I have been crocheting for about 16 years and since I finished work it has become a full time obsession. I live in a small and magical dale on the North York Moors, hence “Made in Fryup.”

My work consists mainly of crocheted bears of all sizes and colours.

I also make owls, sheep, elephants and a range of brooches and covered wreaths, mostly with natural themes and often including bears.

I generally use natural yarns and prefer merino and alpaca blends though I also use organic cotton ranges for bears which are suitable for babies.

All my bears are ideal for babies as I embroider faces and attach scarves firmly so there are no removable parts.

Staithes Arts and Crafts Centre is the perfect place for a little colony of bears to settle and thrive!

Angela Myers