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 4

Making a basic bear 6

Baker Bear 8

Butcher Bear 10

Firefighter Bear 12

Soldier Bear 14

Sailor Bear 16

Construction Bear 18

Waitress Bear 20

Conductor Bear 22

Teacher Bear 24

Fisherman Bear 26

Marathon Runner Bear 28

Nurse Bear 30

Gardener Bear 32

Astronaut Bear 34

Backpacker Bear 36

American Footballer Bear 38

Judo Bear 40

Cabin Steward Bear 42

Policeman Bear 44

Biker Bear 46

Chart and acknowledgements 48