Knitting Tutorial: Woodland Teddy Bear in Red Pom-Pom Beanie and Mushroom Bag – Free Knitting Pattern.

This woodland teddy bear knitting pattern creates a soft tan bear with a cream muzzle, black stitched nose, shiny eyes, a deep red ribbed pom-pom beanie, a textured green sweater, brown striped pants, cozy sandals with berry details, a mushroom crossbody bag, plus tiny garden accessories including a watering can and a flower basket.

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Finished Size

• Bear height: about 13 inches from soles to top of head, not including pom-pom.
• Head width: about 5 inches across after stuffing.
• Body height: about 4 inches from neck to hip.
• Bag size: about 2 inches tall and 1.75 inches wide.
• Watering can: about 2.5 inches wide including spout and handle.
• Flower basket: about 2 inches wide.

Yarn and Supplies

• Worsted weight yarn in teddy tan, cream, deep red, forest green, light beige, dark brown, medium brown, blush beige, black, white, red, berry red, pine green, leaf green, yellow, burgundy, purple, and small scraps for flowers.
• US 3 needles for firm toy fabric.
• US 2 needles for ribbing, straps, small trims, and tiny accessories.
• Set of US 3 double-pointed needles or circular needles for pieces worked in the round.
• Polyester fiberfill.
• Two 8 mm black safety eyes, or black beads, or embroidered eyes.
• Tapestry needle, stitch markers, pins, scissors, row counter.
• Optional: small amount of pipe cleaner for the watering can spout and bag strap stability.

Gauge

Work the toy firmly so the stuffing does not show through. In stockinette stitch with US 3 needles, aim for 6 stitches and 8 rows per inch. The exact gauge is less important than a dense, smooth fabric, but keeping the same gauge for all pieces will help the bear match the pictured proportions.

Abbreviations

• CO: cast on.
• BO: bind off.
• K: knit.
• P: purl.
• St or sts: stitch or stitches.
• RS: right side.
• WS: wrong side.
• K2tog: knit 2 stitches together.
• SSK: slip 1 knitwise, slip 1 knitwise, knit slipped stitches together through back loops.
• M1L: make 1 left.
• M1R: make 1 right.
• Inc: increase by knitting into the front and back of the stitch.
• Dec: decrease by K2tog unless otherwise stated.
• St st: stockinette stitch, knit on RS and purl on WS when worked flat.
• Seed st: alternate K1, P1 across; on the next row, purl the knits and knit the purls.
• C4F: slip 2 sts to cable needle and hold in front, K2, then K2 from cable needle.
• C4B: slip 2 sts to cable needle and hold in back, K2, then K2 from cable needle.

Construction Notes

The bear is knitted in separate shaped pieces and seamed. This gives the rounded head, plump muzzle, short arms, sturdy legs, fitted clothing, and raised accessories seen in the image. Work slowly, stuff firmly but not hard, and use mattress stitch for clean seams.

The clothing is designed as part of the finished doll. The sweater is worked separately and placed over the stuffed body before the head is attached. Pants are made as two striped legs joined at the center. The beanie is shaped with ear openings so the teddy ears sit outside the hat, matching the picture.

Main Teddy Bear Head

Head Back and Sides

Use teddy tan yarn and US 3 needles. Work flat in stockinette stitch.

