Trauma Teddies
The main part of the teddy is knitted in one piece, starting at the feet, going up to the top of the head and back down to the feet.
You will need: No 10 (3¼mm) needles Double knitting wool in four colours:
Colour 1 for the head and paws
Colour 2 for the trousers
Colour 3 for the jumper
Colour 4 for the scarf (optional)
Legs, body and head:
Cast on 10 stitches in colour 1 Knit 10 rows Change to trouser colour and knit 30 rows Make another leg the same
Knit across all 20 sts and work 16 rows
Change to jumper colour and knit 24 rows
Change to main colour for head and also change to stocking stitch. Work for 5½” (14cm).
Change to jumper colour Continue remainder of teddy in reverse order. Cast off.
Arms: Stitch down the side of the head.
With the jumper colour pick up 8 stitches on either side of the neck join (16 stitches in all) and knit 20 rows Change to main colour and knit 10 rows for the paws, cast off.
Scarf
Cast on 75 stitches in colour 4, knit 4 rows and cast off.
To make up: Sew diagonally the top corners of the head to make ears. Stuff the head and run a thread through the knitting around the neck to draw it in. Sew up the rest of teddy leaving opening in crotch for stuffing. Sew a happy face on the teddy. Tie the scarf around the teddy and sew firmly to the back of the neck.
Finishing:
Please stuff the teddy with either polyester or other healthy padding. Foam rubber is not recommended as babies/young children might chew it. Do not use buttons or beads or anything hazardous which may become detached and be a hazard to young children.
The pictures give an idea of what you are aiming for, but are not this pattern.
Other patterns can be found by googling "Trauma Teddies", or on Pinterest. Crochet patterns are also available on line.
You will need: No 10 (3¼mm) needles Double knitting wool in four colours:
Colour 1 for the head and paws
Colour 2 for the trousers
Colour 3 for the jumper
Colour 4 for the scarf (optional)
Legs, body and head:
Cast on 10 stitches in colour 1 Knit 10 rows Change to trouser colour and knit 30 rows Make another leg the same
Knit across all 20 sts and work 16 rows
Change to jumper colour and knit 24 rows
Change to main colour for head and also change to stocking stitch. Work for 5½” (14cm).
Change to jumper colour Continue remainder of teddy in reverse order. Cast off.
Arms: Stitch down the side of the head.
With the jumper colour pick up 8 stitches on either side of the neck join (16 stitches in all) and knit 20 rows Change to main colour and knit 10 rows for the paws, cast off.
Scarf
Cast on 75 stitches in colour 4, knit 4 rows and cast off.
To make up: Sew diagonally the top corners of the head to make ears. Stuff the head and run a thread through the knitting around the neck to draw it in. Sew up the rest of teddy leaving opening in crotch for stuffing. Sew a happy face on the teddy. Tie the scarf around the teddy and sew firmly to the back of the neck.
Finishing:
Please stuff the teddy with either polyester or other healthy padding. Foam rubber is not recommended as babies/young children might chew it. Do not use buttons or beads or anything hazardous which may become detached and be a hazard to young children.
The pictures give an idea of what you are aiming for, but are not this pattern.
Other patterns can be found by googling "Trauma Teddies", or on Pinterest. Crochet patterns are also available on line.