Free knitting patterns for teddy bears. Includes easy, one skein, and knit flat knitting patterns. Most patterns are free. Updated 9/9/24
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Free Patterns
Little Mishka Teddy Bear
Adorable teddy bear knits up quickly in faux fur. Most of the pieces are worked in the round to make finishing easier. Size Approximately 14" height. Designed by Emily Kintigh. Bulky weight yarn.
Patterned Teddy Bear
May only be free for a limited time. Teddy bear knit flat with adorable stripes and spots that make it perfect for stash busting leftover yarn. Size 25.5cm/10in high. Designed by Woman's Weekly. DK weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Misty Bear
Huggable teddy bear knit flat. Size Height: 16". Designed by Michele Wilcox. Uses about two skeins of Bulky weight yarn.
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Heri Mini Teddy Bear
Stash buster teddy bear with scarf knit flat is a great quick gift, stocking stuffer, or baby photo prop. Knit flat and seamed. Size 4½” to top of ears. The bear uses less than one skein of Fingering weight yarn with scraps for scarf. Designed by Susie Bonell.
Sock Teddy Bear
One skein teddy bear perfect for patterned or self-striping sock yarn, though also great for leftover yarn. Knit flat and seamed. Size Approximately 16 inches (40 cm) tall. Uses one 100g skein or 2 50g skeins of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by bonnie bunny.
Alphabet Teddy Bear
For an adorable gift for new baby or any child, knit this sweet little teddy bear in a sweater with the recipient's initial ( or the letter of the home team). Size Bear height standing 13in/33cm. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Berry. Bonus knit a matching sweater for child or adult you're giving the bear to.
Celebration Teddy Bear
This teddy bear is the life of the party with optional jointed limbs and knit jeweled crown. Knit flat and stands 16 inches high. Written instructions with photos to make a fully jointed or non jointed version. DK weight yarn. Diamond Jubilee Bear designed by madmonkeyknits.
Yet Another Teddy Bear
Teddy bear plushie knit completely in the round with no seams and very little sewing. Looks like about 8" tall. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Susan Dennis.
Royal Teddy Bear
Cuddly teddy bear knit flat with optional knit crown and royal robe. Size 20cm/8 inches tall seated. DK weight yarn. Charles Bear designed by Amanda Berry.
More Free Patterns
Koda Redux Bear
Teddy bear designed for chenille yarn. Size 9" tall. Uses less than one skein of the recommended Super Bulky weight yarn. Toy, Bear, Koda Redux designed by J.G. Miller.
Teddy Bear with Cardigan
Teddy bear stuffie knit flat with knit cardigan with crochet edging. Size 7-8" tall. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Barbara Prime.
Bella and Billy Bear
Teddy bear plushies with outfits including a cardigan, hat, and bowtie, or dress, skirt, and crop top. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by CreaJunkie for Järbo. Available in English, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish
Teddy with Sweater
Pocket sized teddy bear perfect for quick gifts and charity knitting. Knit flat. No size given but from context I'm guessing 5 or 6 inches tall. Designed by In2knition. Worsted weight yarn.
Bruno Teddy Bear
Teddy bear toy knit flat with his own outfit of dungarees, scarf, and backpack. Size 36 cm / 14.17”. Designed by Au Bout du Pré for Hobbii. DK weight yarn.
Barrison Bear
Teddy bear knit flat with a variety of outfits including the pictured cable sweater, hoodie, and dress, and several not pictured. Size Approximately 12” high. Bear uses 1 Ball 50gr of the recommended Aran weight yarn. Designed by Berroco Design Team.
Sancho
Teddy bear toy with a cable sweater jumper. Size 26 cm / 10 inches height. Knit seamlessly from the top down. DK weight yarn. Designed by Filipa Carneiro. Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese
Teddy Bear With Outfit
Teddy bear toy with outfit of dungarees, a hat, and a little scarf. Knit a plain teddy bear or one that’s striped. When worked in DK weight yarn the bear is 30cm tall but the size could be altered by using thinner or thicker yarn. Designed by Frankie Brown.
Christopher and Rosie Teddy Bear
Teddy bear with overalls. Knit flat. Height Approximately 9 inches (23cm). Excerpt from The Knitted Teddy Bear by Sandra Polley. Fingering weight yarn.
Frontline Teddy Bear
Teddy bear in medical scrubs with mask. Designed by Sam Pratt to display support for nurses, doctors, and other medical personnel on the front lines helping those with COVID-19. Size 21cm /8.5” tall. DK weight yarn.
Patterns for Purchase
Summer Teddy Bear
This pattern includes instructions for the teddy bear, sailor outfit, sailor scarf, scarf ring, beret, shoes, and a beach outfit featuring swimming shorts, a top, and armbands. Size 22cm (8.75in). Sport weight yarn. Designed by Debbie Bliss.
Baby Teddy
Teddy bear plushie with different instructions for knitting flat or knitting in the found. Size 8 inches (20 cm) tall. Designed by ElvesWorld.
Teddy Bear Family
Available again! Set of bear toys knit flat with two adult sized parent bears and two kid sized bears, all sporting knitted Fairisle sweaters. Sizes: Daddy: 26cm/10in Mummy: 22cm/8.7in Boy: 15.5cm/6in Girl: 11.5cm/4.5in. Designed by Sachiyo Ishii. DK weight yarn.
Bear Toy With Plaid Dress
Full instructions for knitting a bear softie with separate dress. All items knit flat and seamed. Finished size: approx 21 cm (8 inches) from the tip of the toes to the top of the ears
Candy Bear and Romeo Bear
Toy bears with wardrobes. Worked flat on 2 straight knitting needles and seamed. Length Approx 15 inches
