FO: Pugsley

Pattern: Pug with Anorak

Yarn: miscellaneous craft yarn kept on hand specifically for machine-washable toys. Patons acrylic, mystery fingering wool for the sweater, etc.

Needles: 4mm and 5 mm (US 6 and 8)

Mods: Added a bit of white detailing to the anorak. Other than that, no mods.

Notes: It's been a while since I knitted up a toy, and I find them so satisfying- generally pretty quick, and the adorable factor is through the roof! I have had this pattern in my library for ages and ages, and finally decided to get it done. I love it! I'm a fan of Barbara Prime's toys, the shaping is great and they are a great size, plus they have wardrobe options! I love this little hooded sweater. And Pugsley's little tail is awesome, in my books.

FO: Sheldon the Turtle

Pattern: Sheldon

Yarn: Misson Falls 136 Merino Superwash

Needles: 3.25 mm dpns (US 3)

Mods: None. Except that I accidentally didn't do the icord thingy to attach the shell bits, but it all worked out.

Notes: I love knitting toys. I don't mind all the finishing, although they involve a lot of small knitting in the round which tends to be harsh on my wrists. This is a gift for my little nephew Noah, although he doesn't know it yet. When G and I travel to the UK, Sheldon will be travelling with Maple to be given as gifts to our niece and nephew, respectively. This was a pretty quick knit, and stuffing and seaming as you go makes the actual finishing at the end relatively painless. And hey- a supercute turtle is pretty awesome. Even Yarn thinks so.


I tried to get some photos with Gatsby, but he was decidedly anti-turtle. About two seconds after this photo was taken, he sunk his claws into Sheldon and started to bite his face. I think he looks a bit murderous in this photo- I should have noticed!