Patterns

Knit a smart skirt suit

The tweed yarn used for this skirt suit gives a little Coco Chanel vibe but it would look sporty in plain cotton yarns in navy and white

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Everyone should have a teddy

Teddy bears are universal; it doesn’t matter what language you speak, what your status is or how old you are, they always offer comfort and cuddles to those who need them

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Heirloom Soulmates

Evoking childhood memories or igniting a new passion, making teddy bears can bring satisfaction, companionship and much more besides, if only we listen to our heart

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The perfect fabrics

Making a teddy bear involves many choices…fabric, joints, eyes, accessories… but one of the first must be size as that will effect the rest of your choices

Real bears

Autumn is an important time for bears

The late summer and early fall months are when many bears prepare for the  coming winter but the preparation varies depending on where they live

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Summer time and it’s holiday season

The summer months are when bears are most active, with the exception of polar bears; discover how they spend this time preparing for when winter returns

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Life is definitely on the up for YoYo Bears

Some things may have changed in more than two decades but one thing is for sure…the passion for making bears and other creatures grows and grows.

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Teddy Prodigy

Artist Jackie Melerski kicked off successful career at age 5!

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Katherine Hallam’s Colourful Characters

Hallam’s quirky critters are defined by their sunny optimism and the trademark crystals in their noses

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Wild Kingdom

Lisa Page creates lifelike soft-sculpture wildlife.

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Mice are Nice

Her animal repertoire doesn’t just stop with mice.

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6 Tips for Working With Fur

Top tips when working with recycled fur.

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Fuzzy Treasures

Melanie Jayne’s bear artistry

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Do-Good Bears

Bears Against MS sells happiness, helps cause

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Accurately Dating Vintage Steiff Bears

Wouldn't it be grand if they could talk and share their past lives with their current owners?

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Creature Comforts

Wendy Meagher’s marvelous menagerie

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What’s up doc?

When is a bear artist not a bear artist?

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New bear patterns

New teddy bear patterns have been added to the website.

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From Storybook to Coin

Royal Mint celebrate the world of Winnie the Pooh with a new 50p coin series

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Cut from a different cloth

Six of Steiff’s lesser-known teddy bear fabrics

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Lovable Bears

Laurent Bergmann builds a world of furry friends

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Celebrating Our Most Iconic Bears

A look back at some of the iconic teddy bears through history, exploring how our favourite characters have made the jump from the big screen to the cuddly toy that we snuggle up to when we head to bed

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If at first you don’t succeed, make your own patterns

Sometimes it can take time to develop not only the skills needed for a craft, but also the ability to think outside the design box of pre-bought patterns.

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In military fashion knitting pattern

Knit your own military jacket for your teddy bear with this great guide that is free to download.

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Buckinghamshire woman creates teddy bears in aid of Cancer Research

Alison Watts started to make the cuddly toys at the start of lockdown after being left without a job, with all the money raised going to Cancer Research.