Big Brother and Little Sister are a teddy bear duo for playtime or cuddles. There truly is no better gift than a homemade teddy bear that children will cherish as they grow up.

The knitting pattern designed by Amanda Berry @fluffandfuzz using acrylic DK yarns, and knitted flat on single pointed needles.

RECOMMENDED YARN
Deramores Studio Baby Soft DK
Double knitting/light worsted weight
100% acrylic
One 100g skein in each of Sand (70124), Ice Cream (70102), Waves (70120), Lollipop (70129) and Pebble (70125)

NEEDLES
A pair of 3mm straight single pointed knitting needles

NOTIONS
Toy filling
A darning or tapestry needle for seaming
Two 6mm beads per bear for eyes
A stitch holder
Four 8mm buttons per bear for the outfits
1 metre of grey and black embroidery floss to embroider the noses
A 25cm length of 3mm elastic for the skirt

SIZES
One Size: Each bear is 26cm tall when standing

TECHNIQUES
Work flat on single pointed needles (not in the round).
Other techniques include casting on and off, knits and purls, increases and decreases, knit stripes, and seaming to finish.