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
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
Real bears 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
Features 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.
Features Katherine Hallam’s Colourful Characters Hallam’s quirky critters are defined by their sunny optimism and the trademark crystals in their noses
Features Accurately Dating Vintage Steiff Bears Wouldn't it be grand if they could talk and share their past lives with their current owners?
Features From Storybook to Coin Royal Mint celebrate the world of Winnie the Pooh with a new 50p coin series
Features 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
Features 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.
Patterns In military fashion knitting pattern Knit your own military jacket for your teddy bear with this great guide that is free to download.
Features 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.
Features Winnie the Pooh remains a sought-after collectable 100 years on Antiques expert Allan Blackburn takes a look at one of the most famous bear characters.
Features The Repair Shop featured a teddy bear whose owner died three weeks before it was repaired. Fans of the popular BBC programme were in tears as its late owner’s step-daughter, Maxine, revealed what had happened before the teddy bear was repaired.
Features A dream world of teddy bears Tami Lahey’s fantastic creations are inspired by fairytales and dreams, bringing her whimsical fantasies to life in mohair