20 to Knit: Dressed-up Bears

Val Pierce's passion for knitting began when her father taught her to knit at the age of five. Having worked for many major yarn companies and various well-known designers, she decided it was time to branch out and begin making her own designs, and they now appear 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, UK.Visit her website at www.crossedneedles.co.uk.

• Introduction 4Making a basic bear 6Baker Bear 8Butcher Bear 10Firefighter Bear 12Soldier Bear 14Sailor Bear 16Construction Bear 18Waitress Bear 20Conductor Bear 22Teacher Bear 24Fisherman Bear 26Marathon Runner Bear 28Nurse Bear 30Gardener Bear 32Astronaut Bear 34Backpacker Bear 36American Footballer Bear 38Judo Bear 40Cabin Steward Bear 42Policeman Bear 44Biker Bear 46Chart and acknowledgements 48

These delightful bears come with easy-to make outfits. All of the projects have a clear, easy-to-follow pattern and fun photos. There are also basic techniques including making up, stuffing and simple surface stitching.