As part of moving, I have been slowly going through old projects and deciding whether to finish it, frog it, trash it, or give it away. I'd show them but there isn't much to say about UFOs. I'd rather show stuff I've finally done.
I finished those damn Turkish Bed Socks. Whoohoo!
That's Trangle there, checking out the goods. Isn't it funny how animals seem to poke around right when you're taking pictures?
Recently, for my birthday last month, I purchased several more amigurumi books. I love making animals, and the kids get so excited seeing them put together. In fact, I think they're almost better than store bought toys. Almost. :p
Meet Otto Long Legs. He's from Knitwits. Jbug absolute loves him, and, once he was done, they were off! I made Frank for the Banana, but I don't have a picture of him on hand.
Speaking of amigurumis, remember this shady dude:
He's so kewt, it's criminal! He's not done yet - still missing one leg. I didn't post that because I find it distressing. I also need to finish his turtleneck and hat, too. That's on direct orders from Jbug.
Then there are a few things on the burner:
Initially, I was dismissive of this pattern because the outcome was very utilitarian, but I've since reconsidered that. Maybe it was the yarn. Or the color. I used Vanna's choice, and I have a love/hate relationship with that yarn. When I see it, I love it. I imagine so many possibilities, and I like the range of colors, especially the charcoal and deep purple. On the other hand, it is slightly above being worsted weight but not really bulky. It works all right though for many projects, so I might as well keep her around.
Back to the pattern. Ahem. I finished the other side, but, I packed away the ivory yarn that I needed for the crab/reverse crochet stitch around the opening. I can't really see buying another skein for just a yard of yarn . . . can I?
In the meantime, I found some camo colored yarn. I don't have a clue as to why I purchased this yarn. In fact, I made a ribbed hat that never gets worn, probably because it's so acrylic-y. Originally, I intended to use the slipper pattern to make another pair since, in my thinking, with saltillo tiles in our new home, I will need more slippers. But Jbug liked the yarn and requested some slippers, too. How could I say no?
Because of the size, it works up rather quickly, and I'm ready to start the other side. I think I might add a skull to the tops for added "toughness." haha. . .
