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Well, here he is, bear no.2, with only three weeks to go. This is 'Marmite', he's a 16" bear, made from a very short pile (4mm) mohair. This is the shortest pile mohair I have ever worked with. Not sure that I enjoyed it - I'm looking forward to getting back to playing with some longer pile fabrics next week.
Marmite is dark brown, so was a little 'so and so' to photograph! :photo:
Cala Bear DenI love him. 
I like working with longer pile as well but he has such a beautiful head and face.
hugs
carola
Oh, he is really cute, Paula! See, I told you you were speedy! 
I love the way the short pile has made his shape really stand out. I am working with some vintage short-pile upholstery mohair, and I have had a tough time with it...I don't know if that's due to it being short and dense or because it has a thick backing--it's not our nice mohair backing from our mohair mills! 
I love Marmite's vest, too. You had time to knit it?? Gosh, I wish I knew how to knit. One more thing to put on my list, I guess... 
Can't wait to see more of these guys!
He is adorable Paula, the short mohair works for him and gives him a very distinctive look
Hugs,
Krista
Swan Valley BearsVerrrrryyy cute!! I love his blue eyes and what a great nose.
:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: .........you just amaze me Paula....Love his waistcoat !!!
Hugs,
Yvonne.
BrisbaneWow Paula I can't believe how fast you make these beautiful bears...he's lovely, the shorter mohair makes a nice change I think!! 
I'm glad you all like him! I really didn't enjoy working with such short pile fabric, but I like the way it really shows off his contours. Maybe next time I'll try something a little longer pile, but not too much. Something at least long enough to scissor sculpt effectively!
Patsy Lake BearsWonderful Paula :clap: :clap:
Pumpkin & Pickle BearsPaula, I love him - I think that short pile mohair suits him SO well! And the waistcoat you've knitted him is wonderful!
Just Us BearsPaula I really love what you have done with this bear! The short pile shows his shape so beautifully! Short or long...your bears are still my favourite!!
:clap: A very nice bear with a very cute face. I also love his knitted vest.
Paula I like this look..it's really different but suits your work...
Everything crossed for Ally Pally!!!
Acid Attic BearsMarmite is fantastic ! I really love the short pile mohair on your bear !
Cincinnati, OhioThis bear is all boy. Love the fur you used! Great job!!! :clap: :clap: :clap:
It's very reassurring to read everyone's comments! Thank you! I think he looks a bit of a 'bruiser' personally, definitely all boy! I'm not really that fast .... a bear like this takes me about 10/12 hours, without the knitting. Fortunately the waistcoat knits up in an evening, while I watch TV! 
I was hoping to get three bears completed last week, but in the end only managed two. So must work even harder this week!! 
Matilda Huggington-beareThe dark fabric make his eyes look delicious. Pop him on some toast and I'll gobble him all up :redface:
Paula, I'm loving your Ally Pally bears. Really cute ones!
Chaska, MinnesotaPatty wrote: Verrrrryyy cute!! I love his blue eyes and what a great nose.
I too was thinking about the beautiful eyes and how they compliment the fur....Also the nose...gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous...
Michelle
Tami Eveslage Original Teddy BearsAnother lovely bear, Paula! I love all of yours. This short fur really shows off his great shape!
Thank you all for taking a peek ... I wasn't sure about this one, but I guess he's growing on me!! Can't wait to play with some lovely dense long pile though ... getting withdrawal symptoms!!
Past Time Bears<snort> MARMITE!! <snort> LOVE the bear and his name!!! Can't say that I would enjoy him with butter on toast, but he's a great looking lad!
