All the bears in the book are based on the same simple knitted bear instructions for which are provided at the beginning of the book & are easy enough for even novice knitters to follow There are 20 unique designs including a hiking bear complete with boots & a backpack a beach-loving bikini bear a sweet honey bee bear & a pretty pink ballet dancer each with its own knitted outfit & accessories Every bear has its own special character & the reader is bound to find at least one they just have to knit Suitable for adults as well as children they make ideal gifts & of course there is nothing to stop the reader creating characters of their own that they can personalise to suit a particular person or occasion