Knitted Bears

by Val Pierce

Overview

All the bears in the book are based on the same, simple knitted bear, instructions for which are provided at the beginning of the book and which are easy enough for even novice knitters to follow. There are then 20 unique designs, including a hiking bear complete with boots and a backpack, a beach-loving bikini bear, a sweet honey bee bear, and a pretty pink ballet dancer, each with its own knitted outfit and accessories. Every bear has its own special character, and the reader is bound to find at least one they just have to knit. Suitable for adults as well as children, they make ideal gifts, and of course there is nothing to stop the reader creating characters of their own that they can personalise to suit a particular person or occasion.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781844484829
Publisher:	Search Press
Publication date:	03/02/2010
Series:	Twenty to Make Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.20(d)

About the Author

Val Pierce's passion for knitting began when her father taught her to knit at the age of five. Later in life she began home knitting for yarn manufacturers, and since then she has made a huge range of items, from evening dresses to teddy bears. She later began designing items of her own, and before long Val's designs were appearing regularly in national knitting and crochet magazines. She also teaches knitting, as well as a range of other needlecrafts, to both adults and children. Val lives and works in Shropshire. www.crossedneedles.co.uk

Table of Contents

Introduction
Basic patterns
Katy Strawberry Bear
Bouncing Baby Bear
Peter Pumpkin Bear
Freddy Football Bear
Toby Toddler Bear
Billy Bridegroom Bear
Grace Bride Bear
Pippa Dolly Bear
Holly Christmas Bear
Dainty Dancing Bear
Barney College Bear
Sweet Honey Bee Bear
Olivia Sweetheart Bear
Emily Knitting Bear
Sophie Bikini Bear
Poppy Panda Bear
Hector Hiking Bear
Lucky Ladybird Bear
Pretty Party Bear
Belinda Bouquet Bear

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Val Pierce has created a fab collection of 20 knitted bears in beautiful costumes which are perfect for all sorts of occasions."  —Simply Knitting

"These bears make great gifts for adults and children, and the book will make a lovely gift for someone who wants to try knitting bears for the first time."  —Knit Today

"The bears are suitable for adults as well as children. They make ideal gifts and there's nothing to stop you creating characters of your own."  —Machine Knitting Monthly

Editorial Reviews

"Val Pierce has created a fab collection of 20 knitted bears in beautiful costumes which are perfect for all sorts of occasions."  —Simply Knitting

"These bears make great gifts for adults and children, and the book will make a lovely gift for someone who wants to try knitting bears for the first time."  —Knit Today

"The bears are suitable for adults as well as children. They make ideal gifts and there's nothing to stop you creating characters of your own."  —Machine Knitting Monthly

From the Publisher