
Kuschel, the warming bear, makes a wonderful gift for a new baby, because he is a little “tummy-ache-go-away animal”! Kuschel is a cushion cover for a grain pillow. You can put it in the microwave for a few minutes, and then it provides a pleasant, dry warmth. That helps with tummy aches, tension, or when you come home after a walk in the cold. Kuschel can also warm up a child’s little bed on cold winter nights and can then help as a cuddly toy when falling asleep.
To make him nice and cuddly, I crocheted the head and paws with plush yarn. It’s very easy if you crochet along with a thin cotton yarn as an additional strand. The body (the actual cushion cover) is then made with cotton yarn.
Here’s the crochet pattern for Kuschel the warming bear!

And here is a little teddy bear that you can use as a keychain: Björn the polar bear is quickly crocheted from just a few bits of leftover yarn. He is about 9 cm tall and is very popular with children as a bag charm.
Here you’ll find the crochet pattern for Björn the polar bear!