Big Ol' Bear Pattern

Finished Measurements The finished bear measures about 12.5-inches tall while sitting. The bear measures about 16.5-inches in length from the tip of the toe to the top of the ear. The Pine Pullover measure 4.25-inches from the cast on neck edge to the bottom of the hem in front. The bottom hem measures about 8.5-inches across when flat. Each sleeve measures about 3-inches from the underarm to the hem. The sweater is designed as a custom-fit garment for this specific bear. The garter stitch scarf measures 18-inches pre-blocking. The garter stitch scarf can be stretched to a much longer length when blocking if preferred. Yarn Barrett Wool Co. Wisconsin Woolen Spun Worsted, 100% American wool, (250 yards/100 grams) in the following amounts and colorways: Bear: 1 skein of Stone (heathered brown/gray mix) Pine Pullover: 50 grams of Oats (creamy oatmeal) Pine Tree (duplicate stitch): 2 yards of Forest (dark green) Scarf: 20 grams of Jam (red) Mouth: A 12-inch cut length of black worsted weight yarn for embroidery. Needles Bear: US size 7 / 4.5mm double-pointed needles and a 16-inch circular Sweater: US size 8 / 5mm double-pointed needles and a 16-inch circular for the main body/sleeve needle, and US size 7 / 4.5 mm 16-inch circular and double-pointed needles for the ribbing. OR the correct size to obtain gauge. Gauge Bear: 5 stitches per inch in stockinette stitch on smaller size needles Sweater and Scarf: 4.5 stitches per inch in stockinette stitch on larger size needles Materials Locking stitch markers and ring stitch markers Yarn needle Fiberfill Waste yarn Two 9mm safety eyes (considered a choking hazard for infants and young children, embroider eyes if there is any concern) One 17 x 22mm fuzzy safety nose (considered a choking hazard for infants and young children, embroider nose if there is any concern)