A little bear on every shoulder
A ring of little bears makes this top-down sweater a memorable knit. Choose gentle shades for the yoke and finish each bear with tiny embroidered features.
Digital knitting pattern
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An 18-page English PDF with size-specific written instructions, colourwork charts, step-by-step photographs and links to technique videos. The opening pages are illustrated.
For knitters comfortable working in the round, following stranded colourwork charts, making increases and finishing with simple embroidery. The pattern includes guidance for the colourwork and neckline.
Sizes 62 (1–3 months) through 122 (approximately 6 years), including eleven size options. The pattern provides length guidance for each size.
DROPS Air or a comparable yarn: approximately 150–450 m of main colour and 50–90 m of additional colours depending on size, plus small amounts for embroidered eyes and noses. Circular needles 3.5, 4 and 4.5 mm, an extra 3–4 mm circular needle, a 2–3 mm crochet hook, markers, tape measure and tapestry needle.
Blocked gauge: 16–17 stitches × 24 rows per 10 cm on 4 mm needles.
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Made by you, for someone special
Choose a size for your little one.
A detail worth making.
Plan the project before you begin.
The details you will love making
The bears are worked into the colourwork yoke, then the noses and eyes are finished with small embroidered details. Pick your favourite combination of soft neutrals or contrasting shades.
Plan your project
How it comes together
Start at the neck and work the yoke from the top down in the round. Separate the sleeves, knit the body and finish the cuffs, hem and embroidered bear details.
Check your yarn, tools and measurements before casting on.
Sizes 62 (1–3 months) through 122 (approximately 6 years), including eleven size options. The pattern provides length guidance for each size.
DROPS Air or a comparable yarn: approximately 150–450 m of main colour and 50–90 m of additional colours depending on size, plus small amounts for embroidered eyes and noses. Circular needles 3.5, 4 and 4.5 mm, an extra 3–4 mm circular needle, a 2–3 mm crochet hook, markers, tape measure and tapestry needle.
Blocked gauge: 16–17 stitches × 24 rows per 10 cm on 4 mm needles.
What to know before your first row.
An 18-page English PDF with size-specific written instructions, colourwork charts, step-by-step photographs and links to technique videos. The opening pages are illustrated.
For knitters comfortable working in the round, following stranded colourwork charts, making increases and finishing with simple embroidery. The pattern includes guidance for the colourwork and neckline.
The bear shapes are worked as colourwork from the chart and written rows. The small facial details are embroidered afterward.
Sizes 62 (1–3 months) through 122 (approximately 6 years), including eleven size options. The pattern provides length guidance for each size.
DROPS Air or a comparable yarn: approximately 150–450 m of main colour and 50–90 m of additional colours depending on size, plus small amounts for embroidered eyes and noses. Circular needles 3.5, 4 and 4.5 mm, an extra 3–4 mm circular needle, a 2–3 mm crochet hook, markers, tape measure and tapestry needle.
Blocked gauge: 16–17 stitches × 24 rows per 10 cm on 4 mm needles.
Your PDF is available after payment through the order confirmation page and download email. Keep the file so you can return to the directions and technique links while you knit.
Choose your size, gather your yarn and enjoy every stitch.
