Today’s toy is a knitted mouse, design by Jean Greenhowe. I love these mice, so when a podcaster started a “mouse” themed make along, I had to knit them. There is one for each season. I am also participating in another make along to stitch your library which means to pick a pattern from your craft books/magazines. This is from the book, Knitted Animals. Using Hobbii’s cotton 8/4 and size 2.5 mm needles, this was a joy to make.
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…
Today’s toy is a knitted bunny with wire ears. I made up the pattern from a picture I saw, but it didn’t turn out very well. The ears are pipe cleaners, so you can shape them. They look like the old tv antennas. Using Big twist in white and black, DMC floss for the nose,…
Today’s toy is a knitted pig, but I crocheted all of the extra parts. The pig was knitted as a ball and then I crocheted four legs, a snout, ears, and a curly tail. Used Bernat velvet in quiet pink and Big Twist plush in black. I am pleased with this toy, very squishy.
Today’s toy is a knitted bluebird of happiness designed by Sara Elizabeth Kellner. Using Hobby Lobby’s I love this yarn Print and size 2 needles, this pattern is very clever in its short rows and increases. Great pattern! This in number 3 for the year.
Today’s toy is a knitted doll. I have made many Izzy bear dolls, but this one is a girl doll with a skirt. The yarns are Big Twist black, Lion Brand Mandala in Nifflers just the purple, Yarn Bee Soft Secret in garnet for the hair. Don’t know the beige or white, but they are…
Today’s toy is a knitted daisy. This design is by Bernat’s design studio. Using Red heart yarn and 4 mm knitting needles, this toy was fun to make. I didn’t mind the petals or sewing them to the outside edge of the donut. Love the leaves as hands and feet. Such a joy to knit….