1. CO 12 sts.
2. Row 1: Purl all sts.
3. Row 2: K1, M1R, K10, M1L, K1. 14 sts.
4. Row 3 and all WS rows through Row 21: Purl all sts.
5. Row 4: K1, M1R, K12, M1L, K1. 16 sts.
6. Row 6: K1, M1R, K14, M1L, K1. 18 sts.
7. Row 8: K1, M1R, K16, M1L, K1. 20 sts.
8. Row 10: K2, M1R, K16, M1L, K2. 22 sts.
9. Row 12: K2, M1R, K18, M1L, K2. 24 sts.
10. Row 14: K2, M1R, K20, M1L, K2. 26 sts.
11. Row 16: K3, M1R, K20, M1L, K3. 28 sts.
12. Row 18: K3, M1R, K22, M1L, K3. 30 sts.
13. Row 20: K4, M1R, K22, M1L, K4. 32 sts.
14. Rows 22 to 34: Work even in stockinette stitch on 32 sts.
15. Row 35: Purl all sts.
16. Row 36: K4, K2tog, K20, SSK, K4. 30 sts.
17. Row 38: K4, K2tog, K18, SSK, K4. 28 sts.
18. Row 40: K3, K2tog, K18, SSK, K3. 26 sts.
19. Row 42: K3, K2tog, K16, SSK, K3. 24 sts.
20. Row 44: K2, K2tog, K16, SSK, K2. 22 sts.
21. Row 46: K2, K2tog, K14, SSK, K2. 20 sts.
22. Row 48: K2, K2tog, K12, SSK, K2. 18 sts.
23. Row 50: K1, K2tog, K12, SSK, K1. 16 sts.
24. Row 52: K1, K2tog, K10, SSK, K1. 14 sts.
25. Row 54: K1, K2tog, K8, SSK, K1. 12 sts.
26. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread through remaining sts, pull gently, and seam the back of the head from bottom to crown.

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Head Front Gusset

This small shaped panel gives the face a rounded teddy look and prevents the head from becoming flat.

1. With teddy tan, CO 8 sts.
2. Row 1: Purl all sts.
3. Row 2: K1, M1R, K6, M1L, K1. 10 sts.
4. Row 3: Purl.
5. Row 4: K1, M1R, K8, M1L, K1. 12 sts.
6. Rows 5 to 15: Work stockinette stitch on 12 sts.
7. Row 16: K1, K2tog, K6, SSK, K1. 10 sts.
8. Row 17: Purl.
9. Row 18: K1, K2tog, K4, SSK, K1. 8 sts.
10. BO all sts.

Pin the gusset down the center front of the head piece, beginning just above the muzzle position and ending near the crown. Seam both long edges. Stuff the head firmly, keeping the face round and smooth.

Cream Muzzle

The muzzle is oval, raised, and cream colored. It sits low on the face and covers the center front of the head.

1. With cream yarn and US 3 needles, CO 8 sts.
2. Row 1: Purl.
3. Row 2: K1, M1R, K6, M1L, K1. 10 sts.
4. Row 3: Purl.
5. Row 4: K1, M1R, K8, M1L, K1. 12 sts.
6. Row 5: Purl.
7. Row 6: K2, M1R, K8, M1L, K2. 14 sts.
8. Rows 7 to 13: Work stockinette stitch on 14 sts.
9. Row 14: K2, K2tog, K6, SSK, K2. 12 sts.
10. Row 15: Purl.
11. Row 16: K1, K2tog, K6, SSK, K1. 10 sts.
12. Row 17: Purl.
13. Row 18: K1, K2tog, K4, SSK, K1. 8 sts.
14. BO all sts, leaving a long sewing tail.

Lightly stuff the muzzle before the final stitches are closed. Place it centered on the face, with its top edge about 8 rows below the eye line. Sew around the edge using small stitches. Shape the oval as you sew so the muzzle is wider than it is tall.

Nose, Mouth, Eyes, and Cheeks

• Nose: With black yarn, embroider a rounded triangle at the upper center of the muzzle. Cover an area about 6 sts wide and 5 rows tall. Use satin stitches from side to side until the nose looks full and glossy.
• Vertical mouth line: From the bottom center of the nose, stitch one straight black line down 8 rows to the lower muzzle.
• Eyes: Place eyes 10 sts apart, 3 rows above the muzzle. Add two tiny black angled lash stitches outside each eye.
• Eyebrows: Use black yarn to make one soft curved stitch above each eye. Each eyebrow is about 6 sts long and slants gently upward toward the outside.
• Cheeks: With white yarn, make one tiny French knot or duplicate stitch on each side of the muzzle, about 4 sts outside the muzzle edge.

