I have decided that in order to truly understand knit creatures from the inside out that I should make one of my own. So, I got a book from the library called "Toys to Knit" by Tracy Chapman and have started to knit a teddy bear. It is a really charming book and the patterns all seem quite easy so I am looking forward to getting into this project.
So far I have knit what will be the head of the bear -- all straight garter stitch which is nice. Here is a pic from the book of what it should look like, and a pic of what I have knit to date.
I am using some wool I bought at a thrift shop here on Salt Spring Island -- it is pure wool with quite a bit of lanolin still on it. It makes for easy knitting, although my fingers feel a little greasy after a few rows! It won't make for the softest, cuddliest bear as the wool is quite coarse but I bet the wool will form well so the bear will sit and pose well in the end. It's an experiment!
If you are making or have completed a knit creature, e-mail me a photo for posting on the blog!
Thanks.
Bye for now. C.
2 comments:
What a great idea!!!! I love your blog already!
I love the bear you're making! It'll be really sweet when it's done!
Thanks! The bear is coming along, lots of increasing and decreasing stitches as he takes shape. I'll post more pics soon. :)
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