Otso

**Designed by Sophie Heathscott for Loop, London** You can also find Otso on the Loop website Meet Otso, a lovely toy bear pattern. This delightfully versatile little friend can be knit either flat or in the round, and is designed by our very own former Loopette Sophie Heathscott. As part of Loop's 20th Anniversary celebrations Otso has had a charming makeover. Sophie's tweaked some shaping, refreshed some instructions and of course, the most important upgrade is Otso's party hat! This festive addition can be worked in knit or crochet and gives our sweet bear just that little extra air of celebration. **SIZE** Finished height: 28cm / 11in tall from feet to head, not including ears **YARN** The Border Mill Alpaca Tweed (worsted weight; 100% British alpaca; 190m / 207yds per 100g skein) Shade: Where Breezes Begin (natural version) x 1 skein or Captain Linneas Tripe (brown version) x 1 skein **NEEDLE & ACCESSORIES** 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round AND a spare 4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needle Stitch holders or smooth waste yarn Toy stuffing Toy eyes (optional and not recommended for very young babies or children) Toy squeaker or bells (optional) Pins Darning needle Darning thread for embroidering details **TENSION** 22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm (4in) over stocking stitch on 4mm needles after blocking. [link text][1] [1]: https://loopknitting.com/products/otso-bear-loop-anniversary-edition