Teddy Ears

Make two ears in teddy tan and two inner ear swirls in lighter beige. The ears are round and sit high on the sides of the head, partly visible above the beanie brim.

Outer Ear, Make 2

1. With teddy tan, CO 8 sts.
2. Row 1: Purl.
3. Row 2: K1, M1R, K6, M1L, K1. 10 sts.
4. Row 3: Purl.
5. Row 4: K1, M1R, K8, M1L, K1. 12 sts.
6. Row 5: Purl.
7. Row 6: K2, M1R, K8, M1L, K2. 14 sts.
8. Rows 7 to 11: Work stockinette stitch.
9. Row 12: K2, K2tog, K6, SSK, K2. 12 sts.
10. Row 13: Purl.
11. Row 14: K1, K2tog, K6, SSK, K1. 10 sts.
12. Row 15: Purl.
13. Row 16: K1, K2tog, K4, SSK, K1. 8 sts.
14. BO all sts.

Inner Ear Swirl, Make 2

1. With light beige yarn and US 2 needles, CO 24 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 3: Knit all sts.
3. BO loosely.
4. Roll the strip into a tight spiral. Sew the spiral to the center of each outer ear.

Fold each outer ear slightly at the lower edge to cup it. Sew to the head between Rows 20 and 31 of the head, about 12 sts from the center face on each side. Angle the ears outward, but keep them high enough to peek over the red hat brim.

Body

The body is short, rounded, and mostly hidden by the green sweater. Work it in teddy tan so the hands and neck match the face.

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1. With teddy tan, CO 18 sts.
2. Row 1: Purl.
3. Row 2: K2, M1R, K14, M1L, K2. 20 sts.
4. Row 3: Purl.
5. Row 4: K2, M1R, K16, M1L, K2. 22 sts.
6. Row 5: Purl.
7. Row 6: K3, M1R, K16, M1L, K3. 24 sts.
8. Row 7: Purl.
9. Row 8: K3, M1R, K18, M1L, K3. 26 sts.
10. Rows 9 to 25: Work stockinette stitch on 26 sts.
11. Row 26: K3, K2tog, K16, SSK, K3. 24 sts.
12. Row 27: Purl.
13. Row 28: K3, K2tog, K14, SSK, K3. 22 sts.
14. Row 29: Purl.
15. Row 30: K2, K2tog, K14, SSK, K2. 20 sts.
16. Row 31: Purl.
17. Row 32: K2, K2tog, K12, SSK, K2. 18 sts.
18. Rows 33 to 36: Work stockinette stitch for the neck base.
19. BO all sts.

Seam the back of the body, leaving the top open. Stuff the belly firmly with a rounded front and a flatter back. Close the top after the sweater is fitted.

Legs and Feet

The feet are cream and round at the toes. The legs are hidden by striped pants, but a firm inner leg gives the bear a stable seated or standing shape.

Inner Leg, Make 2

1. With teddy tan, CO 12 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 20: Work stockinette stitch.
3. Row 21: K2tog across. 6 sts.
4. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, and pull closed.
5. Seam the back of each leg and stuff lightly.

Foot, Make 2

1. With cream yarn, CO 8 sts.
2. Row 1: Purl.
3. Row 2: K1, M1R, K6, M1L, K1. 10 sts.
4. Row 3: Purl.
5. Row 4: K1, M1R, K8, M1L, K1. 12 sts.
6. Row 5: Purl.
7. Row 6: K2, M1R, K8, M1L, K2. 14 sts.
8. Rows 7 to 15: Work stockinette stitch.
9. Row 16: K2, K2tog, K6, SSK, K2. 12 sts.
10. Row 17: Purl.
11. Row 18: K1, K2tog, K6, SSK, K1. 10 sts.
12. Row 19: Purl.
13. Row 20: K1, K2tog, K4, SSK, K1. 8 sts.
14. BO all sts.

Fold each foot in half lengthwise with RS outward. Seam the underside and toe curve. Stuff firmly so the toe is rounded. Sew one foot to the bottom of each inner leg, with the longer oval pointing forward.

