June 19: knitted bear

ByCraftingintx

Today’s toy is a knitted bear by Betty Lampen. This is a simple garter stitch bear made out of rectangles. Using Premier Bloom Chenille and size 3 needles, it was very simple. I added a ribbon around the neck. My notes from my Ravelry project page: I knitted on the legs before sewing up the back. With this pattern it starts with a 7×7” square, so with this yarn I cast on 20. Love the color of this yarn, but it sheds! I crocheted the muzzle, 6 SC in MR, increase round to 12, increase round to 15, two rounds of 15. Triangle eyes.

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March 24: chicken

ByCraftingintx

Today’s toy is a knitted chicken from Esther Braithwaite. I saw the picture on Pinterest and had to make it. Using my soft secret leftovers and a 0 (2 mm) knitting needle it was a quick make as are all of her patterns. I plan to make the mallard duck as well.

January 29: frog head

ByCraftingintx

Today’s toy is a knitted frog head. I used the same shape as the bunny head. My sister’s birthday gift was the Honey Bunny candy yarn from Hobbii (https://hobbii.com/yarn) I used 5 mm knitting needles. The eyes were knitted on top with the existing stitches. I did not sew them on. I used scrap yarn…

May 2: toucan

ByCraftingintx

Today’s toy is a knitted toucan bird. The pattern is by Loly Fuertes. It is very colorful. Using Big Twist and Red Heart Super Saver yarn to get the colors and size 3 needles, I am very pleased with the result. My BIL requested I make this because I like to make birds.