There is nothing more heartwarming than a place dedicated to healing our most beloved friends. Welcome to “The Teddy Bear Hospital,” a mobile clinic designed to patch up torn seams, replace missing button eyes, and refill lost stuffing. This charming caravan features a soothing Cream and Teal exterior, marked clearly with a red cross on the door so patients know where to find help.

Inside, the clinic is bustling with care. Two hospital beds with crisp white linens are occupied by brave little bears recovering from their “injuries”—one with a bandaged leg, another with a patch on his tummy. The center wall features a well-stocked supply shelf holding jars of “Cotton Stuffing” and “Eye Buttons.” The head doctor, a gentle Bunny in a white lab coat and spectacles, stands ready with a stethoscope. This playset is a beautiful tribute to caregiving and comfort, perfect for imaginative play.

To ensure this mobile clinic is sturdy enough to house the patients and furniture, we will use the “3-Layer Sandwich Method” (Yarn – Plastic Canvas – Yarn) for the walls, floor, and door. This construction technique creates rigid, flat panels that mimic the structure of a real vehicle. We will switch between a standard hook for the caravan body and a micro-hook for the intricate medical tools and tiny bears.

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Materials & Tools

• Yarn: Sport or DK weight cotton yarn.

  – Cream/Off-White: Main exterior walls, interior walls, doctor’s coat, mattresses.

  – Teal/Aqua Blue: Bottom exterior stripe, floor, bed frames.

  – Bear Browns & Greys: For the patients (Teddy bears).

  – Bunny Beige: For the Doctor.

  – Red: Red Cross symbol, heart patches.

  – White: Bed sheets, bandages, jars.

  – Black/Grey: Wheels, stethoscope, glasses wire.

• Hooks:

  – 2.5mm (Size C/2): For the caravan shell, floor, and furniture structures.

  – 1.5mm (Steel Hook): CRITICAL for the tiny bears, doctor, and medical accessories.

• Structure: 6-7 sheets of Plastic Canvas (7-mesh stiffness).
• Other: Fiberfill stuffing, craft wire (for glasses and stethoscope), tapestry needle, fabric glue, small pieces of paper/fabric (for jar labels), tiny beads (for eyes).

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR: Magic Ring
• Ch: Chain
• Sc: Single Crochet
• Hdc: Half Double Crochet
• Dc: Double Crochet
• Inc: Increase (2 sc in one st)
• Dec: Decrease (invisible decrease)
• BLO: Back Loop Only
• Sl st: Slip Stitch

Part 1: The Hospital Structure (Sandwich Method)

Use Hook Size: 2.5mm

1. The Clinic Floor

Make 2 identical panels using Teal/Aqua yarn.

1. Row 1: Ch 26. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (25)
2. Row 2-40: Sc across. (Aim for a rectangle approx 4″ x 6.5″).
3. Fasten off Panel 1. Keep yarn attached to Panel 2.

Assembly: Cut plastic canvas to size. Sandwich between the two panels. Sc around the perimeter through both layers to seal.

2. The Exterior Shell (U-Shaped)

This forms the walls and roof. We will use a color change to create the stripe.

Panel A: Exterior (Teal & Cream)

• Start with Teal.
• Row 1: Ch 91 (Length to cover Left Wall + Roof + Right Wall). Sc across. (90)
• Row 2-6: Sc across. (Teal Bottom Stripe).
• Change to Cream.
• Row 7-35: Sc across. (Cream Upper Section).
• Window Cutouts: In the Cream section on the side walls, create large rectangular window openings (Ch 10, Sk 10).
• Fasten off.

Panel B: Interior (Cream)

• Use Cream yarn for the entire piece to keep the hospital bright and sterile. Match dimensions and window gaps of Panel A.
• Optional Texture: To mimic the pegboard look in the photo, you can work a row of (Sc 1, Ch 1, Sk 1) every 4th row on the back wall section, or simply embroider dots later.

Assembly:

• Cut plastic canvas strip (with window holes).
• Sandwich canvas between Panel A and Panel B.
• Join: Sc around the perimeter through both layers. Use Teal for the bottom edge and Cream for the rest.
• Shape: Bend into a U-shape arch. Sew the bottom edges to the Floor Base.

3. The Ambulance Door

Make 2 panels (Sandwich method).

• Size: Ch 12. Sc 25 rows. Use Cream yarn.
• Detail: Embroider or surface crochet a bold Red Cross (+) in the center of the outer panel.
• Hinge: Sew the left edge of the door to the caravan opening.
• Handle: Tiny grey stitch.

