Leslie and I have been chatting about feeling the yearning to knit but not wanting to make a man-size jumper but something small, like a baby item or a teddy bear (big hint there). We loved Lucy's knitted bear, Rainier, and it reminded me that I made a bear from a pattern in the same book as Lucy last year (you can see it here), and that I had actually knitted up all of the individual pieces for another one in the summer. But sewing up the pieces is my least favourite part of the process so I just left them to fester in the meantime. Now I've published a picture of the pieces I feel kind of obligated to sew them up so watch this spot.
When I fished them out of the bag I had put them in, I also found these. I bought them in Carlisle at Christmas, they are made of papier mache, the large head is about the size of a ping pong ball. I thought they would look good with arms and legs made of yo-yos. (Though goodness knows when, if ever, I'll get round to that!)
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The first thing I thought of was Lucy's Bear... They are so cute...can't wait to see your version.
What a fun little bear this is bound to be . . . . can't wait to see him all stitched and stuffed *s*
Looking forward to seeing the bear! You're committed now! Are you enjoying 'Notes from an Exhibition'? I really loved it. We discussed it at my book group too, and everyone found it very powerful.
It does look like hardwork, but will be adorable I'm sure. I remember those yo-yo dolls, hope you find the time...
Yes! Just seeing all those little bitty pieces, I knew what it was! I can't wait to see your beary precious creation!
O dear, you have reminded me I have lots of little knitted things, & crochet things, not finished. I have a little doll blanket in Granny squares- they just need to be joined together.
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