Announcing 3 New Toys!

Gosh I have been so busy lately which is a good thing I guess!   Announcing my new Knit Elephant design today!  I have to say that it took me longer than I thought to make this pattern.  There is so much trial and error with designing but I do love every step and every frog!  Aren't they adorable!

Puppy toy!   This puppy actually started out as a request from a WONDERFUL customer.  This was my  introduction to the world of Waldorf toys.   Waldorf toys are simple and void of all facial expressions (yes, I left the face off on purpose) because they want the children to use their imagination when making up their stories.    More on this topic later.

I can always add a face if you prefer.  I knit these with recycled yarn.  This one was knit with so soft merino wool!!  Lightly stuffed for that squishy cuddly feel.  Many colors available.

Winston the Whale

My best buddy asked me to knit a whale.  I have no idea why but here he is -->

I actually thought that it would take me longer to create and knit this pattern BUT it only took me a couple of hours.  I got it on the first try.  So, thankful that I did not have to go through hours of knitting and frogging to get this one right.  I can see that I am improving slowly but surely.

This is the first of my patterns which I used short rows to create the shaping of the head and tail.  I added a gusset on the bottom so Winston would be able to sit up without assistance.   It bothers me when children sit their toys down and they do not stand up straight or sit as I think they should.

One of these days I will type up this pattern and put it up on Ravelry for all to see.  It is on my long list of things to do.

And the winner is...

                                               LAURA!!!                                                                                  

You are the lucky person to win a free handmade toy elephant for entering the Lil Sprout Growing contest.  This little guy is on his way to you!  Thank you to all who entered and a special thanks to Elsie from Lil Sprout for putting this all together!

Enter to Win One of my Handmade Knit Toy Elephants!

PreciousKnits is being featured on Littlesproutgrowing.  I will be giving away one elephant of your choice should you win.  Click here for your free entry.  Read her blog, sign up, leave a comment.  It's that simple.

Best of luck to all who enter. You are sure in for a treat!  These elephants are adorable!