Introducing Peppy the Penguin!
I knitted this guy up just before Christmas using #6 needles and some yarn in my stash. He came out taller than I expected at almost 7 inches, but was worth the effort. My favorite feature is the little feet that allow him to stand on his own.
If you would like to knit up a cute penguin, the pattern can be found here.
Merriam Webster defines parliament as a “the group of people who are responsible for making the laws in some kinds of government.” They seem to have forgotten that a group of owls is also known as a parliament. I could really ramble on about the irony of the “wise old owl” and any part of government, but I will not.
Birthdays at our house are always special. We celebrate them twice. First, on the actual day, with just family. Then, we celebrate again with friends.
For the family cake, my daughter requested a Lemon cake with raspberry filling but left the decorations up to me. She has recently created a fascination for owls, so I knew what to do. Continue reading “Owl Birthday Cake”
I had a little monkey, his name was Tiny Tim… Are you familiar with this nursery rhyme? It is one my hubby has taught me. Tiny Tim is the perfect name for this little guy, as he is less than 4 inches tall. 
I found this free pattern here on Ravelry. I used #3 needles and less than 45 yards of worsted weight yarn. He is knitted flat and then sewn together. I changed the eyes by using 6/0 glass beads instead of embroidering them as the pattern recommended.
Happy Knitting
I had a little monkey; his name was Tiny Tim.
I put him in the bathtub to see if he could swim.
He drank up all the water. He ate up all the soap.
Now my little monkey, has a bubble in his throat.
Living in Northeast Florida, we are surrounded by lizards. Every time I step out the front door, I hear the little critters rustling in the leaves. It has taken me a while to get used to them. The good news is they seem to keep the insect population under control. When I saw this free pattern on Ravelry, I knew I had to knit one.
