Bear Hug knitted toys

A fifteen page pattern

Measurements: Val is 7½in (19cm) tall when sitting, and 9¼in (23.5cm) tall when standing. Tina is 6½in (16.5cm) tall when sitting, and 8in (20.5cm) tall when standing.

You will need: Of standard DK-weight acrylic yarn: 44g in Golden Brown, 34g in Straw Beige, 10g in Mid Pink, 6g in Pale Pink, 4g each in Bright Red and Dark Brown, 2g in Putty Beige, 1g in Dark Green, and a 24in (61cm) length in Black; pair of 3mm (no.11) knitting needles; stitch holder; 100g of washable toy stuffing; scrap of corrugated card; a cotton bud; long tweezers; clear adhesive; hair spray (optional).