The pattern is only available as a paper copy sent via US Mail. It may be requested and paid for online via PayPal, or through US Mail. Please indicate whether you want a knitting pattern or a crochet pattern as well as seamed or seamless (Knitting patterns are sent by default).

The Mother Bear Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing comfort and hope to children, primarily those affected by HIV/AIDS in emerging nations, by giving them a gift of love in the form of hand-knit and crocheted bears.

While there is a big variety of finished bear styles among the Mother Bear makers, all bears start from one of the four sanctioned knit or crochet patterns.

Each pattern ordered will include a tag for you to sign your first name or name the bear if you wish, and attach to your bear’s wrist before sending it back.

We will sew a red felt heart on your bear and ship it to one of our partners for distribution to the children.