g/60 yards) is used as the main color (MC), with 11 hanks required for the complete project. Blue Sky Cotton (100g/150 yards) is used in small amounts as the contrasting color (A) for details and the spider web stitch embellishment. The photo shown features color 7500 Ice Cream for the main color and color 613 Ink for the contrasting details.

For needles, the pattern requires Size 10 (6mm) 16-inch circular needles and Size 10 (6mm) double-pointed needles for the main knitting, along with Size 6 (4mm) circular needles for sections requiring a tighter gauge. All needle sizes should be selected to obtain the specified gauge for each bear size.

Stuffing materials include Sweet Dreams 100% Natural Cotton Stuffing (one bag) for filling the bears, with optional poly-pellets (one bag) available for added weight and a more realistic feel. For bears filled with poly-pellets, muslin bags must be constructed from fabric cut to specific measurements before being inserted into the knitted bear bodies. A tapestry needle is essential for weaving in ends, working the spider web stitch detail, and sewing seams together. Standard sewing supplies including thread and a sewing needle or sewing machine are needed for final assembly.

Gauge Information

Proper gauge is critical for achieving the correct finished size. The pattern provides specific gauge measurements for each bear size: the large bear works at 16 stitches and 20 rounds equaling 4 inches in stockinette stitch with stuffing only; the medium bear at 22 stitches and 30 rounds equaling 4 inches; and the small bear at 32 stitches and 42 rounds equaling 4 inches. Knitters should swatch before beginning to ensure their needle size produces the correct gauge for their desired bear size.