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    What does an M1 stitch mean?
    Suzi Quillen
    Knitting and Crochet Expert
    Suzi Quillen is a Knitting and Crochet Expert based in Granite Falls, Washington. After honing a love of knitting and crochet and becoming a crochet pattern designer, Suzi founded Perfectly Knotty in 2014, an online hub for knitting and crochet learners and enthusiasts. Perfectly Knotty offers multiple avenues to inspire creativity in its customers, selling allergy-conscious yarns and fibers, offering crochet and knitting patterns, and providing stitching support via tips and resources.
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    M1, or 'make one,' signifies an increase in your stitching. This involves transforming a single stitch into two stitches, essentially creating one additional stitch.
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    Will the teddy be suitable for children under the age of three?
    Eye of the liger
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    As long as any buttons or other accessories are sewn on firmly, it should be fine. If you are still worried, I suggest using yarn knots or felt for eyes, rather than buttons, so that there is no danger of the child swallowing the buttons.
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    Where I can get the free pattern for this teddy bear?
    Eye of the liger
    Community Answer
    Ravelry is a great website for knitting patterns. It's easy to make an account, and there are plenty of free patterns there. I've been using Ravelry for years and never had to pay for a pattern. They have a lot of choices, so you can probably find a teddy bear pattern there.
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    What size needles should I use?
    Sarshan
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    Your pattern should specify the needle size you need (usually at the beginning before the stitch abbreviations/descriptions). For the most part, size is to your preference; I recommend using a needle size that's one below the recommended size for the chosen yarn so the gaps in the stitches are less noticeable.
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