baby penguin pattern

Here’s the baby penguin pattern I promised…click penguin pattern to download the pdf.  It is from a 1984 needlecraft library set I bought in a thrift store last year.  The pattern includes the baby penguin you see below, and 2 adult penguin patterns.  Some of the materials you will need, besides yarn, are sequins, felt, polyfill and [...]

Toys R Me :-)

I was reviewing a few of my posts and was surprised to find more knitted toys than useful items, like hats, scarves,  mittens, socks, sweaters, coats, rugs, afghans, potholders.  You know, those items you use again and again, and serve a function – like keeping you warm, helping in the kitchen, wiping your shoes to avoid [...]

Another knitted toy – baby penguin

  Just the other day, I was taking a walk and came upon a pile of granite along the side of  the walk.  I was minding my own business, when a slight rustling caught the corner of my right eye.  So, I turned to see what or who was trying to catch my attention.  And peering out from the shelter [...]

A beanie for all seasons :-)

I found the Cecily Beanie pattern on the internet and knitted my version of it – see below.  The pattern is very basic, easy and quick ,and serves as a blank canvas to alot of your creative inspirations and ideas.  Sew on mother-of-pearl buttons in random style, silk flowers, embroidery, colorful buttons, rhinestones, lace, and many, many other types of [...]