Mou Mou Bears

**Mou Mou Bears: Fishing Adventure** Welcome to a peaceful lakeside story with the Mou Mou Bears. In this pattern, Daddy Bear and his little one head out for their usual fishing trip. Both of them are dressed in their cozy knits, ready for a slow and happy day outdoors. As evening approaches and the air turns chilly, Son Bear brings along his snug sleeping bag to stay warm under the stars. Daddy Bear carries his trusty fishing net bag to collect their catch. When it’s time to splash into the water, they change into their swim pants and wade in together. This time, luck is on their side — they catch different fish in different sizes and cheerful colors, enough to feed them for the whole week. This pattern invites you to create a heartwarming father-and-son (or parent-and-child) adventure scene full of storytelling details and playful accessories. This pattern teaches you how to knit: ❖ A Daddy Bear ❖ A Son Bear ❖ Daddy Bear’s fish sweater ❖ Daddy Bear’s pants ❖ A skirt (optional outfit variation for your bear) ❖ Son Bear’s sweater ❖ Son Bear’s trousers with braces ❖ Swim pants for both bears ❖ Son Bear’s sleeping bag ❖ A fishing net bag ❖ Fishes in different sizes and colors *** Each piece is designed to be removable and interchangeable, allowing you to create your own Mou Mou story. **Recommended Experience** Intermediate **Techniques** ❖ Circular cast-on / Long tail cast-on / 1x1 rib cast-on / Toe-up cast-on ❖ Shaping (Increase and decrease stitches) ❖ 1x1 rib / 2x2 rib ❖ Fair isle colorwork ❖ Stripes / Color change ❖ Mattress stitch **Finished Size** ❖ Daddy bear: 16 cm / 6 ¼ in ❖ Son bear: 9 cm / 3 ½ in