Much of my knitting has been given as gifts. This year is no exception. One of my friends has a new and beautiful granddaughter. This baby has more clothing, at six weeks, than she will ever wear. Earlier, I made her a sweater from a yarn I wanted to try. At the end of the month, the baby and her parents will visit. For the gathering for us all to meet the baby, I need a gift.
Stuffed animals are a lot of fun to make. My nephew Owen has received many from me and will likely receive more. As I was in the mood to make another, I decided Ameerah should have one too.
As well as having an
embarrassing large yarn stash, I have a trove of patterns. That does not stop me from collecting more. At least being able to store them electronically until I want to use one cuts down on the clutter. I am spoiled for choice.
A few months ago, I saw the pattern for
Sawyer the Sheep. I knew I wanted to do that but have just been waiting for the right recipient. I found the yarn and got ready to go.
This is a quick and fairly fun knit. Using Wendy's Eider Chunky, I knew I could get a nice woolly critter. I used Encore for the feet, hands, and face. All gear assembled I was ready to go.
Gauge swatches are ALWAYS important. I started the head as a gauge swatch on the needles I thought would work. After ten rows, I knew that the fabric would be too stiff. That yarn is not fun
to rip out. I started again with the next size up. Still a little stiff. One more size up and I knew I could make the cuddly toy that I had in mind.
Working fairly steadily over several days, the lamb is done. The face was easier to embroider than I thought it would be. I still need practice but I am pleased. On to the next gift!
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