Knitted Teddy Bear Sweater with Floral Embroidery

Knitted Teddy Bear Sweater with Floral Embroidery Pattern

This delightful sweater is designed for a small teddy bear. The main body features a simple stockinette stitch pattern, accented with charming embroidered flowers. It’s a fun and beginner-friendly project!

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in blue (approximately 50g)
• Small amounts of embroidery thread in green, yellow, and pink
• Knitting needles size US 7 (4.5mm)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Gauge

18 sts x 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Abbreviations

• CO: Cast On
• BO: Bind Off
• St(s): Stitch(es)
• K: Knit
• P: Purl

Instructions

Body

1. CO 52 sts.
2. Work in stockinette stitch (K one row, P the next) for 20 rows.
3. Divide your stitches evenly onto two needles (26 sts on each) to work on the back and front separately.

Front

4. Continue in stockinette for 8 more rows.
5. BO loosely and set aside.

Back

6. Work same as Front, then BO.

Sleeves

1. CO 24 sts.
2. Work in stockinette stitch for 14 rows.
3. BO loosely.
4. Repeat for the second sleeve.

Assembly

• Sew the shoulder seams using the tapestry needle.
• Attach the sleeves by sewing along the armholes.
• Seam the sides and underarms.

Embroidery

Using the tapestry needle and green thread, create stems on the front body. Add flowers with yellow and pink threads using a simple lazy daisy stitch for petals. Secure and weave in all loose ends.

Your charming teddy bear sweater with floral embroidery is now complete and ready to be worn!