Mouche & Friends includes patterns for Mouche the bear and 11 of his knitted friends, their outfits and accessories, as well as charming stories that bring the characters to life. It is a combination of a knitting book and a children’s storybook, as maker Cinthia Valley brings adorable creatures to life with seamless knitting.

You are taken through the techniques step-by-step with clear, illustrated tutorials, making knitting easy and enjoyable. The author also shares her tips on working small circumferences, picking yarns and preparing a toolbox for toy-making.

Cinthia’s toy-making process is unique and totally seamless, which ensures a flowing knitting experience. The animals are knitted with natural fibres and worked in the round, starting from the nose and knitting down to the feet – growing a toy rather than building it.