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.

Meet Ophelia...

Isn't she too cute??  I decided to giver her a hla skirt just because it's something different.  A design of my own of which I am quite proud.  I have been slowing teaching myself the ins and outs of shaping and design.   I have to say that I am enjoying every minute and every challenge.   

I am also working on some different versions of this adorable frog so stay tuned.

Rupert is in a Collection on Artfire!!

Just Frogs!

Curated by SuzanneMedrano | Collection Published on 10-12-2010

Rupert the Handm...
PreciousKnits $30.00

Santa Froggy [N...
imcreations $4.88

Jumping for Joy ...
TheBeadedFrog $3.00

Large Flower Pot...
Donnasmailb... $14.99

Kermit the Frog ...
toys2treasu... $12.00

LiliBug Ribbit-R...
lilibugbout... $4.00

The Froggy Colle...
studioclao $400.00

MALABAR FROG - O...
WaterInMyPa... $15.00

Red Eyed Tree Frog
JTNee $39.00

Upcycled Pincush...
SuzanneMedr... $3.50

Santa Frog - Sta...
sunnyglass $25.00

HAND PAINTED 2 S...
CRYSTALCLEA... $20.00

Treasured Babes

I was so happy to find out that someone featured my elephant in their latest treasury.  Take a peek leave a comment.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c1c3862bd2f8eef6aba0a68/beautiful-babes

Beautiful Babes

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  Hammock and Hanging Pod...

  PhylPhil
  $36.00 USD
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  MOUSE cute cashmere hat...

  ElleGanT
  $35.00 USD
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  High Maintenance Double...

  ilovepattycakes
  $7.00 USD
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  Blue/Brown Baby Tie Shi...

  AddieKakesKre...
  $22.00 USD
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  Photo Keepsake - ABC Baby

  Daisyblu
  $24.00 USD
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  The LONG LEGGED series....

  2DogsArtWorks
  $8.00 USD
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  Feathered Friends Bird ...

  PinkPerch
  $88.00 USD
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  Ready to ship Mermaid R...

  applegatordes...
  $40.00 USD
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  Handmade Knit Elephant Toy

  PreciousKnits
  $30.00 USD
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  Lime and White Embroide...

  kutekiddo
  $26.99 USD
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  Lady Bug Hooded Towel

  rubadubbuddies
  $35.00 USD
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  Apple-----NATURAL Woode...

  thebitsybean
  $14.00 USD
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  PERSONALIZED BABY BOTTL...

  cosmomom07
  $6.00 USD
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  GET THE SET AND SAVE - ...

  WeChooseJoy
  $32.00 USD
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  Moussaillon

  GalerieAnais
  $26.00 USD
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  Vintage Inspired Handkn...

  Arly
  $14.00 USD