Heritage carrots pattern (this is included in the latest version of the Peter Rabbit pattern. If you have made an earlier version of Peter and would like to make the carrots, the pattern is available separately here. THE CHRISTMAS HANDBOOK illustrated by Malcolm Bird (1986-1989, twelve editions throughout the world).

He has also designed knitting patterns of the following licensed character toy collections, all of which are now out of print and no longer available since the license for each has expired: I know just how much love there is for Claire Garland’s (aka Dot Pebbles Knits) patterns in the FBWL knitting community, so I thought you might enjoy making this adorable knitted mouse from The Story of Miss Moppet by Beatrix Potter. If you’re a beginner and would like to try out a super-easy project first, this is the perfect project. Read the full blog post here: Little Blue rabbit knitting pattern for beginners INFORMATION As always, a huge thank you to all you toymakers who get in touch with such encouraging and flattering comments about my work. TV AM – RUB A DUB TUB Children’s programme produced by Anne Wood of Ragdoll Productions. Designed and demonstrated craft items on 36 programmes.Please do not be tempted to substitute dried peas or lentils for the PVC beanbag granules, which are available from Fred Aldous, as these can harbour mites and become unpleasant should the toy get damp. Dot Pebbles is listed in the From Britain with Love directory here>> How to receive all of Claire’s free patterns THE WITCH’S HANDBOOK by Malcolm Bird. Advisor on gardening, cookery and knitting chapters. (1984-2018, over 30 foreign language editions throughout the world). Books (as author)

CHANNEL FOUR – POB’S PROGRAMME. Children’s programme produced by Anne Wood of Ragdoll Productions. Designed and demonstrated craft items on 52 programmes. There are two videos (POB AND FRIENDS and POB’S PLAYTIME) which include some of these. To accompany this series, three magazines (POB’S PLAYTIME, POB’S PAPER and POB’S NEWS) gave instructions for the craft makes in comic strip form illustrated by Malcolm Bird. The late Lesley Draper very kindly and generously set up and acted as admin on the Alan Dart Creations group for several years, and now her daughter-in-law, Joanne Lyon, has opened a new group called Alan Dart’s Creations and Memories in memory of Lesley and to carry on her work. This is another great and friendly place to share photographs of your handiwork, discuss and compare what is currently on your needles, swap useful tips with one another and ask for advice. What better way to have a chat and make friends with other crafters from far and wide who share your interest in knitting my toys? Peter Rabbit knitting pattern based on the beloved Beatrix Potter character. It’sby Claire Garland Dot Pebbles Knits. The amounts of yarn quoted in the patterns are approximate, and are given as a guide only, because different qualities of yarn vary in weight – for example, wool weighs heavier than acrylic. Similarly, the amount of stuffing quoted is based on using a ‘hi-loft’ polyester stuffing, since inferior fillings weigh much heavier and you will therefore end up needing more to stuff the toy.Sign up for #freebiefridayknits bimonthly free knitting patterns by Claire here Where to buy Dot Pebbles patterns