A little more sweet Amigurumi to round up the week. This is the apple from the same book as the owl came from: Amigurumi World: Seriously Cute Crochet
. The pattern in the book includes a cute worm poking his head out of the apple, but I omitted that detail because I didn't think it would add anything to the toy for Z.
Like the owl, (or rather, I should say Ow-ul) this ami is made from Lion Brand Vanna's Choice acrylic.
I nearly lost control of App-pull before he even got his stuffing. "App-pull! App-pull!" I guess she liked the idea of having one of her favorite fruits turned into a stuffed toy. Needless to say, Z was happy to take possession of the final product.
I only wish that App-pull could help make some of the teething pain go away. Lately we've been battling the arrival of at least two molars and what look to be a couple of other teeth, and in the evenings our usually happy baby has been having an over abundance of sad meltdowns that are not temper tantrums. On the other hand, we have added a new component to her bedtime ritual. Now before she goes to bed she starts saying "ABC's! ABCs!" because she loves it when we go to this website and work through the letters. Some parts of it are a little advanced for the average 16 month old but she likes the graphics and the occasional bits of music that come around. She will sit with rapt attention in one of our laps so that she can watch this stuff. She's also thoroughly discovered computer peripherals. If you aren't careful now, she'll grab your mouse off your desk "Mouse! Mouse!" and run off with it. It's just amazing to see how many things she can put real words to now -- and how well she can pronounce so many words.
. The pattern in the book includes a cute worm poking his head out of the apple, but I omitted that detail because I didn't think it would add anything to the toy for Z.Like the owl, (or rather, I should say Ow-ul) this ami is made from Lion Brand Vanna's Choice acrylic.
I nearly lost control of App-pull before he even got his stuffing. "App-pull! App-pull!" I guess she liked the idea of having one of her favorite fruits turned into a stuffed toy. Needless to say, Z was happy to take possession of the final product.
I only wish that App-pull could help make some of the teething pain go away. Lately we've been battling the arrival of at least two molars and what look to be a couple of other teeth, and in the evenings our usually happy baby has been having an over abundance of sad meltdowns that are not temper tantrums. On the other hand, we have added a new component to her bedtime ritual. Now before she goes to bed she starts saying "ABC's! ABCs!" because she loves it when we go to this website and work through the letters. Some parts of it are a little advanced for the average 16 month old but she likes the graphics and the occasional bits of music that come around. She will sit with rapt attention in one of our laps so that she can watch this stuff. She's also thoroughly discovered computer peripherals. If you aren't careful now, she'll grab your mouse off your desk "Mouse! Mouse!" and run off with it. It's just amazing to see how many things she can put real words to now -- and how well she can pronounce so many words.
How cute, I would totally crochet that but I have huge gauge issues in crochet lol
I saw that book last night and gave it a second look. I'm just learning to crochet and not committed to it, but your words and adorable toys make me wish I had someone small to make toys for.
That's a great site! One of my friends has been teaching her daughter to sign as part of learning to speak, so it was very cute when a year or so ago she would be too shy to speak up but not too shy to sign that she would like some more cake!
I will have to keep this site in mind for later!
I love App-pull--very cute! That's a nice alphabet site, too. We may try that out as the girls get older. Our girls' spoken words are limited to S saying "Yum-yum-yum-yummy-yummy-yummy." Enjoy Z's learning and using new words!
Have you got the book Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. & John Archambault? It's a great alphabet book with a great rhythm - I think your little one would love it. The apple looks wonderful!
I second the chicka chicka boom boom book, very good.
Lately for teething I've been taking some of the Gerber wagon wheels and getting them wet then freezing them. She seems to like it but we aren't on molars yet.
That is quite cute.
Cute apple! My daughter didn't say much at all at Z's age, but was signing. Even a few months ago (she turned 3 on Monday), she couldn't say apple, but signed it. She could say purple though! LOL.
For teething, a lot of people swear by Hyland's Teething tabs (or gel?).