Oliver is a soft, cuddly teddy bear about 22 cm tall, with a sculpted face, a polymer-clay nose and a slightly brushed, vintage look. Cotter-pin joints let his head, arms and legs move, so he can sit, wave and pose.
Detailed pattern by Julia Ogol with step-by-step photos. Clothing is not included.
This listing is for an INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF PATTERN, not a finished project.
LANGUAGE:
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The pattern is in English.
SKILL LEVEL:
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Experienced
FINISHED SIZE:
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Approx. 22 cm (8.7 inches) tall using the materials stated in the pattern.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
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Crochet in rounds
Single crochet
Increasing
Decreasing
Slip stitch
Needle sculpting
Cotter-pin joints
Tinting (optional)
MATERIALS AND TOOLS:
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• Yarn “Alaska” by Nako (204 m / 100 g), colour 7105 – 1 skein.
• Crochet hook 2 mm.
• Two black beads or ready-made eyes (8 mm); black polymer clay or a ready-made nose; a little black embroidery thread for the muzzle.
• Stuffing, long needle for sculpting, transparent glue, scissors, a brush or Velcro for brushing.
• Cotter-pin joints: 6 discs 25 mm, 4 discs 30 mm, 4 cotter pins 2.0 × 20 mm, 1 cotter pin 2.0 × 25 mm (metal washers if needed); round-nose pliers.
• Optional: dry pastels for tinting.
ABOUT THIS PATTERN:
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The pattern is written using US terminology (UK differences are explained).
28 pages of step-by-step instructions with tips and photos illustrating the process.
