This pattern makes the ultimate travel bear mat. You can make the panda bear version or the brown bear/teddy bear version. It’s perfect to watch tv & play video games on, read, nap, relax & even sleep on! The most exciting part for kids is that it rolls right up and turns into a backpack so you can travel with it. Also, they can roll a little blanket up with it and use their mat at sleep overs! It is very detailed and there are pictures throughout to make things easy to understand. With these detailed instructions, even those with little crochet experience can find success creating their own masterpiece!
TRAVEL BEAR MAT/ BACKPACK PATTERN DETAILS:
- Sizes: Toddler (2-5) 55″long x 19″wide. Kid (6-12) 63″long x 22″ wide. Teen to Adult add as many rows as you’d like to make it long enough for all heights and use the kids size width 22″. It should be wide enough for most people.
- Skills: Single crochet, double crochet, half double crochet, slip stitch, single crochet decrease, basic increasing & basic sewing.
- Written in US Terms
- Skill Level: Easy
- PDF format available for instant download
- 13 pages long
THINGS YOU WILL NEED:
- Hooks: You will need a 5.5 mm (I) hook, 6.5 mm (K) hook, and 5mm (H) hook only for brown/teddy bear. IF YOUR GAUGE MATCHES MINE!
- Yarn: You are welcome to use any worsted weight/ category 4 brand of yarn and furry yarn, but it’s helpful to check your gauge before beginning if you don’t want it to turn out the same size as mine. For a tip on how to save time when checking your gauge, check out my blog post entitled “Becoming a Master Gauge Checker: It’s a stinky job, but somebody’s gotta do it. . .”
- For Panda Mat:
- I Love This: You will need 2 balls in white and 1 ball in black.
- Bernat Pipsqueak: You will need 5 balls for toddler and 6 balls for kid in whitey white.
- Premier Parfait: You will need 1 ball for toddler and 2 balls for kid in black
- Red Heart Soft: You will need small amounts of chocolate and lilac
- For Brown/Teddy Bear Mat:
- I used Red Heart Super Saver: You will need 2 balls for toddler and 3 balls for kid in Cafe Latte.
- Bernat Pipsqueak: You will need 6 balls for toddler and 8 balls for kid in Chocolate.
- Vanna’s Choice: You will need less than 1/2 ball of Beige.
- Red Heart Soft: You will need small amounts of black, white and lilac.
- For Panda Mat:
- Polyester stuffing
- Sewing needle with large eye
- Pins are optional for placing pieces before sewing (I highly recommend this!)
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
Due to the nature of this item, no refunds will be given. If you have any questions I would be happy to help and my email is listed on the pattern. In addition to this Travel Bear Mat/Backpack pattern, I have a matching panda hat, teddy bear hat, panda scarf, hooded panda & teddy bear blanket, and pudgy pal bears pattern in my shop if you want to complete your set!
You are welcome to sell any items made from this pattern, but please give credit with a link back to my website www.briabby.com. This pattern along with all images are copyrighted and you must use your own photos to represent your work. If you do make this blanket for sale, you are welcome to add your shop info to my Facebook vendors listing (in the comments below the picture of the item you sell) here goo.gl/XpXDRq. This is where I send customers who come to me asking for someone to make the actual product for them.
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