Arms and Paws

The arms are short and slightly tapered. The lower paws are tan and visible below the green sweater sleeves.

1. With teddy tan, CO 10 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 8: Work stockinette stitch.
3. Change to forest green for the sleeve.
4. Rows 9 to 10: Knit all sts to form a small garter transition ridge.
5. Rows 11 to 22: Work stockinette stitch.
6. Row 23: K2tog, K6, K2tog. 8 sts.
7. Row 24: Purl.
8. BO all sts, leaving a long tail.
9. Repeat for the second arm.

Seam each arm from paw to shoulder. Stuff the paw lightly and the sleeve very lightly. Sew the arms to the upper sides of the body at a slight downward angle, so the paws rest beside the sweater hem like the bear in the image.

Green Cable Sweater

The sweater is forest green with ribbed edges, a high turtleneck, cream stripes at the hem and cuffs, vertical front texture, small cable panels, and embroidered star flowers. Work the sweater flat, then seam it at the back.

Sweater Body

1. With forest green and US 2 needles, CO 46 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 6: Work K2, P2 rib across, ending K2.
3. Change to US 3 needles.
4. Rows 7 to 8: Knit with cream yarn.
5. Rows 9 to 10: Knit with forest green.
6. Rows 11 to 12: Knit with cream yarn.
7. Row 13 RS: With forest green, K8, P2, K4, P2, K6, P2, K4, P2, K8.
8. Row 14 WS: P8, K2, P4, K2, P6, K2, P4, K2, P8.
9. Row 15: K8, P2, C4F, P2, K6, P2, C4B, P2, K8.
10. Row 16: Work sts as they appear.
11. Row 17: K8, P2, K4, P2, K6, P2, K4, P2, K8.
12. Row 18: Work sts as they appear.
13. Rows 19 to 30: Repeat Rows 15 to 18 three times.
14. Row 31: K6, K2tog, P2, K4, P2, K2tog, K2, SSK, P2, K4, P2, SSK, K6. 42 sts.
15. Row 32: Work sts as they appear.
16. Row 33: K5, K2tog, P2, K4, P2, K2tog, SSK, P2, K4, P2, SSK, K5. 38 sts.
17. Row 34: Work sts as they appear.
18. Row 35: K4, K2tog, P2, K4, P2, K4, P2, K4, P2, SSK, K4. 36 sts.
19. Row 36: Work sts as they appear.
20. Place markers after 9 sts and before last 9 sts to mark armholes.
21. Rows 37 to 40: Work even on 36 sts, keeping front texture aligned.
22. BO all sts loosely.

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Turtleneck Collar

1. With forest green and US 2 needles, pick up and knit 32 sts around the sweater neckline.
2. Rounds or rows 1 to 8: Work K2, P2 rib.
3. BO loosely in rib.

If working flat, seam the collar at the back after placing the sweater on the bear. Fold the collar very slightly outward so it looks thick and cozy.

Sweater Sleeves, Make 2

1. With forest green and US 2 needles, CO 18 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 4: Work K2, P2 rib.
3. Rows 5 to 6: Knit with cream yarn.
4. Rows 7 to 8: Knit with forest green.
5. Rows 9 to 10: Knit with cream yarn.
6. Change to US 3 needles and forest green.
7. Rows 11 to 24: Work stockinette stitch.
8. Row 25: K2tog, K14, K2tog. 16 sts.
9. Row 26: Purl.
10. BO all sts.

Sew sleeve seams. Attach sleeves to the armhole openings. The sleeves should cover the upper arms and stop just above the tan paws, with cream stripes visible near the cuffs.

Star Embroidery on Sweater

• Use light beige yarn.
• Make three small star flowers on the sweater front: one on the left chest, one on the right chest, and one lower near the left side.
• Each star has 6 straight stitches radiating from one center point.
• Keep each star about 4 rows tall and 4 sts wide.

Brown Striped Pants

The pants are loose and textured, with vertical light and dark brown stripes. The legs are gathered at the ankles with ribbing and sit below the sweater hem.

