Meet Boris — a tiny hand-stitched bear in a festive sweater and pants, ready to sit on your shelf and look adorable 🐻🎄 This PDF pattern walks you through every step, with clear photos and beginner-friendly instructions.
Pattern language: English only.
Size
Boris is approx. 11 cm (4.25″) tall.
What's Included
Step-by-step instructions with clear photos
Full-size pattern pieces
Outfit: sweater & pants
Skill Level
Beginner-friendly. No sewing machine needed — Boris is entirely hand-stitched.
Materials & Tools
Wool felt — for the body, sweater, pants, and a small scrap for cheeks
Embroidery thread (mouline) — to match your felt and for face details
3 mm black beads (for eyes)
Thin thread for attaching bead eyes
Toy stuffing (poly-fill or scraps)
Sewing/embroidery needles
Scissors, pencil or fabric marker
Tweezers
Optional: small beads for sweater decoration
Good to Know
This listing is for a digital PDF pattern only — you'll receive a downloadable file with instructions, not a finished toy.
Can I Sell What I Make?
Yes! You're welcome to sell finished bears made from this pattern in your own small shop, at craft fairs, or at markets. Just a couple of ground rules:
Please don't resell, share, or repost the PDF pattern file itself — only the finished items
Credit "pattern by Lizakwak" somewhere in your listing
This pattern isn't licensed for mass production or manufacturing use
We'd love to see your finished Boris — tag @lizakwak.knits on Instagram when he's done!
