For Ginny's yarn along this week, I was really getting antsy. I've either been knitting several long projects these past few weeks or need to get back to knitting long projects (that l-o-n-g scarf which we won't mention, the black Annabel, the charcoal sweater to name a few) and quite frankly, I was getting restless. I needed a quick knit. Something small with fast results. I love the toys in Susan Anderson's Itty Bitty Toys so I chose her Wrap Me Up Puppies pattern. I'm using a worsted wool (Cascade 220) leftover from my son's duffers and upped the size of the needle since the pattern calls for a thinner cotton yarn. I'm not going to make the blanket since this is for my 'baby' who is 11. He still appreciates funny little handmade creatures (actually he wants me to make some knitted monsters and monkey for him) and a cute puppy will suffice.
Reading? Lots of books on energy and electricity (certainly interesting, yes, but not enough to blog about!) and of course the Itty Bitty book from above.
Stop by Small Things for lots of other great yarn and book projects.
I made that puppy a while ago for my girls. He still gets dug out and squished and wrapped and loved. So lovely x
Posted by: Greer | February 15, 2012 at 06:32 AM
That puppy pattern is adorable! I'm sure yours is going to look great.
Posted by: Heather | February 15, 2012 at 07:49 AM
I have been telling myself I don't need another knitting book, that I should use what I have first before I buy more, but my goodness, I do want that book. I think I could use a fun, quick knit and a little puppy would fit the bill.
Happy Yarn Along.
Posted by: Tracey | February 15, 2012 at 08:55 AM
There's nothing like a small sweet and quick knitting project to get those creative juices flowing.........the puppy pattern is gorgeous.
Posted by: lily | February 15, 2012 at 09:18 AM
sweet! can i tell you how much i love that your 11yo is still asking for stuffed animals? and homemade stuffed animals? even better!!!
Posted by: amanda {the habit of being} | February 15, 2012 at 09:27 AM
Well you know how I feel about Itty Bitty Toys-lurve it! The puppy is coming along and that is such a cute pattern. Your son will surely treasure it. I think it's wonderful he requests handknitted toys from you!
xo
Posted by: Angela | February 15, 2012 at 09:35 AM
What a cute little pup - love the colour too. I always find that knitting quick little toy projects takes me so - so long... xxx
Posted by: The Barefoot Crofter | February 15, 2012 at 10:15 AM
very cute!
Posted by: Amy | February 15, 2012 at 10:40 AM
you must be a homeschooler...lol..no one else has such an interesting choice of reading...
:)
jen
Posted by: www.theevolvinghomemaker.com | February 15, 2012 at 10:56 AM
Oh, that's going to be a very cute puppy :)
Posted by: Hege | February 15, 2012 at 11:15 AM