The Knitted Teddy Bear: Knit an Heirloom Bear of Your Own

The Knitted Teddy Bear: Knit an Heirloom Bear of Your Own

by SandraPolley (Author)

Synopsis

This book is for teddy bear lovers and keen knitters alike of all ages. Knitting small toys is an absorbing and addictive hobby and homemade teddies have a special charm all of their own. The Knitted Teddy Bear has patterns to knit 12 gorgeous, fully jointed teddy bears, ranging in height from 16 to just 4 inches. There are traditional style heirloom bears; for children there are bears with their own wardrobe of clothes; and tiny teds for the miniature bear enthusiast. Only basic knitting skills and materials are needed and many of the projects can be quickly knitted up from oddments of double knitting and 4-ply yarn. The instructions are easy to follow and there are clear diagrams showing how to sew up, thread joint, and create the perfect Bruin. A workshop and ideas section shows you how to use the basic patterns to create many other variations, including old attic bears, character teddies and mascots.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 96
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Collins & Brown
Published: 28 Aug 2004

ISBN 10: 1843401134
ISBN 13: 9781843401131
Book Overview: This volume has patterns to knit 12 fully-jointed teddy bears, ranging in height from 16 to just four inches. Only basic knitting skills and materials are needed. The instructions are easy to follow and there are clear diagrams showing how to sew up, thread joints and create the perfect Bruin.

Author Bio
Sandra Polley has had many years' experience with crafts, especially knitting and soft toy-making. She has a particular interest in making and collecting miniature teddy bears. She started to design her traditionally styled knitted bears about 2 years ago and now runs a successful small business selling her knitting patterns and kits worldwide. Her teddy bear patterns have recently been featured in the UK's Woman's Weekly magazine. Sandra lives in Leicestershire, UK.