My Tear Buddy journey began in February 2014. I had recently been diagnosed with eye cancer. While sitting in the waiting room, I heard the cries of a small child receiving dilation drops. I thought about what it would be like as a child experiencing all of the tests. It would be terrifying! Suddenly I imagined the washcloth I was knitting turning into a bunny. Thus, the Tear Buddies were born.
The Tear Buddies can comfort a child, wipe tears away and are easy to clean. At this time, over 500 Tear Buddies have been created and given to children visiting the Ocular Oncology Group at Wills Eye in Philadelphia.

A portion of the proceeds from each pattern is donated to the Eye Cancer Research Foundation. If you would like to donate Tear Buddies, see the information at the end of the pattern.

This pattern has been test knit for accuracy. Please let me know if you encounter any issues along the way. Thank you.

Yarn: 100% cotton worsted weight. I use variegated and solid or 2 colors to give the Tear Buddy interest. 2 balls should make 2 Tear Buddies.
Needles: US 7 and US 5 (or US 6 and US 8)
Gauge: not necessary