:: Teddies for tragedies

Posted by Joelle on February 21, 2008

Here’s a rather heartwarming craft project for anyone with a few ends of wool who wants to put their needles to good use. Teddies for Tragedies is a site offering a simple pattern for a knitted or crocheted bear, destined to travel with a charity or aid worker to a child in need of a teddy. Some have travelled to refugee camps, some to hospitals, some to areas damaged by natural disasters. They are rather sweet don’t you think?

Three ways to help:
- make some teddies! The patterns are here, which look simple enough. Make sure to follow the checklist to ensure they meet safety rules.
- help the teddies to travel. If you know any charities, volunteers or aid workers who could deliver some where they are needed, let them know about the scheme
- help promote the teddies on your blog or amongst your crafty friends.

Thanks to my lovely Mum for telling me about these. Hello Ma!

Categories: adventure, craft
Tags: children, craft, crochet, knitting, teddies

3 Responses to “Teddies for tragedies”

1. Emily says:
   February 22nd, 2008 at 8:49 am

   Wow, what a great idea! I shall definitely try my hand at some of these, and will repost on my blog too, to spread the word! :)

2. Kayla says:
   February 22nd, 2008 at 9:05 am

   What a great organization and site. Thanks for posting about this- I will pass it on to all of the crafters I know!

3. Joelle says:
   February 22nd, 2008 at 10:52 am

   Great stuff, thanks for passing in on ladies!

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