Pants Leg, Make 2

1. With dark brown and US 2 needles, CO 22 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 6: Work K2, P2 rib.
3. Change to US 3 needles.
4. Row 7 RS: With dark brown, K2; with medium brown, K2; with blush beige, K1; repeat this color rhythm across, carrying yarns neatly on WS.
5. Row 8 WS: Purl each stitch in its established color.
6. Rows 9 to 34: Continue vertical stripe pattern in stockinette stitch.
7. Row 35: K3, M1R, work established stripe pattern to last 3 sts, M1L, K3. 24 sts.
8. Row 36: Purl in color pattern.
9. Rows 37 to 42: Work even.
10. Place sts on a holder. Make second leg the same.

Join Pants

1. Place both legs on one needle with RS facing: 24 sts from first leg, CO 2 sts for center front, 24 sts from second leg. 50 sts.
2. Row 1 WS: Purl in established color pattern.
3. Row 2 RS: Continue stripes, K2tog over the first center join, work to second center join, SSK. 48 sts.
4. Rows 3 to 12: Work even in stripes.
5. Rows 13 to 18: Work K2, P2 rib using dark brown.
6. BO loosely.

Seam the inner legs and back rise. Pull pants over the stuffed legs before attaching the legs fully to the body. The pants should look soft, slightly roomy, and vertically striped like the image.

Red Ribbed Beanie

The beanie is deep red with a thick ribbed brim, rounded crown, cream pom-pom, ear openings, and woodland decoration on the right side. It sits low across the forehead just above the eyes.

Hat Brim

1. With deep red and US 2 needles, CO 60 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 12: Work K2, P2 rib.
3. Row 13: K2, P2 rib for 14 sts, BO 8 sts for first ear opening, work rib for 16 sts, BO 8 sts for second ear opening, work rib to end.
4. Row 14: Work in rib, casting on 8 sts over each bound-off section. 60 sts.

Hat Crown

1. Change to US 3 needles.
2. Rows 15 to 26: Work stockinette stitch.
3. Row 27: K8, K2tog, repeat across. 54 sts.
4. Row 28 and all WS rows: Purl.
5. Row 29: K7, K2tog, repeat across. 48 sts.
6. Row 31: K6, K2tog, repeat across. 42 sts.
7. Row 33: K5, K2tog, repeat across. 36 sts.
8. Row 35: K4, K2tog, repeat across. 30 sts.
9. Row 37: K3, K2tog, repeat across. 24 sts.
10. Row 39: K2, K2tog, repeat across. 18 sts.
11. Row 41: K1, K2tog, repeat across. 12 sts.
12. Row 43: K2tog across. 6 sts.
13. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull closed, and seam the back of the hat.

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Place the hat on the bear so the brim covers the crown seam and the ears come through the openings. Tack the brim lightly to the head at the back only, leaving the front soft and rounded.

Cream Pom-Pom

• Wrap cream yarn around 3 fingers about 90 times.
• Tie tightly through the center with a strong strand.
• Cut loops and trim into a round pom-pom about 2 inches wide.
• Sew securely to the top center of the red hat.

Pine Sprig, Berries, and Pinecone for Hat

1. Pine needles: With pine green and US 2 needles, CO 18 sts. BO all sts. Make 7 strips. Sew them in a fan shape on the right side of the hat brim.
2. Large red berry: With red yarn, CO 6 sts. Knit 4 rows. Thread yarn through sts, stuff with one tiny pinch of fiberfill, and pull closed into a ball.
3. Small berries: With berry red yarn, CO 4 sts. Knit 3 rows, gather into tiny balls. Make 6.
4. Pinecone: With dark brown, CO 18 sts. Row 1: Knit. Row 2: Purl. BO. Roll into a small cone and tack layers together.
5. Sew the pine needles first, then the pinecone, then the large berry and small dangling berries so the decoration sits on the right front side of the hat.

