Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Turn a simple pair of gloves into the cutest little bears!
In this video, I’ll show you how to make adorable handmade bears from gloves — a fun, budget-friendly craft that’s perfect for beginners. I’ll share my tips for hiding knots neatly inside the bear, choosing different head and nose sizes, and adding expressive eyebrows to give each bear its own unique personality.
These DIY glove bears make wonderful gifts, keepsakes, or cozy decorations for your home.
You’ll learn:
How to turn gloves into cute plush bears step-by-step
Ways to create different facial expressions and sizes
Tips for hiding knots and making your bear look polished
Grab your gloves, needle, and thread, and let’s make something adorable together!
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Materials used & affiliate Amazon paid links:
-gloves - I bought mine from the dollar store
-sewing needle that will fit into the hole of your beads for your eyes
-sewing thread to match colour of bear
-sharp sewing scissors
-a few sewing pins
-red sock if you want a knitted looking scarf
-small amount of white ply yarn
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POLYESTER STUFFING
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DMC EMBROIDERY FLOSS
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WIRED 1/4” RIBBON
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Turn a simple pair of gloves into the cutest little bears!
In this video, I’ll show you how to make adorable handmade bears from gloves — a fun, budget-friendly craft that’s perfect for beginners. I’ll share my tips for hiding knots neatly inside the bear, choosing different head and nose sizes, and adding expressive eyebrows to give each bear its own unique personality.
These DIY glove bears make wonderful gifts, keepsakes, or cozy decorations for your home.
You’ll learn:
How to turn gloves into cute plush bears step-by-step
Ways to create different facial expressions and sizes
Tips for hiding knots and making your bear look polished
Grab your gloves, needle, and thread, and let’s make something adorable together!
Amazon Paid Links:
This video may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support.
Materials used & affiliate Amazon paid links:
-gloves - I bought mine from the dollar store
-sewing needle that will fit into the hole of your beads for your eyes
-sewing thread to match colour of bear
-sharp sewing scissors
-a few sewing pins
-red sock if you want a knitted looking scarf
-small amount of white ply yarn
SEWING NEEDLE FOR THREAD
amzn.to/4omQ427
YARN NEEDLE FOR YARN
amzn.to/4hjBg22
AIR ERASABLE FABRIC MARKER
amzn.to/3KWiH7W
POLYESTER STUFFING
amzn.to/476LEFz
DMC EMBROIDERY FLOSS
amzn.to/476LEFz
BLACK EMBROIDERY FLOSS
amzn.to/4nOrZkU
8MM BLACK BEADS FOR EYES
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6MM BLUE DRAGON AGATE BEADS FOR EYES
amzn.to/3JiQFmB
WIRED 1/4” RIBBON
amzn.to/47dC83K
1/4" GINGHAM RIBBON
amzn.to/48u4itr
If you enjoyed this project, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share it with your crafty friends!
More DIY Ideas you will love:
-Link to related playlist or video
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![How to Create Oval Rope Bowl Bias Cut Fabric Strips | Arts and Crafts Sewing Tutorial | Crafty Patti
🌟 How to Create an Oval Rope Bowl with Bias Cut Fabric Strips | Arts & Crafts Sewing Tutorial | Crafty Patti 🌟
Learn how to make a beautiful oval rope bowl using bias-cut fabric strips! In this fun and easy-to-follow tutorial, Crafty Patti shows you step-by-step how to create this unique, handmade craft. Whether youre a seasoned crafter or a beginner, this DIY project is perfect for adding a personal touch to your home decor. ✂️🧵✨
👚 Materials Youll Need:
🎨 Bias-cut fabric strips
🎨 Rope
🎨 Sewing machine or hand sewing needle
🎨 Scissors
🎨 Thread
Link to my video:
How to cut bias strips of fabric for your rope bowls
https://youtu.be/KhuUuxCVrSw
Amazon Link:
Cotton sash cord 1/4 x 100 (.5cm x 30.4m) #8 is equivalent to 1/4
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Supply List:
-About 50 (15.24m) of rope
-tape
-Scissors
-sewing machine with a large flatbed or use blocks and books for a flat working surface
-thread and bobbins to match the color of the material
Yard or meter of fabric cut into 1 strips on the bias
-clips to hold the fabric in place while wrapping your rope
-4 sewing pins
-embellishments of choice to decorate your bowls
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![HOW TO KNIT MERMAID SNUGGLE SACK
Step by step video and link to pattern. This is an easy project and it is slow enough for beginner knitters who want to step it up from knitting scarves!
