Here’s another Peace Afghan made by Kimela. (she made one a while ago – you can see it here)
If you want the pattern, you’ll find it at the blog So Far, So Good by clicking here
Kimela also finished a trio of snowmen from a kit at Herschnerrs.
Very, very nice, Kimela… thank you for sharing the pictures!
Head: Ch 16
Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. Repeat 2nd row 18 times more – 20 rows altogether. At end of row 20, do not ch 1, but turn.
Neck; Row 21: Sl st in first 5 sts, ch 1, sc in next 5 sts, ch 4, turn.
Body: Row 22: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 2 ch, 1 sc in 5 sc across, ch 4, turn
Row 23: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 2 ch, sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn
Row 24: 1 sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn. repeat row 24 8 times more; end off. Make another piece the same.
Legs: Ch 7.
Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1, turn
Row 2: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. Repeat row 2 10 times more; end off. Make 3 more leg pieces the same.
Arms: Ch 5
Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1, turn.
Row 2: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. Repeat row 2 11 times more; end off. Make 3 more arm pieces the same.
Finishing: Cut two square eyes, two round ears and one nose from brown felt. Cut tongue from red felt. Sew eyes, nose and tongue in place. Embroider mouth with brown thread. Sew ears to top corners of head on wrong side. Using rug yarn and large-eyed needle, sew two arm pieces together for each arm, leaving one end open. Stuff arms firmly. Sew leg pieces together in same way and stuff.
Pin legs and arms to wrong side of front body pieces in positions shown. Place body pieces together and sew around edge, catching in arms and legs. Leave top portion open. Stuff body, then sew shoulders and neck. Sew head pieces together, catching in ears, stuffing as you go. Tie a gay ribbon around your new bear’s neck.
Look what I found on the Lion Brand Yarn Craft blog today! It’s from their podcast, but I don’t do podcasts. If the truth is told – I’m not very clear on just what a podcast is. Happily for me, they put links from their podcast on the blog.
Ah -
blogs are something a vintage grandmother can understand!
Here are the links to the Lion Brand Last Minute Gift patterns. You know you can trust a Lion Brand pattern, so pick one or two – or more – and get started! Easy projects are waiting to become charming gifts!
Many of these patterns (okay, not all – but many) are quick and easy to do. So take a break from the frantic pace of holiday planning, relax into your favorite chair and create a bit of childhood joy for Christmas.
Knit Toys
1. A set of barnyard finger puppets
2. Brady’s bucket of balls (very colorful – a really nice baby gift!)
4. the Rainbow Babies (my favorite on this list)
6. A fur trimmed Coat and Hat set for the American Girl doll
7. Such a cute Chenille Bear!
Crochet Toys
8. Learn your colors Fish Counting Toy – quick, easy, colorful, fun!
9. A mini roll-up Checker Board
10. Raggedy Ann and Andy – very nice, but I’d make those eyes a bit smaller…
11. Wow! A fantasy Castle with Characters
12. One Giant Panda!
13. My favorite Barbie pattern – Feeding the Geese (geese included!)
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