Finnegan 28cm Steiff-Schulte Mohair 5-Way Jointed Bear Pattern

Finnegan was created in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day and certainly had the “luck o’ the Irish” with him when he sniffed out a rare 4-leaved shamrock! You can make Finnegan from this kit and ensure his continued good luck by making and hanging a hand-crafted ultrasuede shamrock around his neck. He is a 5-way jointed bear, created from a long, sparse pile Steiff-Schulte mohair which contrasts well with his plucked snout, claws and footpads. The eye backing detail and stitched claws on his paws and footpads add additional interest.

Designed by Eunice Beaton

Size

Skill Level

Basic sewing and bearmaking experience required for hand stitching.

Edward requires the following if you wish to make him:

Fabric

• Long sparse (teddy colour or similar) pile Steiff-Schulte Mohair - sized 50 cm x 35 cm.
• Two long strips of Ultrasuede for his neck trim ties.
• A piece of Ultrasuede approximately 4 cm square for the shamrock.
• Cream and green scraps of Ultrasuede for the eye backing detail.

Eyes

Joints

• 4 x size 25 mm joint discs for the arms to body connection.
• 6 x size 30 mm joint discs for the legs & head to body connection.

Hardware

• 4 x Slot-head screws, 4 x Lock-nuts and 8 x Washers for limb connections.
• 1 x Cotter pin and 2 x washers for head and body connection.

Thread

• 2 metres #5 Black Perle embroidery thread to embroider his nose, mouth and claws.

Notes

• Hollofibre filling is not included in the kit.
• The same mohair is used for Finnegan's paws and footpads. Use the reverse of the mohair, or trim the pile or pluck it for a smooth effect.
• Optionally use glass beads/plastic pellets to add weight.
• Finnegan is a collectable bear and not suitable for young children due to small parts.