Double knitting wool in four different colours plus black for the face. The head and paws should preferably be a brown or fawn colour. The scarf should be brightly coloured.
Stuffing – please only stuff your teddy with polyester or another healthy padding. Foam rubber is NOT recommended.

1. Donations must be hand-knitted and meet the pattern specifications provided.
2. Teddies must not include buttons, zips or anything else which could be accidentally or forcibly removed.
3. Seams must be securely fastened. Should access be gained to any fibrous filling material within the teddy through a seam, this may present a choking risk if swallowed. Seams should be tension-tested to ensure they are as secure as possible.

Even one teddy can help. You can find the knitting pattern here. The pattern is simple and easy to follow, and only needs a little wool – those leftover pieces you have lying around at home will be perfect! Make sure you follow the pattern as there are certain regulations we need to meet for safety reasons.

“Police Scotland are welcoming donations of knitted teddy bears to be given to children who have been involved in an incident that has led to Police involvement. We are currently working with local police to introduce this in the Stonehaven area (and other police stations often happily accept them, like Queen street station in Aberdeen). Teddies will be taken along in patrol cars and given to young children by police officers at the time of the incident.

Our aim is to provide children with a little source of comfort at a traumatic or upsetting time – sometimes a hug and a smiley face can make all the difference!“