Sandals and Foot Details

The sandals are blush beige with a sole outline, a toe strap, an ankle strap, green leaves, and red berry clusters on top of each foot.

Sole Trim, Make 2

1. With blush beige and US 2 needles, CO 38 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 3: Knit all sts.
3. BO loosely.

Wrap one strip around each cream foot, following the lower edge like a sandal sole. Sew in place with the seam at the back heel.

Toe Strap, Make 2

1. With blush beige, CO 18 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 2: Knit all sts.
3. BO all sts.

Sew one strap across the front of each foot, about 5 rows back from the toe. Keep the strap slightly curved, not tight.

Ankle Strap, Make 2

1. With blush beige, CO 24 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 2: Knit all sts.
3. BO all sts.

Sew around the top of each foot where the foot meets the pant cuff. Add two leaf shapes and three red berries to the outer side of each sandal.

Leaves and Berries, Make 4 Leaves and 6 Berries

1. Leaf: With leaf green, CO 3 sts. Row 1: K1, M1, K1, M1, K1. 5 sts. Row 2: Purl. Row 3: K2tog, K1, SSK. 3 sts. Row 4: Purl. Row 5: Slip 1, K2tog, pass slipped stitch over. Fasten off.
2. Berry: With red, CO 4 sts. Knit 3 rows. Gather tightly into a small ball and sew closed.

Mushroom Crossbody Bag

The bag is small and rectangular with a green flap, beige body, red mushroom cap, white spots, cream mushroom stems, leaves, and a long blush beige strap worn from shoulder to opposite hip.

Bag Body

1. With beige yarn and US 2 needles, CO 14 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 4: Work seed stitch.
3. Rows 5 to 20: Work stockinette stitch.
4. Rows 21 to 24: Work seed stitch.
5. BO all sts.
6. Make a second matching rectangle for the back.

Place the two rectangles together. Seam the side and bottom edges, leaving the top open. Lightly stuff with a thin layer of fiberfill so the bag looks soft but flat.

Green Bag Flap

1. With forest green, CO 14 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 6: Work stockinette stitch.
3. Row 7: K1, K2tog, K8, SSK, K1. 12 sts.
4. Row 8: Purl.
5. Row 9: K1, K2tog, K6, SSK, K1. 10 sts.
6. Row 10: Purl.
7. BO all sts.

Sew the straight edge of the flap to the top back of the bag. Fold it over the front so the green section covers the upper third of the beige bag.

Red Mushroom Applique

1. Mushroom cap: With red, CO 10 sts. Row 1: Purl. Row 2: K1, M1R, K8, M1L, K1. 12 sts. Row 3: Purl. Row 4: K2, K2tog, K4, SSK, K2. 10 sts. Row 5: Purl. Row 6: K2tog across. 5 sts. BO.
2. Large stem: With cream, CO 5 sts. Work 8 rows stockinette. BO.
3. Small stem: With cream, CO 3 sts. Work 6 rows stockinette. BO.
4. White spots: With white yarn, stitch 5 tiny duplicate-stitch dots on the red cap.
5. Sew the stems to the lower front of the bag, then sew the cap above them. Add two green embroidered leaves beside the stems.

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Crossbody Strap

1. With blush beige and US 2 needles, CO 70 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 3: Knit all sts.
3. BO all sts.

Sew one strap end to the upper left corner of the bag and the other to the upper right corner. Place the strap over the bear from left shoulder to right hip. Tack the strap lightly to the sweater at the shoulder and side so it stays in the same diagonal position as the image.

Mini Watering Can

The watering can sits beside the teddy and is knitted in soft beige and taupe shades. It has a small round body, handle, spout, cream stripe, and a white pom-pom-like water puff at the spout tip.

Can Body

1. With taupe beige and US 2 needles, CO 24 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 4: Work K2, P2 rib.
3. Rows 5 to 6: Knit with cream.
4. Rows 7 to 16: Work stockinette with taupe beige.
5. Row 17: K2, K2tog, repeat across. 18 sts.
6. Row 18: Purl.
7. Row 19: K1, K2tog, repeat across. 12 sts.
8. Row 20: Purl.
9. Cut yarn, thread through sts, and pull closed.

