Monkey Got Back
In my continued quest to use up sock yarn, I have started another project. I'm making this!
Aren't they cute?! I was able to buy and download the pattern on line, which I LOVE. I am all about the instant gratification.
I started my first monkey on Monday night and it has been very easy knitting. Last night I reached the top of the head and got to stuff it. Now I have an arm-less, ear-less, tail-less mutant monkey.
In case you can't tell, he is wearing blue jeans.
Booty shot!!
The snout and the butt are actually knit like an afterthought heel - really clever.
Of course, it is a little fiddly working with a small amount of stitches on DPN's, but it really hasn't been that bad. At the end of the snout or the butt, you graft the edges together. (Yay! No sewing!)
Pucker up, baby!
Now I have to knit arms, legs and tail. Sadly, those do have to be sewn in place, but I am noodling with an idea to knit the arms on for monkey #2. We'll see if I can pull it off.
This is my last pre-beach week post - we are off to Delaware for our annual reunion. Everybody take care and I should have an FO or two to show you when I get back!
Dare I say it? Awww, what the heck.
Monkey butt!!!!
I crack myself up.
Get it? Crack? LOL
Posted by: Karen in Toledo | July 17, 2008 at 08:25 PM
i sent your gift today. sorry i haven't done so earlier but life i.e. holiday got in my way.
Posted by: merete | July 24, 2008 at 12:07 PM
he he, love the booty shot! :)
Posted by: heather p | July 28, 2008 at 09:11 AM