New York Jogging Bear
New York Jogging Bear
Found in: Teddy Bears
Yarn: Knit Picks Merino Style in Nutmeg, Dusk and Vanilla
Needles: Sizes US2 and US4
Gauge: Didn’t measure
He just needs a little iPod. This was made for my friends who moved to California last week. I will miss them, but I know this guy will help them keep NY in their hearts.
Knitting was straightforward except for the little jogging pants. Since my gauge is always off from what the pattern states on these stuffed toys, I have to improvise when making the clothing, and some times it works out better than others. As for these pants, the crotch was too short when I finished them (you could call them low-riders, or perhaps “plumber pants”). Instead of frogging and starting over, I just picked up stitches from the top and lengthened that part. Aren’t I clever! Or lazy, whatever. Point is, they are finished now and look cute - and he’s not complaining, anyway.
Edit: I forgot to mention that the intarsia on the hoodie is different from the pattern. I changed the font and added the “I heart.” (It originally said “BEAR N.Y.”)
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Tanya Said,
June 5, 2006 @ 6:37 pm
He is SO CUTE. His little outfit is perfect, but you’re right — itty iPod.
Kat Said,
June 6, 2006 @ 3:18 pm
wow! what a great toy. you are quite talented
Steph Said,
June 6, 2006 @ 4:22 pm
So cute, and his outfit is great! Maybe you could make a little iPod out of Fimo…
monica Said,
June 6, 2006 @ 5:52 pm
He’s adorable! And what great shape he’s in–must be all that jogging!