May 9: bird
Today’s toy is a knitted bird by my design. I was trying out just one strand of a thicker yarn and testing the pattern. Using Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn Prints and Big Twist yarn and size 2 needles, this came out quite nicely.
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June 18: elephant
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February 27: elephant toy
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January 25: bluebird of happiness
Today’s toy is a bluebird of happiness. Knitted on US 4 needles (3.5 mm) with Red Heart super saver country blue. I used scrap yarn to embellish it with flowers. It is hanging in my entryway. It makes me happy! The pattern is by Sara Elizabeth Kellner.
June 20: mouse
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March 31: Bunny container
Today’s toy is out of order because I wanted to include it for Easter. The toy is a crocheted container in the shape of a bunny gnome. The pattern is by Olga Chemerys. I used Big Twist in white and Soft Secret yarn in pink and butter. I put candy in it and gave it…