Mr and Mrs Brown first met Paddington on a railway platform. In fact, that was how he came to have such an unusual name for a bear, for Paddington was the name of the station.
From A Bear Called by Paddington by Michael Bond
100g balls of double knitting yarn (Sirdar Country Style) in brown, navy and red
3 mm and 3.50 mm crochet hooks (US sizes D and E)
Notions – toy stuffing, safety eyes, 3 toggles, black embroidery floss.
The pattern is available as a PDF Download.
UK crochet terms used
dc (UK) = sc (American)
Finished size – approximately 29 cm (11 ½ inches) tall.
To supplement the pattern, I've updated this post on 9th January 2015 to now include photos of Paddington without his clothes on! - to show how he is constructed. I hope these pictures will be helpful.
Previously the pattern was included in this post but to save space and to look less cluttered I have removed the text of the pattern. The pattern can be accessed through the PDF link. It is also available as a free download on Ravelry, HERE.
Too cute for words and you're wonderful for sharing the pattern. I love him to pieces.
ReplyDeleteciao complimenti molto carino........
ReplyDeleteThank you for your lovely comments ... and thank you Paddington Bear Crafts for putting the link to the pattern on your site.
ReplyDeleteHe is adorable you have made him beautifully. His little expression is very cute. :)
ReplyDeletewow crocheted Paddington Bear thankyou very much for sharing He's definetely on my work to do list
ReplyDeleteWow, he is the cutest bear!!!! Thanks for sharing the pattern with all of us Paddington lovers.
ReplyDeleteSuper! What a cuddly looking Paddington!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! Looks like a perfect gift for my nephew's birthday coming up! Thank you for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteYour patterns are so good and you are sooo talented! Thanks so much for them. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, he is wonderful!!! I love Paddington! And he's all ready for elevenses with Mr. Gruber.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing paddington.
ReplyDeleteLove this pattern. It has become my favorite bear. I have just finished my eighth Paddington. Now I think I will try a polar bear tomorrow. Thank you so much for sharing your patterns.
ReplyDeleteOowwh, a crocheted Paddington Bear thank you very much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from The Netherlands
Hi Ms. McMahon,
ReplyDeleteI'm using your Paddington Bear pattern to make my own.
Please take a look when you have time http://carolineenilorac.deviantart.com/art/My-Paddington-Bear-322260762?q=sort%3Atime%20gallery%3Acarolineenilorac&qo=2
Thank you so much for sharing this adorable and lovely pattern for free.
I really appreciate it.
Best regards,
Caroline
He's wonderful Caroline. I'm so glad you liked the pattern.
DeleteJust happened onto your site for the first time. Thank you so VERY much for all the wonderful patterns!! I can't wait to get started! Hugs to you.
ReplyDeleteCindy
Hi Janet,
ReplyDeleteJust came across your blog for the first time. Thank you so VERY much for all your wonderful patterns and all the work it took to create them!! Can't wait to get started! The only problem is deciding which one to do first.
Greetings from Canada,
Cindy :)
Hello, this is the first time I visit your blog. Thank you for your lovely patterns!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo cute :) thank you. Love your blog, I knew I would as I saw your template you are using (same as mine ;)). Pink is the colour.
ReplyDeletewow...cute bear.
ReplyDeletethank you for your tutorial.
love your blog ^^
thank u for beautiful pattern going to start this today
ReplyDeletehow generous you are!! thankyou he is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis is just so great and what timing...........I took my daughter to a well known bear making place to get her a bear to keep her company when she moves to uni next week...........she chose a Paddington..........guess I am going to have to knit her Paddington a Paddington now!!! OMG as if I don't have enough to do before Christmas..........Love it though!!
ReplyDeleteoh wow! i wish i could crochet! this is amazing,my daughter would love it x
ReplyDeleteThank you for this pattern-I love this :) Myabe because my english it's not so goog a stuck on coat,but I'll try to do this anyway :) Ann from Poland :)
ReplyDeleteAniu, I could give you a hand with translating English if you still need it ;)
ReplyDeleteJanet, the pattern it great! Thank you for sharing! xxx
Genia total!!! Me encantó!! Gracias!!
ReplyDeleteHi there, thank you so much for the adorable pattern! I am about to make it for my son, but I am having some difficulty locating the toggle buttons that are used for the coat. Can you please tell me which size you used, and where you bought them from? I found some on eBay, but I am not sure which Size to buy. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi Kendra, Thank you for your message. The toggles I used are 1 inch long. I think I bought them in John Lewis.
DeleteHello, can I ask you how tall is your Paddington Bear as I already own a bear and the coat and hat would suit him just fine. Many thanks, Regards, Anne
ReplyDeleteOh sorry, just found the height on your pattern! Anne
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this pattern. I am expecting and was looking for something special to crochet for the new baby.You have created an heirloom.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. I hope everything goes well with your new baby.
DeleteJust been to see Paddington Bear and saw your pattern. Help!! I can't crochet. Has anyone designed a pattern that I can knit please.
ReplyDeleteDiane
Hi Diane, if you search on Ravelry.com there are a couple of patterns. I don't know how readily available they are but you might find something you like. Failing that, you could find a basic bear pattern and adapt it to become a Paddington.
DeleteBest wishes, Janet
Thanks Janet. I found a couple, not as good as yours but I will give one a go. Thanks for the heads up though.
ReplyDeleteDiane
Hello I love the pattern. I am making one and I would like to see the bear with all parts sewed. Is it possible you Sen a photo? Thank you very much for sharing
ReplyDeleteHi Maria,
DeleteSo glad you like the pattern. I've updated the pattern information above to include some photos that should help you.
Best wishes,
Janet
Thank you so much for this wonderful pattern. I just finished him and he turned out just as beautiful as the picture! The pattern is perfectly written. I'm planning to give him to my grandson for his 2nd birthday along with a Paddington Book.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your lovely message. I'm so glad you liked the pattern.
DeleteHi Janet, thank you so so much for this beautiful pattern. I followed it and I am very pleased with the result. My friend's son will be over the moon!! Thanks for the joy you share!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this awesome pattern. I originally made it some time ago as a 1st b'day gift for a special little boy then made it again for my own little girl who fell in love with it. I just love how the teddy itself is so old-fashioned looking.
ReplyDeleteHi Janet,
ReplyDeleteI am currently crocheting Paddington bear, however I am having trouble understanding your instructions for the coat, around the second armhole, I'm not sure if understand, can you please help? is it on the opposite side or something ?
Hi,
DeleteThe coat is worked from the bottom upwards. To create the armholes for the coat the right front is worked first. Once this has been created, the yarn is rejoined to the main body piece, leaving a number of unworked stitches for the arm hole. The back is worked up and once this is completed the yarn is again rejoined to main body piece leaving a second gap for the arm hole. The left front is now worked up but do not break the yarn. At this stage the piece, when laid flat, will look like a small crenellated tower - with two spaces between the raised parts.
Next the three parts are joined together by working across the whole row. Chains will form a bridge across the top of the armholes to close them up. After this the coat is continued upwards in one piece.
I hope that this helps.
Janet