Sandra Polley – författare

Breathe new life into your preloved fabrics by creating 25 stylish new characters by hand. Featuring traditional teddy bears, Christmas mice, miniature dogs and charming rag dolls. This brand-new craft book from Sandra Polley features adorable homemade teddy bears, dogs, cats and mice, all created using preloved fabrics that you already have to hand.Each character is bursting with personality and charm. Using preloved fabrics such as repurposed clothing, put your own spin on the projects and make these new friends as personal as you like. Simply add your own tartan or floral, and create the perfect gift for a friend or a toddler’s birthday.Projects range in skill level from beginner to advanced, and most can be hand- or machine-sewn. Sandra’s helpful instructions guide readers through selecting the correct fabric, stuffing and equipment.

Knitting small toys is an absorbing and addictive hobby and homemade teddies have a special charm all of their own.The Knitted Teddy Bear has patterns to knit more than twelve gorgeous teddy bears, ranging in style and size. You will find traditional-style heirloom bears for serious teddy affictionados; for children there are bears with their own wardrobe of clothes; and there are tiny teds for the miniature bear enthusiasThe instructions are easy to follow and there are clear diagrams showing how to sew up, thread-joint, and create the perfect gift or heirloom. You can build on the patterns given to create many other variations, including ''old'' bears that have been loved and left in the attic, character teddies and mascots. The Knitted Teddy Bear is perfect for teddy bear lovers and keen knitters of all skill-levels from the experienced to relative beginners.

This new title from knit designer Sandra Polley is filled with wonderful toy patterns suitable for all knitting levels. Knitting small toys can be an addictive and highly satisfying hobby and the homemade teddies, animals and dolls featured in this book have a special charm all of their own. There are 20 patterns for toys of all shapes and sizes, from miniature dolls and cute puppies, to a sweet mouse and a curious meerkat family.Only basic knitting skills and materials are needed and many of the projects can be quickly knitted up from oddments of double knitting and 4-ply yarn. The instructions are easy to follow and there are clear diagrams showing how to create the perfect toy.Word count: 20,000

Join Sandra Polley and learn to knit your own classic bear! From miniature teddies to teddies reminiscent of collector's items of the 1940s and 50s, Knitted Teddies has patterns to knit more than fifteen gorgeous bears, ranging in style and size. With options for serious teddy afficionados; for bears with their own wardrobe of clothes; and even fully jointed bears.With easy-to-follow instructions and clear diagrams showing how to sew up, thread-joint, and create the perfect gift or heirloom, this is the perfect book for the experienced knitter or a keen beginner. Dress your bear in style with wardrobes including jackets, vests, cardigans, dresses, dungarees, scarves and hats. Learn how to build on the patterns given to create many other variations, including 'old' bears that have been loved and left in the attic, character teddies and mascots. Making an heirloom for your loved ones to cherish for years to come has never been so easy!