Sunday, 3 March 2013

STASH BUSTING CHALLENGE
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
 
Sunday again... I seem to always say that - it flys around so very quickly
 
Not much to add this week
just 127g
This was a "trial" item - I wanted some fun things that I could pop in my box for the Operation Christmas Box Appeal at the end of the year.**((SINCE WRITING THIS POST I HAVE BEEN REMINDED THAT OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOX DO NOTALLOW STUFFED TOYS - IT HAD COMPLETELY GONE FROM MY HEAD SO I AM SORRY IF I HAVE MISLED ANYONE - SORRY AGAIN FOR ANY CONFUSION - ITS A GOOD JOB I HAVE SOME LOVELY WATCHERS WHO KEEP ME ON THE STRAIGHT AND NARROW))**
I wanted to call her Floppy and decided that if I made anymore they would all have a name beginning with "J" - so this first one is Jaqueline Floppy - will there be anymore? I don't know.........
I cast on 50 stitches DK 4mm needles - think I stocking stitched about 32 rows then changed to Eyelash/Ostrich yarn and knitted 7 rows for hair.  Sew up sides with seam ending up at the back.  Straight stitch a mouth - sew up bottom seam lightly stuff and sew up top seam. 
I made four I-cords , 2 for arms and 2 for legs - the arm ones being slightly shorter than the legs and tied a knot in the end to denote hands and feet - attach these.
Eyes could be stick on googly eyes as I have done, stitched or sewn on buttons - I'm thinking if the item is to be given to a small child stick on eyes or buttons may not be suitable due to choking risk so use safety eyes or embroider.
I got this idea from http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10016B.html?noImages= and changed it slightly - obviously these are much better than my effort!
 
Also managed two baby hats, one childs hat and a preemie cardigan
The preemie cardigan and two hats have now finished up an oddment I had in my odds and ends bags so this was good x
 
Until next week - keep on stash busting - happy knitting xx
 
 
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8 comments:

  1. Una3 March 2013 at 07:05

    Now I know what to use my eyelash wool for!! lovely little toy.

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  2. Ali3 March 2013 at 07:27

    Love Jaqueline Floppy! Especially the hair!
    Ali x

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  3. Vixen 3073 March 2013 at 12:07

    I love Jacqueline and yours is just as good if not prettier than the original hugs ginny

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  4. Anonymous3 March 2013 at 14:31

    Not sure which Christmas box appeal you mean, Jacqueline, but don't forget that Operation Christmas Child Shoebox appeal doesn't allow stuffed hand-knitted toys. I'm sure there are other appeals that do, though, and this will amuse some small child.

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  5. Jaqueline4 March 2013 at 00:33

    Thank you Puppetlady - It was going to be for Operation Christmas Child shoebox appeal and I had completely forgotten they dont allow stuffed items so this was very good of you to say - will edit the post xx

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  6. Ana BC4 March 2013 at 14:08

    Cute little Floppy! Also like the effect of the yarn in the hat.

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  7. linda5 March 2013 at 07:34

    So sweet Jaqueline, don't forget to link them up on my blog.

    http://lindacraftycorner.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/would-you-like-to-party_5.html

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  8. Anonymous5 March 2013 at 08:02

    Glad you took my comment the way it was intended. I didn't want to be a killjoy, but it would be such a shame if it had to be removed from your box.
    Puppets are allowed! (They're not stuffed.)
    Take care x

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