However when I say this delightful knitted pattern for fig bear by Pat Alinejad designs I fell in love.
So I bought the pattern and printed it out then sent off for one of the recommended yarns.
The pattern is extremely well laid out with very good instructions. The fluffy yarn is a pain to see where you are up to and difficult to sew up.
Pat's instructions on making up very cleverly use plain yarns.
My bear has taken about two weeks to knit mainly because I needed good daylight to see where I was putting my needle.
About three days for sewing up and stuffing.
I used child safe eyes but decided to sew the nose which looks decidedly chewable!
So here he is
The pattern also includes a basic tiny jumper pattern with Christmas motifs.
My bear is getting a green jumper with a heart.
