Chilby by VknitB

Chilby

by VknitB
Knitting
November 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
0 stitches and 0 rows = 4 inches
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
98 - 120 yards (90 - 110 m)
One size: 18 cm/ 7.08’’ (without hat)
English
This pattern is available for £3.80 GBP buy it now

Note to Customers:
Please be aware that all of my patterns use the KLL (knit left loop) or KRL (knit right loop) increase methods.
These are nearly invisible increases that help maintain a super clean look of the fabric.

Chilby the Christmas Polar Bear is a cuddly festive friend brought to life on two needles. He captures the magic of winter in every stitch. Perfect as a handmade addition to your Christmas décor or as a heartfelt gift to share the warmth of the season.

MATERIALS: red DK yarn approximately: 10 -15 g
white DK yarn approximately: 10 - 15 g
black and grey DK yarn approximately: 2 g
green DK yarn approximately: 10 - 15 g
black thread for embroidery

KNITTING GAUGE:
24 sts and 28 rows to 10 x 10 cm = 4” x 4” in stocking stitch (knit row on right side, purl row on wrong side) and 2.5 mm needles.
Gauge is not critical for this project. Work tight enough to make sure the stuffing would not show through the stitches.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: 18 cm/ 7.08’’ (without hat)
The size will vary based on yarn type, needle size and your personal tension.

NEEDLES:
2.5 mm needles

NOTIONS:
Tapestry needle
Stuffing
2 x 8 mm safety eyes
Scissors
Removable sts markers
2 tiny flat buttons

STITCHES & TECHNIQUES TO KNOW:
Long tail cast on method
Knit Stitch Purl stitch
Cast off
Basic embroidery
Changing colors
Mattress stitch
Duplicate knit sts

Difficulty level: intermediate

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or request.

Happy knitting!