Sandra Polley has created a variety of knitted bears and toys in two books titled The Knitted Teddy, and The Knitted Teddy Bear, which I now own. I was fortunate to get a Barnes & Noble Gift Card from Mike's sister, Heather. It went to fantastic use. These bears are easy and Sandra is a genius. I highly recommend both books if you are an avid knitter or need a quick project or gift. I am a HUGE fan and so are family and friends already borrowing my copy. (laughs) If anyone on your birthday, christmas, or holiday list knits - don't say I didn't give you a great idea!KNITTERSREVIEW.COM REVIEW:
I was feeling stressed and grumpy the day this book arrived. But within just a few minutes of opening the package, my cloud had lifted. Since then, every time I look through this book, I can't help but smile.The Knitted Teddy BearThe book lives up to its title, with 12 different patterns of knitted teddy bears. All the bears follow a traditional teddy style with subtle and unique modifications.Each bear has a name, such as Thomas, Robert, Christopher, and Rosie. The loving and compassionate photographs make you feel part of a secret teddy bear world.Abundant VarietyAlthough there are 12 patterns, each bear often has multiple personalities. For example, the sweet little bear named Thomas wears a knitted sweater, jacket, scarf, jeans, and hat to school. But when soccer practice arrives, he changes into his sporty attire complete with a player number on his hat and sweater.My favorite couple is Christopher and Rosie, with their tall goofy bodies with long arms, short legs, and matching comfy buttoned overalls.And then there's Ralph, the well-fed construction worker whose generous belly protrudes over a pair of droopy pants held up with a little tie belt.
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Of all the places in the world, I stumbled across this book in the gift shop at the Minnesota History center and fell in love with it. Every time I feel like I have lost my knitting mojo....I just pop open this book and feel inspired to crank out a little friend for one of my kids. My daughter is currently begging me to start Ralph. She loves his belly button.
Which ones have you made?
That is great! I love this book. I am working on Thomas and my sister Lacey has started on Robert. Indeed Ralph is cute with his belly button and sleeveless shirt. How this book could NOT bring a smile or revive "knitting mojo" I have no idea. It's a small treasure.
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