Teddy Bear PatternTask: To make two identical teddy bears for babiesthat pass away. Families are able to keep one with thebaby and keep an identical one in the keepsake boxwe provide. Material: Please use baby soft wool or yarn. Suitable colours: White, cream, lavender, pastel pink,pastel green or pastel blue. Please do not use yellow,the colour is not suitable due to some babies beingvery jaundiced. Sizes: Any of the following sizes can be used as longas they are a matching set of two.

Large Teddy BearTake 2 sts less on each leg and arm5ply 3.25mm (10)

Medium Teddy Bear4 ply 2.5mm (12)

Small Teddy Bear3 ply 2.5 mm (14)4ply 2.00 mm (12)

InstructionsCast on 10 stitches and knit 20 rows-leave on needle. Cast on another 10 stitches and knit 20 rows. Knit 26 rows across 2 legs and then cast on 12 stitches in next 2 rows. Knit 10 rows cast off 12 stitches at the beginning of next 2 rows and then knit 46 rows. Cast on 12 stitches in next 2 rows, knit 10 rows. Cast off 6 stitches at the beginning of next 2 rows. Knit 26 rows then knit 20 rows on first next. 10 stitches and cast those off. Join yarn to remaining 10 stitches, knit 20 rows on remaining 10 stitches, cast off. Sew the front and back of the bear together and stuff firmly. Sew across corner of head to form ears. Embroider a neutral expression on face with fine stranded cotton or crochet cotton (not wool). Tie a bow around the bear’s neck.