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Part 2: The Ward Furniture

Use Hook Size: 2.5mm.

1. Hospital Beds (Make 2)

• Frame: Teal. Ch 14. Sc 4 rows. (Base).

  Legs: Ch 4, Sc back. Make 4 legs per bed.

  Headboard/Footboard: Ch 14. Sc 3 rows. Sew to ends of the base.

• Mattress: White. Ch 14. Sc 12 rows. Stuff lightly or use a foam insert. Glue to the frame.
• Sheet: White. Crochet a rectangle slightly wider than the mattress. Fold the top edge down neatly. Sew in place.
• Pillow: White. Ch 6, Sc 4 rows. Fold, sew, and stuff.
• Chart Holder: Grey. Tiny rectangle sewn to the foot of the bed.

2. Central Supply Shelf

• Cabinet: Beige/Tan. Ch 10. Sc 15 rows. Fold into a tall box shape (stuff firmly or use cardboard core).
• Shelves: Crochet small flat rectangles and sew them horizontally inside the box shape to create 3 tiers.
• Placement: Glue this unit to the center of the back wall.

Part 3: The Medical Staff & Patients

IMPORTANT: Switch to 1.5mm Hook for these characters.

1. Doctor Bunny

• Head: Beige. MR 6 sc, Inc to 12, (1, Inc) to 18. Sc 4 rounds. Dec to close.
• Ears: Beige. Ch 8. Hdc back. Make 2 long ears. Sew to head.
• Body: Teal (Shirt). MR 6 sc, Inc to 12. Sc 3 rounds. Change to White (Lab Coat bottom). Sc 2 rounds.
• Lab Coat: White. Crochet separate sleeves (Ch 5 tubes) and sew to shoulders.
• Glasses: Twist thin silver wire into two circles and a bridge. Glue to face.
• Stethoscope: Black thread. Loop around neck, ends glued to chest.

2. Patient Bears (Make 3)

Colors: Dark Brown, Golden Brown, Grey.

• Head: MR 6 sc, Inc to 12, (1, Inc) to 18. Sc 3 rounds. Dec to close.

  Muzzle: Tan. MR 4 sc. Sew to face.

  Ears: MR 5 sc semi-circles.

• Body: MR 6 sc, Inc to 12, (1, Inc) to 18. Sc 5 rounds. Dec to close.
• Limbs: MR 5 sc, Sc 4 rounds. Make 4.
• Injuries (The Cute Part):

  – Bandaged Arm: Wrap White yarn tightly around one arm.

  – Cast: Crochet a slightly larger White tube over one leg.

  – Patches: Embroider small squares or “X” stitches on their tummies or heads to look like sewn repairs.

Part 4: Medical Accessories (Maximalism)

Use Hook Size: 1.5mm.

1. Supply Jars

• Jar: Clear/White yarn or use a clear bead. MR 4 sc, BLO Sc around, Sc 3 rounds.
• Lid: Grey/Silver. MR 4 sc.
• Contents:

  – Cotton Stuffing Jar: Fill with white fluff. Label “Cotton Stuffing”.

  – Eye Buttons Jar: Fill with tiny black beads. Label “Eye Buttons”.

2. Yarn Balls

• Make tiny balls of Pink and Blue yarn. Stick a tiny needle (wire) through one.

3. Wall Instruments

• Scissors: Silver thread. Ch 4 loops. Stiffen with glue. Hang on wall.
• Clipboard: Brown rectangle with a white paper square glued on. Hang on wall.

4. Syringe

• Tube: Clear/White. Ch 3 tube.
• Plunger: Pink yarn (medicine). Ch 2. Insert into tube.

Final Assembly

1. Structural Check: Ensure the U-shaped shell is sturdy. The Teal stripe should align perfectly around the bottom.
2. Ward Setup:
   • Glue the Supply Shelf in the center of the back wall.
   • Position the two Hospital Beds on either side of the shelf.
   • Place the Patient Bears into the beds. Tuck them in under the sheets.
   • Fill the shelves with the Jars and Yarn Balls.
3. Exterior Touches:
   • Attach the Black wheels.
   • Sew the “Red Cross” Door to the side.
   • Position Doctor Bunny standing between the beds, checking on the patients.

Congratulations! The “Teddy Bear Hospital” is open for business. This adorable playset is ready to mend hearts and toys alike.