Just the thing for a quick rainy day project or to occupy your fingers whilst your mind is watching the kids at the beach! This would be a great introduction to sewing for children

A quick and easy pattern to make a sweet little hug-in-your hand bear. Make one for yourself or gift them to someone who could do with a small support bear. 

You could fill with lavender or scented beads, add a hanging ribbon - even knit them a little scarf!

You will need some scraps of fur or fleece, a little filling, small beads for eyes and/or embroidery thread for the features,  and a basic sewing kit