one of my earliest childhood memories is of a sweet woolly pink teddy, my uncle Gerald gave me when i was born. this teddy was my favourite of all soft toys that i had during my childhood. i also loved the fact that this teddy had shiny blue button eyes and a black nose.
so with this nice memory in mind, i set about trying to find a pattern online but had little luck. in a op-shopping trip, i was fortunate to come across a rather yellowed, 1965 womens weekly magazine for childrens knitted toys, and wal-ahh!... there was my teddy pattern.
i used a 100% wool yarn in natural tones. i wanted teddy to be simple and understated and not your typical baby boy blue. as you can see i opted for a button nose and used a simple cross for eyes. there are also little hints of red with the cotton thread used in the attaching of the buttoned nose and a tiny red scarf, just to keep him warm. teddy now sits (or lays down) in my boys cot, awaiting the day he can rome around the house dangling of the end of my boys fingers.
