I love Bears of all kinds. Paddington is a favourite. My husband calls me Paddington often - due to my belongings being in one suitcase - along with me, when I moved here from the UK ( the rest of my things arrived at a later date) - that and the fact I love marmalade sandwiches and marmite even more so (those of you who are in the know regarding Paddington will know that the marmalade sandwiches are now replaced by marmite ones :D )
I made this little guy for my lovely friend here in The Netherlands as a thank you gift for buying me a wonderful set of crochet hooks and to cheer her up as she is having a bad time of it lately with her health.
The teddy was knitted from a free pattern I found online - there are many that people have kindly submitted. The clothes I designed myself. I crocheted the hat and made the wellington boots from felt. The duffle coat I made from blue felt and I added a hood on the back. The toggles were wooden beads and the leather look accents I made from an old belt - and of course Paddington would not be Paddington without the luggage label tied around his neck with string.
I am really pleased with the way he turned out and my friend loves him.
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