Monday, 12 November 2012

#HandmadeMonday - at last, I've finished knitting something!


 
Now, I have turned into my Grandma. No bad thing, really: but, I did feel rather *old* as  I realised I was working out how to make a teddy bear's jumper on a Saturday afternoon ... clearly, I need to get out more.  Still, my nephew wanted "a little black bear" for his birthday. We managed to find the bear above during a day's shopping in Norwich, but he was a wearing a torn red hoodie and, well, that just wouldn't do! I can't claim this pattern for my own: it's adapted in minor ways from Tracy Chapman's book, Toys to Knit.
 
 
The jumper she designed was a little smaller, so I just used some bits of DK I had in my knitting bag (plus a teeny bit extra from Jarrolds haberdashery - can't resist!) and followed the tension on the wool band. It all worked out well; I didn't do separate sleeves but just slip-stitched the neck seams together a little, then picked up stitches for little cuff sleeves. This book had some beautiful patterns - most of all, a great knitted doll which I rather sadly want for myself. Still, I was pleased with the jumper and so was my nephew - it was his birthday this weekend. Now, back to the rather more time-consuming work of an adult-sized jumper!

9 comments:

  1. Wow, I am impressed. It's a gorgeous little jumper, and I love how you did the dinky little sleeves. Black Bear will be very warm on these cold winter days! Enjoy Handmade Monday x

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  2. He's lovely and the jumper is gorgeous. I'm sure your nephew will love him.

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  3. Cute teddy - even cuter with his jumper

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  4. What a cutie! I recently made a little knitted vest for a little girls' teddy, but I much prefer yours. Looks festive too.

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  5. That is so cute. I think he looks very smart in his jumper - shame that adults aren't as small :)

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  6. Thank you! Really kind comments. I'm impressed that I managed to give him away! Hope everyone is having a good week x G

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  7. He looks absolutely gorgeous in his snowflake sweater. I think he'll get lots of cuddles from your nephew.
    Ali x

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  8. Thanks - I loved making it. Toys' clothes are *even* quicker than children's clothes - marvellous! x G

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  9. Don't all bears need sweaters ;) It's lovely!

    Thank you for your kind comment about the muffatees over at knitsofacto :D

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