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Free Pattern Friday – Toys for Tots

You don’t have to be a kid to love stuffed animals, but it doesn’t hurt. These adorable toys are great for birthdays and surprise gifts for loved ones from 2 to 92.

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Love These Dolls for Charity!

Project – Buddy Toys (knit) Bernat Free Pattern (download here) Yarn – Bernat Baby Stretch Blogger – Shandeh I love these sweet, soft, cushy, comfy dolls! They were so easy to make, and very fast to knit.  The seaming was … Continue reading

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Simple Dolls for Charity

Project – Buddy Toys (knit) Bernat Free Pattern (download here) Yarn – Bernat Baby Stretch Blogger – Shandeh Since my last project for the Bernat blog was quite complicated (the Satin Lace Edge Cardigan), I’ve decided to choose a simpler … Continue reading

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Yarnie Pals Are Done!

So, what do you think?  Aren’t they cute?  And my boys love them too!  My youngest especially adores his octopus pal with his sweet bowler hat.  With the addition of all eight tentacles, ”Eggy” is now called “Leggy”. While the pattern called for … Continue reading

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And Along Came . . .

A monster? !  Hmm, not quite.  He started off quite small (See below. Markers show where the increases ended). Looks more like a beanie, huh?  And it was challenging to keep all those stitches on dpn’s.  I lost a few!  Not too … Continue reading

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Introducing a New Friend

Without further ado, meet my new friend: Isn’t he cute?!  I just love his happy face.  My son loves him too and calls him “Eggy”.  Unfortunately, my octopus is without appendages and may remain so for a while.  I’d like … Continue reading

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Loving the Stripes

Some random thoughts crossed my mind as I started to work on the octopus.  First, Super Value is really soft.  Even my youngest noticed the softness (Should I be concerned that he wants to squeeze my yarn?  And he’s already claimed … Continue reading

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Decisions, Decisions (Or the Search for a New Project)

Choosing a new project has been rather vexing.  Initially I wanted to make something for my boys.  Since I was in the midst of Christmas knitting, I thought a small project would be a good choice.  Then the battle began: hats?  mittens?  … Continue reading

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