The last two nights, after the little one is put to bed, I have enjoyed some knitting time. I used some suede bottom soles to make him his own little muk luk type shoes. I think they turned out so cute. I am excited about using them all winter long. I am all about ease and comfort and these will meet both needs. Very easy to throw on and pull up over his pant legs. Bring on the chill!
A couple weeks ago I visited a new-to-me knitting shop in Stillwater MN called Darn Knit Anyway. Ummm…if you are in the area you should totally make a visit!
The building has so much charm and doesn’t that make your shopping experience so much better?!
Look at all that yarn! A wall of goodness.
And just a little Spud and Chloe. I couldn’t decide on what color to get. At one point I was standing on a chair with my arms full of each color. Oh my–trouble!
Then I saw this wall of wonder. Oh yes, I was really in trouble.
Here are some bolts I couldn’t resist waiting to be cut.
They also carry a lot of handmade products by different artists. It was so much fun to see the talent and unique ideas.
A beautiful basket of buttons!
Kata Golda does some darling work!
Yes, Yes, you really must visit Darn Knit Anyway. Plus, Stillwater has so much else to do from great shopping, the St.Croix river, and wonderful bed and breakfasts!
Daffy got a new friend last night. Meet Chrysanthemum. (I know a silly long name, but do you remember that children’s book about Chrysanthemum the mouse…)
She will be hanging out with Daffy in the crib once the project is complete.
For now, they are sitting on a pile of books. The perfect place for two friends to hang out.
Project from Itty Bitty Nursery by Susan B. Anderson.
Meet Curly. He is our newest friend from Itty Bitty Toys.
He is incredibly cute! Snakes are one critter that I have a high aversion to. Most of the time I try to be pretty macho about things, but not so with snakes. I think it all started when my 5th grade teacher had us watch as he fed the class snake a mouse. I just can’t stop seeing that big eared darling of a mouse wander the cage innocently. I’m sure you know the ending of that story. I almost tear up just thinking about it. But Curly doesn’t eat mice. In fact, he eats mosquitoes. He is pure sweetness through and through.
He comes from Itty Bitty Toys by Susan B. Anderson. (I know. Another project from that book. Trust me, you haven’t seen the end of it either. My needles are flying!)
While Elias and I were knitting him last night, I started thinking that I might try and only give Elias homemade gifts. I think that would be very cool. And it would teach him something about the meaning of gifts.
I can’t get over this little guy! I made him up a few nights ago and he makes me smile every time I look at him.
This fabulous pattern is from Susan B. Anderson and is FREE on her blog. When I bought the yarn to make this guy, I also picked up her newest book, Itty Bitty Toys. There are so many things in there that I want to make!! I think many Christmas gifts may come from this book.
But wait, I haven’t even told you the best part yet. Prepare to be amazed.
Love it!! Duck to Bunny! I think this is so fabulous! 2 friends in one.
Can you imagine the stories and places Elias and I will go with these guys? I’ve already started adventures in my head to share about Mr. Pixler’s garden and his fat cat Chaz. Oh, boy Bunny, better stop nibbling those carrots, Chaz is on the prowl and he’s headed your way! Maybe they will take a trip to the city…but I think they will find the country more to their liking.
Remember, this is a FREE pattern and not in Susan’s book mentioned above. However, she does have 5 other reversible toys in the book. If you can knit and purl you can make Duck to Bunny. If you don’t know how, you should learn!