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Bernat blanket brights yarn
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US11 8mm circular knitting needles
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-mermaid snuggle sack link to pattern:
https://www.yarnspirations.com/en-ca/products/bernat-knit-mermaid-snuggle-sack?_pos=1&_psq=knitted+mer&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Knitted Mermaid
KNIT | SKILL LEVEL: EASY
ABBREVIATIONS:
Approx =
Approximate(ly) Beg = Begin(ing) Cont = Continue(ity)
Dec = Decrease(ing) Inc = Increase(ing)
MEASUREMENTS
K = Knit
K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together
P = Purl
Pat = Pattern
Rem = Remain(ing)
Rep = Repeat Rnd(s) = Round(s)
RS = Right side St(s) = Stitch(es)
Tog = Together WS = Wrong side
Child Approx 46 [117 cm] circumference x 45 [114.5 cm] long (excluding tailfin). Adult Approx 64 [162.5 cm] circumference x 66 [167.5 cm] long (excluding tailfin).
MATERIALS
Bernat® Blanket BrightsTM (10.5 oz/300 g; 220 yds/201 m)
Child LemonadeVarg(12012) 3ballsor570yds/520m Adult Go-Go Green (12004) 5 balls or 1050 yds/960 m
Size U.S. 11 (8 mm) circular knitting needles 36 [90 cm] and 16 [40.5 cm] long or size needed to obtain gauge. Stitch marker.
GAUGE
8 sts and 13 rows = 4 [10 cm] in stocking st.
INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions are written for smaller size. If changes are necessary for larger size the instructions will be written thus ( ). Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to both sizes.
BODY
With longer circular needle, cast on 88 (124) sts. Join in rnd, placing a marker on first st.
1st rnd: *K1. P1. Rep from * around. 2nd rnd: *P1. K1. Rep from * around. Rep last 2 rnds Seed St Pat twice more.
Next rnd: Knit, inc 4 sts evenly around. 92 (128) sts.
Knit even in rnds until work from cast on edge measures 22 (36) [56 (91.5) cm].
Shape body: Next rnd: *K21 (30). K2tog. Rep from * around. 88 (124) sts. Knit 5 rnds even.
Next rnd: *K20 (29). K2tog. Rep from * around. 84 (120) sts.
Knit 5 rnds even.
Next rnd: *K19 (28). K2tog. Rep from * around. 80 (116) sts.
Knit 5 rnds even.
Next rnd: *K18 (27). K2tog. Rep from * around. 76 (112) sts.
Knit 5 rnds even.
Note: Change to shorter circular needle when necessary to accommodate sts.
Cont dec 4 sts evenly (as established) around next and following 6th rnds until there are 44 (92) sts.
Adult Size only: Cont dec 4 sts evenly (as established) around next and following 4th rnds until there are 52 sts.
Both Sizes: Knit even in rnds until work from beg measures 45 (66) [114.5 (167.5) cm]. Cast off. Sew cast off edge of Body tog.
TAILFIN
Note: Tailfin is worked side to side with short-turn row shaping.
Cast on 42 (48) sts. Working back and forth across needle in rows, proceed as follows:
Knit 3 rows (garter st).
**Next row: (WS). Cast off 3 sts. Knit to last 4 sts. Turn. Leave rem 4 sts unworked.
Next row: Knit.
Next 2 rows: Knit across all sts.** Rep from ** to ** 8 (10) times more. 15 sts rem.
***Next row: (WS). Cast on 3 sts. Knit to last 4 sts. Turn. Leave rem 4 sts unworked.
Next row: Knit.
Next 2 rows: Knit across all sts.*** Rep from *** to *** 8 (10) times more. 42 (48) sts.
Cast off all sts.
FINISHING
Gather top edge of Tailfin to fit lower edge (cast off edge) of Body and sew in position.
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Music: Dolce Vita, Movie audio library
Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
1:36 supplies
2:21 pattern info
3:29 slip knot
4:02 knitted cast on
6:04 joining the round
7:24 knit 1 purl 1
11:22 chart to keep track of rounds
13:20 how to increase evenly
13:36 knitting calculator
15:43 how to M1
18:07 altering pattern to save on yarn supply
19:07 joining yarn
20:58 shaping the body
23:42 knitting to only 42”
24:18 cast off of body
25:35 tailfin
28:40 cast off 3 sts tailfin
33:00 casting on 3 sts tailfin
35:52 running low on yarn
36:21 knit to 43” to save on yarn
36:40 cast off side of tailfin
37:22 sew up bottom of body
40:00 sewing tailfin to body
43:42 outtake HOW TO KNIT MERMAID SNUGGLE SACK](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Q9W_lEiOTX4/mqdefault.jpg)