Reversible circus animals

I love this little lion and elephant duo.  The lion's mane was quite tedious so I think this might be the only time I make this set. I made up my own pattern for the elephant's ears. The original pattern looked very unelephanty so I think these look a bit more realistic. I mean as realistic as a depiction in knitted form can be maybe.

Daycare silliness

Harriet's daycare provider sent us an email today.

Subject: She got this on all by herself!

Baby presents

Here are a couple of baby presents I have made recently. They were great because they didn't take long and were relatively easy to make. I modified the pig (which is from Purl Bee) because the pattern made such a gigantic stuffed animal, so I cut down the size to about 1/2 of the original by using smaller needles and less bulky yarn (the pattern called for an 15 needle and I used 8s). He was easier to mail this way also I ended up only using one skein of yarn (instead of 5), which was awesome! Finished size ended up being about a foot high.

 

These squishy balls were awesome because you can use whatever leftover yarn you have and they are fun for little kids to mash and toss, but lightweight enough not to break anything. They are from my book itty bitty toys. 

 

Cat and Mouse Reversible Toy

Here is yet another knitted toy from the Itty Bitty Toys book. I loved making this little reversible, although I kind of hate all the tedious sewing of threads it involves. The end result is adorable though.

APRIL LINK OF THE MONTH

With no major travel in sight I've found enjoyment porusing the National Geographic Travel site.

Happy Easter!

First time dying easter eggs and she could not have loved it more!