Twenty To Make: Knitted Bears (Val Pierce)

This pocket-sized book of delight has everything you need to whip up 20 different, fun, knitted teddy bears. 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 are easy enough for even novice knitters to follow. The basic bear is further customised with 20 unique designs, each with its own knitted outfit and accessories, including a hiking bear complete with boots and a backpack, a beach-loving bikini bear, a sweet honey bee bear, a pretty pink ballet dancer, a bride and groom bear, a pumpkin-costume wearing Halloween bear, a Christmas bear, a football bear, and even a knitting bear. 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 you creating characters of your own that you can personalise to suit a particular person or occasion.

About Val Pierce and Twenty to Make

Val Pierce is a prolific designer of both knit and crochet pieces, with a long history of designing toys, blankets, wreaths, wall hangings, and baby clothes. Her work has been published in many different books and magazines, and she has at least eight Twenty to Make books to her name.

For over ten years, the Twenty to Make series have been portable pocket-sized books of inspiration for crafters of all types. Each book features 20 projects to make with detailed step by step instructions and illustrations.