While I was looking for patterns for the ornaments, I noticed lots of little stuffed toy patterns as well and decided to take the plunge and try
amigurumi for the kiddos again. Several years back I made
bunnies for the big girls, who were maybe 3 or 4 at the time, I think? Anyhow, they were very putzy, 8 pieces each plus the dresses, so I wasn't too excited to try again. When I was on bedrest while pregnant with Sam, I got someone to buy me yarn to make this
giraffe in two
versions, but I gave birth before I had time to make them for Sam and Reese.
The yarn's been in a box for a long time and is probably still there. They are 15 pieces each and a lot of sewing/assembly.
Probably not going to happen before the kids outgrow them.
So this year I am thinking of taking on small holiday themed amigurumi for Ryan, Reese, Ella, and Sam. I've got patterns for an
angel, a
reindeer, a
gingerbread person, and a
snowperson. If I get started now, and make one between each of my other projects, I should be OK. Gotta find those eyes, though! I tried to buy new ones and remembered that the last time, I had to order them online because the brick-and-mortars don't sell them anymore, at all. Just the glue-on googly eyes, and who needs those? Not this lady. I bought black round beads to use for the ornaments, but for something meant to be played with, I need something sturdier. Worst case, I will embroider them, badly.
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