🧶 Knitting Pattern – 13 cm Bear with Coat & Hat

Bring Britain’s most beloved bear to life with this deluxe DK knitting pattern! Standing at approx. 13 cm tall, this charming Padd‑inspired bear has true doll proportions, a mid‑brown body with lighter snout, and comes complete with his removable royal‑blue duffle coat (with yellow toggles) and orange wide‑brim hat.

Perfect for collectors, gift‑makers, and Padd fans, this pattern is written in UK knitting terms and is suitable for confident beginners through to experienced knitters.

✨ Pattern Features

• True doll proportions – rounded head, shaped limbs, and a body that can stand or sit

• Textured DK stitch definition – looks like a real hand‑knitted toy

• Separate, wearable pieces – coat and hat can be removed or swapped

• Detailed finishing touches – coat collar, toggle loops, and structured hat brim

• Full step‑by‑step instructions – with stitch counts after every increase/decrease

• Beginner‑friendly explanations for special stitches and techniques

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 13 cm (5") tall when knitted in DK yarn to the stated tension.

🧵 Materials Needed

• DK yarn in:

  • Mid‑brown (body) – ~15 g

  • Beige/cream (snout) – ~2 g

  • Royal/navy blue (coat) – ~10 g

  • Orange (hat) – ~6 g

  • Yellow (toggles/loops) – scraps

  • Black (facial embroidery) – scraps

  • 📜 What You’ll Receive

    • A Knitting pattern in UK terms

    • Full abbreviations list

    • Shaping logic explained for each piece

    • Placement cues for embroidery, toggles, and accessories

    • Optional embellishment ideas to make your bear unique

    💡 Skill Level

    Confident beginner to intermediate. You should be comfortable with knit, purl, increasing, decreasing, and sewing pieces together.

    🎁 Perfect For

    • Handmade gifts

    • Collectors of classic British characters

    • Craft fair stock

    • Seasonal displays

    🧥 Dress him up, pop on his hat, and your little bear is ready for adventures!