Pearl is ready for her close-up, but I have a feeling the news media might have other things to cover today. Nonetheless, my new book, Knits for Bears to Wear
The book has over 20 outfits for soft toys–that’s right, they don’t have to be for bears. The patterns can fit bears, American Girl Dolls, and any soft toy. Each pattern can be easily customized to exactly fit your toy with a simple little “customizing sidebar” we built into each pattern. You do a couple of easy calculations, and you’re ready to knit!
I also, can finally tell you that I’ve been asked to do a sequel to Knits for Bears. A yet-to-be-titled Crochet for Bears book will be out in spring of 2010. I’m working on it now, and without the wonderful group of sample knitters I had helping me with Knits for Bears, it is a little more challenging, but I’m delighted to be designing on a small scale again–it’s a process that allows for creativity in ways that human garments do not.
OK, back to my regularly scheduled obsessive watching of the election results!
Eva said,
November 4, 2008 @ 2:56 pm
Congratulations!!
melissaknits said,
November 4, 2008 @ 3:12 pm
OH they are SO cute!! Too adorable!! Omie needs this book (that’s me)!
~drew emborsky~ said,
November 4, 2008 @ 3:16 pm
Congratulations! It looks super cute!!
julie said,
November 4, 2008 @ 3:38 pm
Congratulations! Ally will be wanting one of everything.
Ellen Bloom said,
November 4, 2008 @ 3:38 pm
I’m voting for Mr. Bear today! Congratulations!
Aunt Barbara said,
November 4, 2008 @ 4:10 pm
That’s wonderful. Congratulations! My library already has the book on order. Those bears are so cute.
Love,
Aint B
Lauria said,
November 4, 2008 @ 10:19 pm
I LOVE these designs and was sad that they were knitted… But you perked me right up when you said that you’re planning a crochet book! Awesome!
The Crafty Cactus Lover said,
November 5, 2008 @ 12:32 am
Congrats on the book! And as a crocheter, very pleased to hear of the sequel
carol meir said,
November 5, 2008 @ 6:55 am
We hookers are anxiously awaiting “Crochet for Bears” edition.
Congrads…
The Purloined Letter said,
November 5, 2008 @ 7:30 am
Congrats! What wonderful pictures! Just beautiful.
Uncle Jack said,
November 5, 2008 @ 8:48 am
The bears and their wonderful wardrobe are delightful!! Congratulations!
Aunt Carole
Jackie Medina said,
November 5, 2008 @ 9:27 am
The book looks absolutely adorable. Congratulations, Amy! I am about to order.
Mandi said,
November 5, 2008 @ 2:26 pm
I can’t wait to get my hands on this book.
I can’t find the info anywhere, so what weight of yarn should I be shopping for in preparation? My mom is getting me the book for Christmas and I would love to have some yarn ready to make some cute things for my daughter’s American girl dolls.
kristi said,
November 9, 2008 @ 7:26 am
Hooray! Can’t wait to see it!
Grandma J said,
November 15, 2008 @ 3:16 pm
I’m so proud of you. Can’t wait to see the book, which I suspect I’ll see at Christmas time.
Love you.