April 8: giraffe
Today’s toy is a knitted giraffe. My design uses Bernat blanket yarn and 5 mm, size 8 knitting needles. I will write up this pattern soon and have video tutorials on YouTube. I will make the neck longer when I write the pattern.
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June 13: summer mouse
Today’s toy is a knitted mouse. The design is by Jean Greenhowe. She designed four mice, one for each season. Using Hobbii’s cotton 8/4 and size 2 needles, this mouse was fun to make even though I frown on the “bridal” theme. Jean said to use a colored pencil for the inside of the rose…
February 18: Izzy bear
I forgot to add a post for a toy on Sunday. Sunday’s toy is another Izzy bear knitted with black on the bottom so it looks like his hands are in his pants. I like this knitting pattern. I used Big Twist value black yarn, Hobby Lobby soft secret yarn in violet, and Yarn ID…
April 2: flower power elephant
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!
June 22: doll
Today’s toy is a knitted doll dressed as Little Red Riding Hood. This pattern is by http://www.knitssachi.com Using Hobbii’s 8/4 cotton, Yarn Bee Soft Secret, and size 2 needles, this came out really small. I love the details. There are pipe cleaners in the shoes and legs.
March 6: bloom bear
Today’s toy is a knitted bear. The pattern is from Premier yarn company in order to use their Bloom yarn. I have knitted this bear previously with another yarn, but this time I used the recommended yarn, Bloom in the color Tulip. Love this yarn! The pattern calls for two balls of yarn, but I…
February 15: bloom bear
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…