Henri the knitted bear
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Even though my background is in crocheted toys, lately I've really liked the look of little knitted toys. After practicing with shaping a bit, I came up with this pattern. Henri can be knitted with a very small amount of any yarn.

Henri the Knitted Bear Pattern

Henri is worked on 4 size US3 dpns in a small amount of worsted weight yarn. My Henri is made from Lion Brand Vanna's Choice in a light tan. You will also need a small amount of polyester fiberfill to stuff him and a small bit of black yarn to embroider on his eyes and nose.


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Head:
CO 3.
Row 1: Kfb around and arrange stitches evenly over 3 dpns.
Row 2: (K1, Kfb) around.
Row 3: (K2, Kfb) around.
Row 4: (K3, kfb) around.
Row 5: (K4, kfb) around.
Row 6: (K5, kfb) around.

Your work should now look like a tiny pyramid. The point is the tip of the nose, needle 1 is the bottom left half of the face, needle 2 is the forehead, needle 3 is the bottom right half of the face. There are 7 stitches on each needle.

Row 7: Needle 1 - knit. Needle 2 - Kfb, k5, kfb. Needle 3 - knit.
Row 8: Needle 1 - knit. Needle 2- kfb, k7, kfb. Needle 3 - knit.
Row 9: Needle 1- k6, kfb. Needle 2 - knit. Needle 3 - kfb, k6.
Row 10: Needle 1 - k7, kfb. Needle 2 - knit. Needle 3 - kfb, k7.
Row 11-18: Knit.

I embroidered on my eyes and nose at this point. Having the back of the head open made it easier. If you want to wait to do it, that's fine too. Now is also a good time to stuff the head, before you close up the opening.

Rows 19 and 20: K2tog around - 7 st remaining.

Cut yarn and thread it through remaining stitches, pulling tight to close. Tie off and pull end into head.
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Ears (make 2):
CO 3.
Rows 1-3: Knit.
Row 4: Sl 1, k2tog, psso.
Cut yarn and thread through last remaining stitch. Sew onto head.

Body:
CO 3.
Row 1: Kfb around, arranging evenly over 3 dpns.
Row 2: Kfb around.
Row 3: (K1, kfb) around.
Row 4: (K2, kfb) around.
Rows 5-21: Knit.
Row 22: (K2, k2tog) around.
Row 23: (K1, K2 tog) around.
Stuff body.
Row 24: K2tog around.
Cut yarn and thread through remaining stitches. Pull tight and fasten off. Sew body to head.

Arms (make 2):
CO 3.
Row 1: Kfb around, arranging evenly over 3 dpns.
Rows 2-15: Knit.
Cut yarn and thread through all stitches. Pull tight and fasten off. Sew arms to body.

Legs (make 2):
CO 3.
Row 1: Kfb around, arranging evenly over 3 dpns.
Row 2: Kfb around.
Rows 3-8: Knit.
Row 9: K4, k2tog, k2tog, k4.
Row 10: K3, k2tog, k2tog, k3.
Stuff foot.
Row 11: K2, k2tog, k2tog, k2.
Rows 12-20: Knit.
Cut yarn and thread through all stitches. Pull tight and fasten off. Sew legs to body.

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