Whether you’re knitting a special gift for a child, a keepsake, or a soft companion for your shelf, this knit teddy bear pattern delivers a sweet, sturdy bear with just the right amount of personality ...

LEESBURG — Six boys, along with their teacher and teacher’s assistant, recently rolled up their sleeves to make 250 teddy bears, putting in 19 days and about 35 hours in all, for needy children ...