Bear Tracks by Linda Cyr

Bear Tracks

Knitting
September 2011
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking stitch with larger needle
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
744 - 930 yards (680 - 850 m)
Child’s 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 24 months
English
This pattern is available for free.
Errata available: creativeknittingmagazine.com

This hoodie with dimensional bear ears and paw prints will keep your little cub warm this season.

Skill Level:
Intermediate

Finished Measurements:
Chest: 20 (22, 24, 26) inches, without button band
Length: 101/2 (12, 13, 14) inches

Materials:

  • Worsted weight yarn* (186 yds/113g per ball): 2 (2, 2, 3) balls sand #3334 (MC) and 1 ball each fern #3522 (A) and yam #3422 (B) Sample project was completed with Red Heart Eco-Ways (70% acrylic/30% recycled polyester) from Coats & Clark.
  • Size 6 (4mm) 24-inch circular needle
  • Size 7 (4.5mm) 24-inch circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge
  • Stitch holders
  • 4 (5, 5, 5) 5/8-inch buttons