Gerald the Unfelted Stuffed Pig

Pattern: Felted Pigs by Judy Head
Yarn: Impeccable Antique Rose

I love my little piggy!

Things I learned while doing this project:

• how to use my new row counter (which was very important for this very row-specific increase/decrease project)
• sewing several pieces of knitting together
• sewing buttons onto knitting
• “embroidering” a snout
• stuffing a project
• crocheting a spiral tail (cast on 10 sts, half-crochet 3x into each st)

Next time I knit a stuffed toy, I have to make sure my knitting is tighter because you can see the stuffing through Gerry. Also, perhaps next time I’ll make a stuffed toy out of wool for felting.

Ugly Fingerless Gloves

Pattern: pattern on back of yarn
Yarn: Bernat's Jacquard Gemstone

Things I learned doing this project:

• the Magic Loop technique
• making a thumb gusset
• picking up stitches

I got this yarn on clearance. Personally, I don't like the colors, but my mom loves them. For some reason, they seem faded to me and very 1970's. The acrylic yarn is a little scratchy, so I hope that it softens up after a run through the washer. This was my first time trying the Magic Loop method. I really like it. So much easier than juggling four DPNs.

Booties for my Brother

Pattern: Bulky Yarn Booty by KnitAddicted community

Yarn: Wool-Ease Thick & Easy - Denim

I made these booties because my brother really wanted a pair. He wears a men's size 13 shoe. Unfortunately, the one skein that I had in my stash wasn't enough, so I had to go out and get another, albeit of a different dye lot.

What I learned while making these:

• my brother’s huge feet made me go out and get another skein of the same colorway (but not dye lot)
• 74 stitches in super bulky yarn weight is A LOT

I modified the pattern by starting the cuff at 36 stitches and then doing the cuff on 10.5 DPN.

My brother loves these.