Join Sandra Polley and learn to knit your own classic bear! From miniature teddies to teddies reminiscent of collector's items of the 1940s and 50s, Knitted Teddies has patterns to knit more than fifteen gorgeous bears, ranging in style and size. With options for serious teddy afficionados; for bears with their own wardrobe of clothes; and even fully jointed bears. With easy-to-follow instructions and clear diagrams showing how to sew up, thread-joint, and create the perfect gift or heirloom, this is the perfect book for the experienced knitter or a keen beginner. Dress your bear in style with wardrobes including jackets, vests, cardigans, dresses, dungarees, scarves and hats. Learn how to build on the patterns given to create many other variations, including 'old' bears that have been loved and left in the attic, character teddies and mascots. Making an heirloom for your loved ones to cherish for years to come has never been so easy!

Create your very own teddy bears picnic with 15 fun and varied teddy bears to knit, each wearing knitted clothing and accessories. A pretty princess polar bear, a cool panda in surfer shorts, a grizzly in a granddad waistcoat are just some of the themes you'll find. Of course, you don't have to make the outfit your chosen bear is wearing - you can mix and match as you like, or even create an entire wardrobe of clothes for your bear! Using colourful yarns as well as the more traditional browns and neutrals, there are sure to be plenty of favourites to choose from. With easy-to-follow knitting patterns, plus fully comprehensive Tools, Materials and Techniques sections, these cuddly teddies will be a delight for the knitter to make and are sure to become treasured keepsakes.

Almost everyone has fond memories of a first teddy bear, their childhood friend and confidant. In this book, discover how to knit detailed teddy bears along with cute accessories to dress them in.

Presents easy-to-follow patterns, step-by-step instructions, and sizing and customization guidelines for twenty-five entertaining projects for knitters to create stylish fashions for every child's stuffed animals and dolls, ranging from casual picnic attire, to clothing for dress-up occasions, to bedtime pajamas and bathrobe.

The Best-Dressed Knitted Bears 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 Best-Dressed Knitted Bears boasts 6 gorgeous knitted teddy bears, ranging in height from 8–16 inches. In addition, there are a total of 18 differently themed classic and contemporary costumes. Only basic knitting skills and materials are needed and many of the projects can be knitted up from oddments of yarn. The instructions are easy to follow and there are clear diagrams showing how to sew up, thread joints, and create the perfect Bruin. From ‘Tooth Fairy Bear’ and ‘Graduation Bear’ to ‘Newborn Baby Bear’, there's a collection of special occasion projects which make perfect heirloom treasures. Word count: 25,000

It is fun to knit teddy bears and comforting to think that the bear can become a beloved friend for the child who receives it. In this book, you'll find easy-to-follow instructions for knitting teddy bears that are constructed somewhat differently than usual. The patterns for the garments are basic templates you can easily adapt to create your own styles. Most of the bear outfits are very easy to knit. All the measurements in the patterns are given in stitches and rows, instead of gauge and inches/centimeters. That frees you to choose the yarns you want to knit with.

Beginning knitters and advanced knitters alike will find 10 bears to handcraft from detailed patterns, plus 15 accessory patterns to knit for the bears, including a hat, scarf, cardigan, and more. Also includes tips on core techniques for assembling and finishing each bear.