The Best-Dressed Knitted Bear: Dozens of Patterns for Teddy Bears, Bear Costumes, and Accessories [Paperback]

Emma King (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 5, 2009

What could be cuter than a hand-knitted bear? One with a complete—and completely adorable—hand-knitted wardrobe!

The Best-Dressed Knitted Bear provides knitters with patterns for six different varieties of teddy bear, and then demonstrates how to mix up yarn types and color choices to completely personalize each one.

But where would a teddy bear be without a snuggly sweater ... or pirate outfit? These 18 adorable ensembles take teddy from a day at the beach (Hula Bear) to a jungle adventure (Safari Bear). With so many special characters to create, you’ll love knitting these thoughtful gifts as much as the children in your life will cherish their cuddly new friends.

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About the Author

EMMA KING is a knitwear designer with a passion for color and texture. She is a design consultant for Rowan Yarns, and is the author of several knitting books.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Potter Craft (May 5, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0307453820
• ISBN-13: 978-0307453822
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 0.4 x 8.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,069,430 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cute bears and patterns, December 1, 2009

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Megan M (Florida) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Best-Dressed Knitted Bear: Dozens of Patterns for Teddy Bears, Bear Costumes, and Accessories (Paperback)

Very cute bears and bear clothing. There are three sizes of bears and clothing to knit for them. The patterns are written for knitting on straight needles. Many could be easily knit in the round to avoid all the seams. Also, the clothing patterns are written only for one size bear. You must adapt them yourself if for instance you want the ballerina costume for the large bear.
My daughters will be getting these bears under the Christmas tree this year.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, August 21, 2009

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A. Baker "The Happy Knitter" (Pittsburgh) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Best-Dressed Knitted Bear: Dozens of Patterns for Teddy Bears, Bear Costumes, and Accessories (Paperback)

Very clear instructions. I thought the bears were larger than they actually were, but I just used a larger needle which gave me a larger gauge and was very pleased with the outcome.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great knitting book, March 30, 2011

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This review is from: The Best-Dressed Knitted Bear: Dozens of Patterns for Teddy Bears, Bear Costumes, and Accessories (Paperback)

Love this book for the ideas and fun knitting.
There are a few mistakes in the book, so I would suggest a new knitter be careful.
The bears are darling. I have made 3 bears, given them to my granddaughters, and daughter in law,
and they are cute. It is fun to use the patterns and make clothes you like. I made the cheerleader in the
Kansas Chief's colors and it worked out well.
Have fun