Remembrance Teddy Bear | Sewing with Knits Pattern Knitting Pattern

Remembrance Teddy Bear | Sewing with Knits Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Designer

Corinne Bradd

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Upcycle your old knits into a cuddly Remembrance mascot, topped with hand embroidery.

Give an old cashmere cardigan a new lease of life by turning it into a wonderfully huggable keepsake. This simple teddy by Corinne Bradd is made from soft, dark grey cashmere, with a cheerful spray of poppies embroidered onto its tummy. It’s a cosy little upcycling project with a heartfelt nod to Remembrance Day – and a lovely way to give a treasured piece of knitwear a second life.

Sizing

Teddy: 27cm tall

What you need

Scrap white cotton
Old piece of knitwear
Embroidery thread: red, green, black
10cm embroidery hoop
8mm safety eyes
Felt: grey, small scrap (for snout)
Safety toy stuffing
Embroidery needle
Sewing machine
Fabric scissors
Tailor’s chalk
Blunt knitting needle
Iron and pressing cloth
Bodkin

Meet the designer

The definition of a multi-talented maker, designer Corinne Bradd is best-known for her clever tutorials which featured across a whole host of popular craft titles: Sew, Crafts Beautiful, PaperCrafter and Make & Sew Toys to name a few. Corinne also fronted The Crafts Channel: a YouTube profile that has garnered more than 26 million views since its launch.

How to access this pattern

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