Toy KAL (Knit or Crochet)

Knit-Alongs
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Hello everyone! :waving:

[B]UPDATE: Since our July 2008 Toy Knit-Along was such a success, we’ve decided to keep it going indefinitely! So if you want to join us in making toys with yarn, you are more than welcome! :hug:[/B]

I’m SO excited to host my very first monthly KH Knit-Along.
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Last year, I was always interested in watching Hildie or Braden post the latest knit-along. I can’t believe I’m doing it this time!
:woohoo:

Anyway…back to business.

Our July KAL is [B][SIZE=4][COLOR=blue][U]T[COLOR=red]O[/COLOR][COLOR=seagreen]Y[/COLOR][COLOR=purple]S[/COLOR][/U][/COLOR][/SIZE][/B]!

You can knit or crochet any toy of your choice this month.

I’m planning on making one of the animals from the Alan Dart"Noah’s Ark" pattern I got with a recent “Simply Knitting” magazine. I’m also interested in the patterns by Jean Greenhowe. And there are many others that appeal to me as well.

I’ve never knit or crochet a toy before, but I figure that summer is a perfect time to do it. You only need little bits of yarn, and the project shouldn’t take too long.

So, look through your patterns, choose a toy to make, and get crackin! :thumbsup:

If you’ve never noticed the free patterns available on the internet, get started here:

Free Knitting Patterns for Toys
Free Crochet Patterns for Toys

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Great KAL Shandeh. I might jump in on this one if I can get some time!

~danielle~

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I think I might make some of these little guys -
http://jeangreenhowe.com/Images/Rainbow_Babies.pdf

But I just love Baby Bobbi Bear, too.

:think:

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For the last week I have been crocheting toy animals. I will post some pics when I take them of the latest ones.

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Yay! I hope you find time to join us! :hug:

I was just looking at those Rainbow Babies, Jan! They are ADORABLE!!! :heart: :heart:

How cool is that?! :cheering:

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Jan, I wish you had the pattern to make this one:
http://www.jeangreenhowe.com/animals14.html

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I will be making a toy. not sure which one yet. I do have the Noar Ark pull out from that magazine. I also love that Bobbi bear, very cute.
Have found a free pattern for a teddy that looks like Mr Bean’s which my son think is so funny. to many choices

http://www.knitting-and.com/knitting/patterns/toys/beanbear.htm

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That is really cute. :yay:

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Yay! Thanks for joining us! :cheering:

Yes it is! It is perfect for a knitter with a kitty…like you!

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Count me in!!! I love making toys :slight_smile:

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Ugh. I have so many things that I have to finish that I just don’t know if I’ll have time this month. I’m looking forward to everyone’s projects though!

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Says the toy making Queen!

Your toys are always gorgeous.

Not sure I’d get to finish my toy by the end of the month but it’s something to aim for.

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I am sure you will finish it.:)…

Race ya !!!:happydance:

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Cool! :thumbsup:

I know what you mean. I barely have time to eat! :roflhard:

Go for it, my friend! :hug:

:woohoo:

I still haven’t decided what I’m going to make. I’ll probably end up making a pebble baby. :teehee:

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I bought some stuffing today so I’ve got to finish the toy now. I might have to redo a leg, seems one is a little longer than the other, whoops!

Rita wouldn’t have done that!:teehee:

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I have looked around and I am still deciding…
But I do think I will make Kate the Cat though:

http://knitty.com/ISSUEwinter05/PATTkate.html

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I can assure you ,That i have done many mistakes with many toys but unlike garments ,you can get away with a mistake or two :slight_smile: And i have lol
Nice to have you on board:woot:

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Here is the Alan Dart Tooth Fairy as she is for now :slight_smile: Still have a bit to do

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Cute, Rita!

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I finished these just before July and I wont have time during the month to make any more I have got to many things on the needles right now. But I thought that I would share one of the pics I have of some toys I crocheted. The patterns are from Lion Brand yarn and they are refered to as Amigurumi patterns and they are so easy to make this pic is of the ones I made over a weekend.