Val Pierce - 20 to Make: Knitted Bears
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Knit 20 little bears, each 20cm (8in) high, and dress them up in a wonderful range of colourful outfits that will delight both adults and children. 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 which are easy enough for even novice knitters to follow. There are then 20 unique designs, including a hiking bear complete with boots and a backpack, a beach-loving bikini bear, a sweet honey bee bear, and a pretty pink ballet dancer, each with its own knitted outfit and accessories. 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 the reader creating characters of their own that they can personalise to suit a particular person or occasion.
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Val Pierces passion for knitting began when her father taught her to knit at the age of five. Later in life she began home knitting for yarn manufacturers, and since then she has made a huge range of items, from evening dresses to teddy bears! She later began designing items of her own, and before long Vals designs were appearing 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. 
First published in Great Britain 2010 Search Press LimitedWellwood, North Farm Road,
Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 3DR Text copyright Val Pierce 2010
www.crossedneedles.co.uk Photographs by Debbie Patterson at Search Press Photographic Studio Photographs and design copyright Search Press Ltd 2010 All rights reserved. No part of this book, text, photographs or illustrations may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means by print, photoprint, microfilm, microfiche, photocopier, internet or in any way known or as yet unknown, or stored in a retrieval system, without written permission obtained beforehand from Search Press.
Print ISBN: 978-1-84448-482-9 EPUB ISBN: 978-1-78126-018-0 Kindle ISBN: 978-1-78126-073-9 PDF ISBN: 978-1-78126-127-9 The Publishers and author can accept no responsibility for any consequences arising from the information, advice or instructions given in this publication. Readers are permitted to reproduce any of the items in this book for their personal use, or for the purposes of selling for charity, free of charge and without the prior permission of the Publishers. Any use of the items for commercial purposes is not permitted without the prior permission of the Publishers. Suppliers If you have difficulty in obtaining any of the materials and equipment mentioned in this book, then please visit the Search Press website for details of suppliers:
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| Dedication To my late mum, Lorna, who taught me all my crafting skills. Her inspiration will always be with me. |
| Abbreviations: alt: alternate rem: remaining beg: beginning cm: centimetres sl: slip stitch skpo: slip one, knit one, pass slipped stitch over dec: decrease st(s): stitch(es) tog: together inc: increase WS: wrong side K: knit RS: right side P: purl yfwd: yarn forward over needle to make a hole yrn: yarn around needle psso: pass slipped stitch over GS: garter stitch (knit every row) SS: stocking stitch (one row knit, one row purl) UK and US terminology: | ||
| UK cast off moss stitch stocking stitch yarn forward | US bind off seed stitch stockinette stitch yarn over | |
| Needle conversion chart | ||
| Metric 3.25mm 4.00mm | US | Old UK |
ContentsIn this book I have created a set of charming little characters for you to knit. Each one has its own special outfit, right down to its tiny shoes. The bears measure just 20cm (8in) tall and and are knitted in simple garter stitch, taking just a few hours to make. You will only need small amounts of yarn to knit both the bears and the variety of clothes I have designed. Use up all the leftover yarns in your stash, and either follow my colour choices or use your imagination and make up your own. Whatever you decide to do, I am sure that you will be thrilled with the outcome.
Happy knitting to you all, and remember: Your teddy bears a treasure, a comfort to behold. Hell love you when youre tiny, as well as when youre old. Hes always there to listen, to lend a furry ear. No matter how you treat him, Hell always hold you dear. Dont throw him in the corner, or leave him on the mat, always take him with you, hell be very pleased with that! 
Bear: Materials 1 ball double knitting yarn Small quantity of soft textured, high quality safety stuffing 2 x 6mm round black beads for eyes Black embroidery thread or floss for features Sewing needles Stitch holder Needles 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10; US 3) knitting needles Instructions Work entirely in GS, unless otherwise stated. Head Cast on 30 sts. Rows 14: GS. Row 5: K2, skpo, knit to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1. Rows 67: GS. Continue to dec in this way on every third row until 8 sts rem. Next row: K2, skpo, K2tog, K2. Next row: K2, skpo, K2.
Next row: K1, sl1, K2tog, psso, K1. Next row: K3tog. Fasten off. Body and legs (make two pieces the same) Cast on 12 sts. Rows 12: GS. Rows 38: inc 1 st at each end of rows 3, 5 and 7 [18 sts].
Rows 833: knit. Row 34: divide for legs. K8, cast-off 2, knit to end [8 sts]. Proceed on these 8 sts for first leg. Rows 3552: knit. Row 53: K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, K2tog.
Row 54: cast off. Return to stitches left on needle, rejoin yarn and complete to match first leg. Arms (make two) Cast on 6 sts. Row 1: knit. Row 2: knit twice into each st to end [12 sts]. Rows 36: knit.
Row 7: inc 1 st at each end of row [14 sts]. Rows 827: knit. Rows 2830: dec 1 st at each end of rows 28 and 30 [10 sts]. Row 31: K2, (K2tog) 3 times, K2 [7 sts]. Row 32: knit. Cast off (this is the top of the arm).
Making up 1. Make up the head by folding the three corners of the triangle into the centre; the fold lines are shown in the top diagram opposite. Sew the two side seams either side of the nose, and across the corner lines to form the ears, as shown in the lower diagram. 2. Sew a little way along the neck seam, just down from the nose. Stuff the head firmly to give it a good shape.
Stitch on the nose and mouth with black thread, and sew on the eyes. 3. Stitch the back and front body pieces together using a flat seam on the right side of the work. Leave the neck edge open for stuffing. Stuff firmly and then close the neck opening. 
Shoes (make two): Using an appropriate colour and 3.25mm (UK 10; US 3) needles, cast on 14 sts. Shoes (make two): Using an appropriate colour and 3.25mm (UK 10; US 3) needles, cast on 14 sts.
Next row: knit. Next row: inc in each st across row [28 sts]. Work 5 rows GS. Next row: K2tog, K8, (K2tog) 4 times, K8, K2tog. Next row: K9, (K2tog) twice, K9. Cast off. Cast off.
Stitch the seam along the base and back of the shoe. Put a tiny amount of stuffing inside the shoe, place the base of the leg inside the shoe and stitch it in place. Add embellishments. 
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