How to: Turn a toddler sweater into a Recovery Buddie.

Want to help the RBP by making a Recovery Buddie, but do not know how to knit or crochet? We have news for you! Check this out! How to make a Recovery Buddie out of a toddler sweater! http://dft.ba/-Toddlersweatert​obuddie .

Thank you so much Diane Smith for helping us with the tutorial!

(Want to make one out of an adult sweater? There is a tutorial coming for that too!)

Iris

Iris, a photo by surreptitious_kat on Flickr.

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Iris doesn’t mind rainy days (“because that’s how we get rainbows”), always looks for the silver lining (and her friends say she usually finds it!).

Clare

Clare, a photo by surreptitious_kat on Flickr.

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This is Clare. She is very shy at first but will open up to you when she gets to know you more. She loves Pink and all things Pink including the singer. She is very good at keeping secrets and will never tell anyone once you have confided if her. She is very playfull and loves to sit on your lap.

Annie

Annie, a photo by surreptitious_kat on Flickr.

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Annie found herself alone and incomplete. Then she was discovered, loved and completed so she could fulfill her mission of comforting someone else who felt alone and isolated.

Cal

Cal, a photo by surreptitious_kat on Flickr.

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He is very friendly and loves sport of all sort. Playing and watching. He is a good french speaker and would love to visit France one day for the good food and the lovely culture.

He want to be a Vet when he grows up.

erik “the red”

erik “the red”, a photo by surreptitious_kat on Flickr.

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Meet Erik! He is a quiet, gentle giant, and a bit shy in a crowd, but his warm heart comes through when talking with people one on one.

Mark

Mark, a photo by surreptitious_kat on Flickr.

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Mark’s a cool guy. He loves old movies (especially w/Cary Grant). He’s a snappy dresser and particularly happy with his striped socks and bow tie (cuz bow ties are cool!).
:)

Curly

Curly, a photo by surreptitious_kat on Flickr.

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Hey there! My name is Henry, but I prefer to go by Curly.

I love slapstick humor and the three stooges, but I am an amazingly good listener.

Betty

Betty, a photo by surreptitious_kat on Flickr.

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Betty is excited to meet her new friend. She enjoys a good book and has her own special style.

Mimi

Mimi, a photo by surreptitious_kat on Flickr.

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Mimi works in a library, and knows how to find answers to people’s questions
Mimi loves bright-colored shoes, reggae music, and tiaras.

Lily

Lily, a photo by surreptitious_kat on Flickr.

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I'd like you to meet Lily!

Lily is a very thoughtful friend, who is always willing to lend a hand matter what. She loves fresh air and being outside. One of her favorite hobbies is playing the piano.
Lily likes that she doesn't really match because that makes her unique and special.
Lily enjoys dogs, because sometimes she gets a ride around the house!
He favorite food is a grape Popsicle, especially on a hot day.
Lily loves to give and get hugs, and promises to always be around when she is needed.

Matilda

Matilda, a photo by surreptitious_kat on Flickr.

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Meet Matilda!
Matilda's favorite season is summer, because she loves to swim and go to the beach!
She enjoys a good game of Scrabble, and often tries to spell out silly made-up words to make the game more fun.
She also likes to color and thinks going outside the lines makes the pictures even more beautiful.
Her name means "strong in battle". She will never let you down, and will help you get through the tough times.
Matilda is a very loyal friend, and will always be there no matter what.

Karinal Katie

Karinal Katie, a photo by surreptitious_kat on Flickr.

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I'm Katie!

I hail from Kenai, Alaska where the Kardinal high school teams rule! My maker's daughters and grandkids say it best - we bleed red in Kenai town! Our colors are red and black and so I come to you in like shades.

My heart reaches out to yours :).

Goofy Gene

Goofy Gene, a photo by surreptitious_kat on Flickr.

I'm Gene!

I love to make people smile, and sometimes I have to stick my tongue out at them to get a smile in return. It's a terrible habit - but it made you smile, right?

I come to you with a smile, a hug, and a heart.

Purple Passion

Purple Passion, a photo by surreptitious_kat on Flickr.

My creator is a lover of many things purple. Her moniker is a purple moose and I almost ended up with antlers! Instead she gave me a pink heart on my behind - She's an eclectic spirit like that.
She send love from Alaska to you!

Big Red

IMG_6401, a photo by surreptitious_kat on Flickr.

I'm Big Red!

Small in statue, but mighty in heart - Big Red is a companion who will be there for you whenever you need someone to listen and keep secrets

Everyone needs a friend like Big Red to love and care.