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!
Sometimes I get in these crazy knitting moods. It struck again late last night! Check out Susan B. Anderson!! Here are a few must do projects.
This is a little bunny that turns inside out and becomes a duck. How great is that?! Free pattern here!
How about Ribbit? Free pattern here.
And I love this braided scarf. Another free pattern! Such a cool twist! Is it too early to start making Christmas gifts?? Susan even has a series of great videos on this project.
If your into knitting–or even if you aren’t–take a moment to check out her 2 blogs.
http://www.spudandchloe.com/blog/
http://susanbanderson.blogspot.com/
Thank you so much for all the inspiration Susan!! (pictures taken from her blog.)
I finished the binding on the custom quilt tonight, sewed a label on it, and put it through the washer/dryer!! One project done!
Check out those scallops!
Ready to ship!
Now that that project is done…knitting anyone? I have been craving some mittens for myself…
Well I had a few “must dos” on the list for this weekend…but I guess thank you notes and custom quilting will just have to happen sometime this week. oops. It is not that I have been tired or sitting on my butt, I just have been motivated to do everything else to avoid the “must dos”–naughty girl I am.
I organized the nursery a bit and spent some quality time on the wool rug that will grace it’s floor. (I am thrilled with how the rug feels under the feet–cushion love!) Below are some beautiful knits waiting for our winter baby.
I also got a lot of general housework done. Tony’s shirts are all ironed, the bed has freshly washed sheets (flannel feels so good with temps below 0 these days), some dusting, dishes washed (one sliced thumb on a knife…), even washed the light fixtures! And all with my constant companion…Dakota.
Pizza was requested tonight, so I tried a different pizza crust. Deep dish! You have to allow extra time for rising, but the effort is not that much more than regular crust because it just has to sit by itself and do it’s thing. Well worth the prep-time.
Oh, and I made some new curtains for our bedroom! (The previous curtains moved to the nursery.) Very simple and functional. I used a heavy chocolate brown fabric that I measured to fit the window, made some hems, and added some hanging tabs on the top.
I got a wonderful package in the mail today!! A friend of mine named Ruby has her own company called “Ella Mae Knits” and she sent me two pieces of beautiful hand created items. 
Love this baby sweater made out of organic cotton! I like the different twist on the front–3 buttons all near the top. Beautiful stitch pattern. I can just see his little tummy wrapped in this!
Here’s a pair of precious baby booties. I am going to have him in them every day that they fit.
Ruby does custom orders, so if you need the perfect gift look no further. You can reach her at br_bodeker@hotmail.com. “Delightful, Handknit Creations”
Oh, and Ruby has chickens at her house in the country…I am soooo jealous!
