Next: Work Baby Bear as written, EXCEPT, work 5 sts... stitches on each side before the markers on each side....

Next: Work Baby Bear as written, EXCEPT, work 5 sts... stitches on each side before the markers on each side....

Next: Work Baby Bear as written, EXCEPT, work 5 sts for the border
stitches on each side before the markers on each side. In other
words, each row will begin and end in K5 instead of K2. That’s
easy, isn’t it? 
And… work until piece measures 6” from beginning, ending with a
RS row. Next, Knit 10 rows. Then, bind off all sts in knit.
The Dishcloth Version of the Mama Bear:
To make your square a wee bit bigger so that it is a great size for a
dishcloth, simply make the following adjustments:
CO 32 sts. Knit 10 rows.
Work Mama Bear as written, EXCEPT, work 5 sts for the border
stitches on each side before the markers on each side. In other
words, each row will begin and end in K5 instead of K2. That’s
easy, isn’t it? 
And… work until piece measures 6” from beginning, ending with a
RS row. Next, Knit 10 rows. Then, bind off all sts in knit.
Hey! What if I’m knitting a SCARF?
Whoa. That’s totally awesome. Here’s how to add on for this
month…
Baby Bear
K2 rows, increasing or decreasing if necessary in the last row so
that you have 30 sts.
Row 1: (RS) K2, place marker, *K1, P1; repeat from * to last 2 sts,
place marker, K2.
Work until 3 ½ inches from your beginning ridge, ending with a
RS row.
Next: (WS) Knit.
Next: (RS) Knit.
Next: (WS) Knit.
Mama Bear
K2 rows, increasing or decreasing if necessary in the last row so
that you have 26 sts.
Work the Mama Bear pattern as written until you have 3 ½ inches
from your beginning ridge, ending with a RS row.
Next: (WS) Knit.
Next: (RS) Knit.
Next: (WS) Knit.
Note: The Baby Bear Square is nice & easy… The Mama
Bear Square is juu-sst right! Wouldn’t it be fun to make
both? We think so too!
Yarn:
Needles:
Extra Stuff:
50-75 yards of worsted weight yarn
Size 7 or size needles to get gauge
Tapestry needle for finishing, cable needle,
markers.
Finished Size: 6” x 6” square
5 sts = 1 inch in stockinette stitch (Knit 1 row,
Purl 1 row). Be SURE to check your gauge!
Your squares can be used to create…. Dishcloths, a
scarf, a sweater, a baby blanket, an afghan or a tote bag! Each
design will need a different number of squares! If, for instance, you
are making a sweater or a blanket… you may want to consider
making more than one of each square! If you are making
dishcloths, see the special note at the end of this pattern. ALSO, if
you are making a scarf… there’s a special note for you too! Check
it out before you start!
Abbreviations: K:knit, P: purl, SM: slip marker, YO: yarn over,
sts: stitches, rep: repeat, M = Marker
K2tog: knit 2 together, P2tog: purl 2 together, CO = Cast on.
…
Baby Bear Square: (Quaker Ridges Square)
CO 30 sts. Knit 2 rows. And then, work as follows:
Row 1: (RS) K2, place marker, Knit to last 2 sts, place marker, K2.
Row 2: (WS) K2, SM, Purl to marker, SM, K2.
Row 3: K2, SM, Knit to marker, SM, K2.
Row 4: K2, SM, Purl to marker, SM, K2.
Row 5: K2, SM, Knit to marker, SM, K2.
Row 6: K2, SM, Knit to marker, SM, K2.
Row 7: K2, SM, Knit to marker, SM, K2.
Row 8: K2, SM, Purl to marker, SM, K2.
Row 9: K2, SM, Knit to marker, SM, K2.
Row 10: K2, SM, Purl to marker, SM, K2.
Row 11: K2, SM, Knit to marker, SM, K2.
Row 12: K2, SM, Knit to marker, SM, K2.
Row 13: K2, SM, Purl to marker, SM, K2.
Row 14: K2, SM, Knit to marker, SM, K2.
Repeat Rows 1-14 until piece measures 5 ½” from beginning,
ending with a Row 1 (a right side row).
Next row:
Next row:
(WS): Knit across all stitches.
(RS): Knit across all stitches.
Bind off all stitches.
Mama Bear Square: (Diagonal Ridges Square)
CO 26 sts. Knit 2 rows. And then, work as follows:
Row 1: (RS) K2tog, YO, *K3, K2tog, YO; repeat from * to last 5 sts,
K5.
Row 2: P2, *K3, P2; repeat from * to end.
Row 3: K4, K2tog, YO, *K3, K2tog, YO; repeat from * to last st, K1.
Row 4: K1, *P2, K3; repeat from * to last st, K1.
Row 5: *K3, K2tog, YO; repeat from * to last 2 sts, K2.
Row 6: K2, *P2, K3; repeat from * to end.
Row 7: K2, *K2tog, YO, K3; repeat from * to end.
Row 8: *K3, P2; repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 9: K1, K2tog, YO, *K3, K2tog, YO; repeat from * to last 4 sts,
K4.
Row 10: P1, *K3, P2; repeat from * to last st, K1.
Repeat Rows 1-10 until piece measures 5 ½” from beginning,
ending with a RS row.
Next row:
Next row:
(WS): Knit across all stitches.
(RS): Knit across all stitches.
Bind off all stitches.
Finishing: That’s it! Your squares look awesome! Wait a
minute… did you remember to weave your ends in? Go ahead and
finish that up! We’ll wait right here. Are you done yet?
The Dishcloth Version of the Baby Bear:
To make your square a wee bit bigger so that it is a great size for a
dishcloth, simply make the following adjustments:
CO 36 sts. Knit 10 rows.