Seam the back and stuff lightly. Flatten the base a little so the can can sit upright.

Spout

1. With taupe beige, CO 7 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 16: Work stockinette stitch.
3. BO all sts.

Roll the strip lengthwise into a narrow tube and seam. Sew it to the side of the can at an upward angle. Add a tiny cream pom-pom or gathered knitted ball to the spout end.

Handle

1. With taupe beige, CO 28 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 3: Knit all sts.
3. BO all sts.

Curve the strip into a handle and sew both ends to the opposite side of the can. Add a small upright top handle by knitting a 16-st garter strip and attaching it in a loop on top.

Mini Flower Basket

The small basket on the other side of the bear is brown with a handle and colorful knitted flowers. It balances the garden theme and matches the woodland setting.

Basket Base

1. With medium brown and US 2 needles, CO 18 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 6: Work seed stitch.
3. Rows 7 to 18: Work stockinette stitch.
4. Rows 19 to 24: Work seed stitch.
5. BO all sts.

Fold the piece into a small pouch. Seam the sides and bottom. Stuff lightly or insert a folded scrap of felt if desired.

Basket Handle

1. With medium brown, CO 32 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 3: Knit all sts.
3. BO all sts.

Sew the handle to the inside upper corners of the basket, forming a tall arch.

Knitted Flowers

1. White flower: With white, CO 15 sts. Row 1: K1, BO 2, repeat to form small loops. Gather into a flower. Sew a yellow center.
2. Burgundy flower: With burgundy, CO 18 sts. Knit 2 rows, BO, roll into a rosette, and sew to basket.
3. Purple flower: With purple, CO 12 sts. Knit 2 rows, gather into a tiny blossom.
4. Leaves: Make 4 small leaves using the leaf instructions from the sandal section.

Arrange flowers across the basket top, with the white flower near the center, burgundy flower to one side, purple flower behind, and green leaves tucked underneath.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Dress the body in the green sweater before attaching the head permanently.
2. Sew the legs to the lower body, making sure the striped pants hang evenly and the cream feet face forward.
3. Sew the arms to the upper body through the sweater armholes. Keep the arms angled gently downward.
4. Attach the head to the neck with strong stitches all around. Add extra stitches at the back so the large head stays upright.
5. Place the beanie on the head, pulling the teddy ears through the openings. Tack the back brim to the head.
6. Add the crossbody bag over the sweater. The strap should run from the bear’s left shoulder to the right side of the bag.
7. Check the face again. Add extra black embroidery to the nose if needed, and keep the mouth line centered.
8. Place the watering can to the bear’s left side and the flower basket to the bear’s right side for display.

Care Notes

Spot clean the teddy with cool water and mild soap. Do not soak the pom-pom, embroidered details, or tiny accessories. Press with a towel to remove moisture, then air dry flat away from direct sunlight.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is round, firmly stuffed, and larger than the body.
• The cream muzzle is centered and raised.
• The red beanie has a thick ribbed brim, cream pom-pom, ear openings, pine sprig, berries, and pinecone.
• The green sweater has ribbing, cream stripes, front cable texture, turtleneck, and small star embroidery.
• The brown pants show clear vertical stripes and gathered cuffs.
• The sandals have blush beige straps, red berries, and green leaves.
• The mushroom bag hangs diagonally across the body and shows a red spotted mushroom on the front.
• The watering can and flower basket are finished as matching display accessories.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the finished teddy in a dry place with good airflow. Keep it away from heavy pressure so the pom-pom, ears, hat decoration, and bag do not flatten. If the bear is displayed on a shelf, gently reshape the hat brim and sweater hem from time to time.

For long-term preservation, wrap the bear loosely in acid-free tissue or a clean cotton cloth. Avoid plastic bags for extended storage because trapped moisture may affect the yarn. Refresh the shape by lightly fluffing the pom-pom and smoothing the sweater with your fingers.