The Best-Dressed Knitted Bear: Dozens of Patterns for Teddy Bears, Bear Costumes, and Accessories »

EMMA KING is a knitwear designer with a passion for color and texture. She is a design consultant for Rowan Yarns, and is the author of several knitting books.

What could be cuter than a hand-knitted bear? One with a complete—and completely adorable—hand-knitted wardrobe!

The Best-Dressed Knitted Bear provides knitters with patterns for six different varieties of teddy bear, and then demonstrates how to mix up yarn types and color choices to completely personalize each one.

But where would a teddy bear be without a snuggly sweater ... or pirate outfit? These 18 adorable ensembles take teddy from a day at the beach (Hula Bear) to a jungle adventure (Safari Bear). With so many special characters to create, you’ll love knitting these thoughtful gifts as much as the children in your life will cherish their cuddly new friends.