It’s hard to post a lot when most of the things you are working on are going to be presents. Not that everyone I know looks at this blog, but sometimes you just don’t want to ruin the surprise.
When I first bought this High Society Sock Yarn, I wasn’t quite sure what I would do with it. It is very bright and colorful which always appeals to me but besides making socks (I haven’t finished the first pair that I started over two years ago) it wasn’t clear what I’d actually wear in such bright colors.
But then I realized it would make a great stuffed animal for my newest nephew and I found Susan B. Anderson‘s Baby Bear in her book Itty-Bitty Toys.
For my bear I mostly followed the instructions except that I increased the needle size to a US 5 and I waited until the end to put together all the parts.
The other thing I didn’t do was put a face on this bear. I started with a nose and besides not liking covering his cute little yellow nose, I decided I didn’t like how my poor hand stitching made for a sort of scary face.
Knitting a whole project on DPNs is not my most favorite (see sock comment above) and you can see in some spots that the knitting could be a little bit nicer. But mostly I just love how he looks like a rainbow.
The pattern was so easy to follow and all of his parts look so great. I especially love his cute little tail that took maybe five minutes to knit up.
Overall, I am very pleased with how he turned out. I hope that he becomes a cherished toy that my nephew drags all around the house and snuggles with at night.
Cute but I think it needs a face?
I am so torn! I went back and forth. But I ultimately decided that no face is far superior to the horrible faces I attempted.
OMG! It’s almost exactly the same as I made but haven’t assembled!! Same colour scheme yarn but mine is in fine chenille so really lovely to hold. Wow. Now I need to go and find it…
What a coincidence! I’d love to see yours.
Lauren I love the bear! I also like that there is no face. That way your nephew can decide whether bear is happy, sad, scared whatever. Will make for great conversation: ‘ how is bear feeling today? is bear happy today? Why is bear happy?’ Well done! Karen is checking on the alumni lounge for the next six months. I’ll get an email out next week
Thanks Joanne! I never thought of it that way but its true!
I’ll look for your email.
Loving these colors… freakin adorable!!!!!!!!!!!