
Kuschel is a very special teddy bear because it’s a
cover for a grain pillow. The inner pillow is heated in the microwave for a few minutes, and the bear then becomes a little comfort companion for stomachaches and muscle tension, or it can be used to pre-warm a child’s crib on cold evenings. Kuschel is designed for 20 x 20 cm grain pillows. But you can also fill it with a small cuddly pillow of this size.

This teddy bear isn’t just cute—it’s also very useful, since it’s crocheted from sponge yarn and can be used as
a dish sponge or bath sponge. It has a slightly rough surface, making it perfect both as a massage sponge and for removing dried-on food residue from dishes. It can be machine-washed at 60° and dries very quickly. That way, bacteria don’t stand a chance.

And here’s a tiny little
teddy bear keychain. You can crochet the cute polar bear Björn using just a few leftover yarn scraps—and if you use brown yarn, you’ll have a brown bear to go with it.