Project: Celestine, by Nora Gaughn and Berroco (free pattern)
Yarn: Regia Kaffe Fassett Color 4451 and Regia Kaffe Fassett 4350
Needles:Grafton Fibers Darn Pretty Size 0 Double Points
I don't think I ever mentioned this project before now, even though it's been in my rotation since Christmas time when I decided I needed an excuse to buy some of the Regia sock yarns with the Kaffe Fassett colorways. I picked two colorways that I thought co-ordinated a little bit -- one more easter eggy and one more boy-like in hopes that I would get a nice balance of colors. I alternated points so there are 6 of each colorway. I am almost 100% sure that I could get another Celestine out of what I have left over, but I think the remainders will become socks for Ms. Z since she is in need of some more socks.
When I started knitting Doddy, my original intention was that it be for my new nephew. But when it became clear that Doddy was going to be quite large, I decided that it would be better as a toy for Ms. Z and I would find something else for Mr. C. Celestine worked in sock yarn is just right for a smaller baby (size 0 needles gave me the perfect firm structure and let me stuff the thing relatively densely without having to worry that the polyfill would sneak out), both in size and washability. And I hope the bright colors will be intriguing for a young baby as well.
This project is an easy knit, though it does take a little while -- I'd estimate that each point took me 45 minutes to an hour. Which means that a dedicated person without a lot of distractions could probably knit it in a weekend. The only fidgity part is the last point, which requires that you pick up 55 stitches around the last opening after you've stuffed the body of the toy. But now that I've finished, if I didn't know which point I'd knit on last, I wouldn't be able to tell.
Even though I've been enjoying seeing the completed version of this toy, and I've been tempted to take it to work to sit on my desk and make me smile, I've high hopes of getting it off into the mail so that it can get into the hands of the little person it was made for.
Yarn: Regia Kaffe Fassett Color 4451 and Regia Kaffe Fassett 4350
Needles:Grafton Fibers Darn Pretty Size 0 Double Points
I don't think I ever mentioned this project before now, even though it's been in my rotation since Christmas time when I decided I needed an excuse to buy some of the Regia sock yarns with the Kaffe Fassett colorways. I picked two colorways that I thought co-ordinated a little bit -- one more easter eggy and one more boy-like in hopes that I would get a nice balance of colors. I alternated points so there are 6 of each colorway. I am almost 100% sure that I could get another Celestine out of what I have left over, but I think the remainders will become socks for Ms. Z since she is in need of some more socks.
When I started knitting Doddy, my original intention was that it be for my new nephew. But when it became clear that Doddy was going to be quite large, I decided that it would be better as a toy for Ms. Z and I would find something else for Mr. C. Celestine worked in sock yarn is just right for a smaller baby (size 0 needles gave me the perfect firm structure and let me stuff the thing relatively densely without having to worry that the polyfill would sneak out), both in size and washability. And I hope the bright colors will be intriguing for a young baby as well.
This project is an easy knit, though it does take a little while -- I'd estimate that each point took me 45 minutes to an hour. Which means that a dedicated person without a lot of distractions could probably knit it in a weekend. The only fidgity part is the last point, which requires that you pick up 55 stitches around the last opening after you've stuffed the body of the toy. But now that I've finished, if I didn't know which point I'd knit on last, I wouldn't be able to tell. Even though I've been enjoying seeing the completed version of this toy, and I've been tempted to take it to work to sit on my desk and make me smile, I've high hopes of getting it off into the mail so that it can get into the hands of the little person it was made for.
Nice work on the photography.
Very cute! It sounds like it would be a great project for using up sock yarn leftovers as well.
I love it! It's been on my queue for a knitted toy also. I'm a little bit scared about the picking up stitches after stuffing it, too.
I love this!! I've had this pattern in my queue for quite a while but with these yarns (that I have in my stash!!) it's beautiful! Uh oh...I feel a case of startitis coming on... :)
Want! Must knit! *narrowly restrains self from ditching work and running home to raid the stash*
I would not have realized the potential for "brightly colored baby toy" from that "elegant white tree-topper" version-- thank heavens you did!
Wow! That is really cute! I looked at the original and I would never have considered making it in white for a tree. Clever you to realize its potential as a great toy!
I love how this turned out. Very cute and fun, and your color choices (mix of 2 sock yarns) is perfect.
I may have to add this to my queue for Evie. Thanks
Cute! Very nice work. I may consider making one of those for my niece's upcoming 1st birthday.