New knitting book:                              Knitting Teddy Bears with clothes

Knitted Teddy bears - Dressed with Handknits Tone Takle,
Books by Tone Takle 2010
ISBN 978-1450598965

This is a book for knitters who want to knit teddy bears for children, and who want an easy and fun knitting challenge off the beaten track.

The knitted bears in this book are made of 100% natural materials, are safe to play with, and are ecofriendly alternatives to many of the toys available in stores.

A knitted bear can become a dear friend to both boys and girls. Giving away a handmade toy to a child is a pleasure of its own, and these kind of gift is often extra appreciated by the recipient.

All measurements in the patterns are given in stitches and rows instead of the mesh density and centimeters. It gives great freedom in choice of the yarn. The size of the bear will vary by the size of yarn and the needles used.

Knit a bear, head and body separately first. Felt it in the washer, fill with wool, and sew it together. Find the right size for the clothes by measuring the finished teddy; small, medium or large.

Most of the clothes for the bears are easy to knit. Dresses, sweaters, long and short pants can be combined in many ways, and varied by choice of color and yarn. For several of the projects only 20-30 grams of yarn is needed, so knitting clothes for the bears can make use of even the smallest scraps of yarn.

If you are interested in purchasing this book, you can do so here...