Polar Bear with Scarf SVG

About this design

A big, soft polar bear sitting down for a rest in the snow. It wears a chunky knitted scarf wrapped twice around its neck, with ribbed rows and a long fringed end hanging down its front, and a little knitted motif on its chest like a winter sweater. Its round ears, button nose and cream muzzle give it a gentle face, and the round pads on its feet make it look like a teddy bear.

It is our own original bear, drawn to be cuddly rather than realistic, which makes it a lovely choice for nurseries, children’s clothes and cozy home decor.

Pieces and weeding

The solid file has 4 pieces and 33 cut-outs: the scarf’s ribbing and fringe, the chest motif, the muzzle and the paw pads are all cut out. It passes our cut checks from about 5 inches tall. With so many small openings, weed slowly with a fine hook and keep the vinyl flat on the mat.

Color layers

• Backing in cream: shows as the muzzle, scarf details, chest motif and paw pads
• Design in raspberry pink: the bear’s body

For a true polar bear, set the design to white and the backing to pale blue or silver, and press it on a navy shirt.

Projects

• Nursery decor and wall decals.
• Kids’ sweatshirts and pajamas.
• Throw pillows with iron-on vinyl.
• Christmas cards for little ones.
• Mugs in permanent vinyl.

Step by step: a cozy throw pillow

1. Set the design to 11 inches tall for an 18-inch pillow cover.
2. Download the color file and mirror both layers.
3. Cut the backing from pale blue iron-on vinyl and the bear from white.
4. Press the blue layer, then the white bear on top, using a pressing cloth on the soft fabric.
5. Insert the pillow form once it has cooled.

Size guide

Color ideas

• White bear on pale blue, on a navy shirt
• Raspberry and cream, as shown
• Brown and cream for a teddy bear look

A winter-long design

Polar bears belong to winter rather than only to Christmas, so this design can stay up from December to February. Pair it with “Stay cozy” or “Hello winter” in your own lettering for a sign or sweatshirt that does not need to come down after the holidays.

Pairs well with

The Polar Bear with Cocoa is its cocoa-loving friend, and the Penguin with Scarf wears matching knitwear.