This delightful dressed bear is approx. 17 inches high and is suitable for intermediate knitters. She is worked flat and seamed

Also, Lil Evie - a small undressed bear.

Designed by Raewyn Parker, RED HEN DESIGNS
www.redhendesigns.co.nz

MATERIALS
2 x 50g ball cream – head, ears, arms, body, stripe legs
2 X 50g ball apricot – stripe legs and body, skirt
50g ball dark pink/apricot – ballerina slippers, bows
Small amount felt for nose
2 small buttons for eyes
Small amount brown yarn or embroidery cotton for face and eyes (embroidered eyes optional)
Narrow elastic or shirring elastic approx ½ yd (0.5m) if needed to fit skirt
Good quality stuffing
Any other embellishments you choose – ribbons, flowers, charm
10 inches tulle/nylon netting for under skirt

Materials in cover photo
Thorobred Finesse, 8Ply, mohair/wool/acrylic blend, Shade 2551, 50g ball, cream x 2
Thorobred Finesse, 8 Ply, mohair/wool/acrylic blend, Shade 2593, 50g ball, dark pink x 1
Shepherd Thistledown, 8 Ply, mohair/wool/acrylic blend, Shade 54, 25g ball, pale apricot x 4

EQUIPMENT
Knitting needles – 3mm, 4mm (UK No. 11, 8)
Crochet hook – 4mm (optional – for crochet bows)
Tapestry needle
General equipment – scissors, row counter, pins