This year, many of our friends and close family welcomed new babies (including us!). This new wave of little ones made me nostalgic of my old stuffed animal, and it inspired me to create Banjo and Benedict with their soft round tummies and puffy sleeves. I find they are also just the right size to cuddle!

Finished size: approx. 24 cm/9.5 inches for Banjo and 18 cm/7 inches for Benedict

Materials

• DK or 8ply yarn grey, light blue and dark blue (Banjo) or brown, light green and dark green (Benedict)
• 3.75mm (F) crochet hook
• Stitch marker, tapestry needle and scissors
• Polyfill
• 2x 8mm safety eyes (not meant for children under 3 y.o.) • Embroidery thread for the face details

To share your creations, tag @emmacraftsdesign on Instagram and #banjothebunny or #benedictthebear