Four adorable bears from around the world - Polar Bear, Brown Bear, Panda and Koala.

They are perfect for hanging on a Christmas tree, on a nursery mobile or as a soft toy or stocking filler.

They are knit flat and if using Cascade 220 yarn and 4mm needles are approximately 6cm in diameter. If you use a different yarn and/or needles the size may differ.

You will need:

• Cascade 220 in White (8505), Grey (8509), Tan (1208) and Black (8555). Each bauble uses approximately 8g of yarn.
• 4mm (US 6) knitting needles.
• Toy stuffing.
• A tapestry needle.
• A sharp sewing needle.
• For Panda: 2x3cm black felt, white embroidery thread and either glue or black sewing thread.

Techniques you should be familiar with before using this pattern:

• Increases and decreases.
• Sewing seams using mattress stitch.