6-page PDF with complete instructions
The same pattern is up on Ravelry.
These little guys take the smallest number of stitches that make a nicely shaped bear (you can tweak the proportions at will). Worsted weight yarn with U.S. 6 // 3 mm needles knits up a bear 7″ // 17.5 cm long.
These were developed to donate to the Lakota Women’s Shelters at Pine Ridge Reservation: fast to knit, a good size for tiny kids to cuddle or tote, economical of yarn/stuffing/to ship.
The upper part of the body makes a splendid canvas to try out different patterns and/or color work.
Grids for stockinette aren’t quite square; using a slightly wider rectangle shows you how your finished patterns will look. They can be used for any stranded yarn work. There are hundreds of years of Fair Isle (and other) patterns: one place to search is for Fair Isle Peerie Patterns (peerie means “wee”).
Full page blank worksheet proportioned for stockinette