Today’s toy is a knitted bear. Using a pattern that is supposed to use Bloom yarn by Premier, I used the variegated yarn that I am still trying to use up! The pattern is knit flat and then seamed. I have never had an issue with that method, even for sweaters. I guess I am just “old school “ LOL I used size 5 knitting needles. This bear will be in my church fundraiser in the fall.
Today’s toy is a knitted owl I designed. I designed a bird and used the same body for the owl. The ears were difficult to make, so I just knotted some strands of yarn in the corners. Using Big twist, Hobby Lobby’s I love this yarn stripes, Jeans yarn, and a 2.75 circular needle, I…
crochet and knit hearts today. I used patterns and made up patterns for many different sizes of hearts to put into a bouquet for my sister, display on my entertainment center and give as gifts to family. Different yarns were used, just any white, pink, red, or purple I had on hand. Sometimes I used…
Today’s toy is a knitted elephant. Using Big Twist in purple marl and a 2 mm needles, this pattern was fun to make. I love the trunk being raised. Floral stones are in the feet to help it stand. Love the color!
Today’s toy is a knitted mouse from Jean Greenhowe. Using Hobbii’s friends 8/4 cotton and Scheepjes catona and size 2 needles, this was fun to make. Many pieces to sew on and I fluffed out the cotton with a wire brush. That was painful to my fingers.
I have been crocheting and knitting many hearts this month to give to family members. I have seen on Pinterest hearts that are turned on the side and adding cat features to them. I did this for two. I also did a bunny. Today’s toy is a cat heart I am giving to my SIL,…
Today’s toy is a knitted mouse, Harold fatmus, by Clare Hutchinson. Using Red Heart, Bernat, Lion Brand, Knit Picks dishie, Hobbii’s rainbow 8/4 cotton, and both size 2 and 3 needles, color work was so fun on a toy. I used the size 2 needle for the ears and tail. I put an entire ball…
