This sweater will fit a teddy bear about 25-30cm/10-12in tall with a waist of about 29cm/11½in.

Pattern includes diagram and chart. Sweater is worked flat. Front and back is one piece, with garter stitch ribbing for buttonhole band (plus directions for contrasting buttonhole band which can be added on at the end). Sleeves may be worked directly onto the sweater in the round on double pointed needles, or worked flat and sewn in. Includes an optional hoodie.

Pattern has variations (contrast rib, hoodie, sport or worsted yarn)

This was designed for the Heart to Heart Bears, sold for the Heart to Heart group in Shanghai China which raises funds for surgeries for Chinese children with congenital heart disease. These directions are free for your personal, individual use. Please do not distribute or reformat them for commercial use, or sell them. Items made from these directions should only be sold if all profits go to charity.