The Bunny Couple

I finished the bunny couple up this weekend. They came out looking really, really nice. I wish the groom could put on his hat though, it's only for show. There aren't any holes for the ears. At work everyone was asking if these are for someone getting married that I know but the real answer is that I just love knitting up the bunnies. There will be a photographer and bridal party to be knitted over the summer.

At our home we had some sad news. One of our real life bunnies, Lily had to be put to sleep this week. She had stopped eating and was just fading away even with all of the special care and attention she was getting. The vet said she had a touch of bunny pneumonia and wouldn't have lasted much longer. We had a nice burial for her and everyone was crying. She was much loved and will be much missed. The bride bunny is knitted in yarn the same color as Lily was.

Bunny Bride

The bunny bride is coming along nicely. She needs a lot of work on her head and all of her accessories. The helper cats like to lay on the table and watch her being worked on.

Bunnies

I had to start on a new project once I completed the gray elephant. I selected a pattern from my collection and decided on another bunny. It's the bridal bunny set from Alan Dart. I'm starting off with the bride bunny and using all yarn from my stash. I'm always amazed that I have just the right color. I've knit all of the body parts and just have the veil and bouquet to go. It's been raining this afternoon so that has encouraged me to keep the needles humming. I've got the cat helpers surrounding me and keeping me company. Now it's back to the workbench for some assembly.

New Toy Elephant

I started this little (10 inch tall) elephant last week from a new book I had purchased. "Knitted Wild Animals" by Sarah Keen. I worked up fast and came out quite adorable. I can imagine some child playing with it in their jungle. The designers instructions took a little bit getting used to but where clear and instructive when followed line by line. I look forward to doing another 'wild' animal. I've already ordered the second book in the series.

Library Exhibit Pictures

Medieval Mice, Sheep, Spot the cat and the dachshund.

The Circus Mice

The trapeze artists on their tinker toys.

Here are some pictures of the exhibit at my local library. It's hard to take pictures through glass. I'm getting lots of good comments and the staff report good vibes and a lot of pointing and laughter from both children and grownups alike.

I've almost finished up all of the pieces for my elephant. Just the tusks to go and it's on to assembly. The other item for my needles is a black sock for SFS. It's hard to knit on black yarn but I've got enough for 2 pair, so that is what is next. My knitting bag is ready and at hand and I'm set to go.

Rainy days don't get me down

A rainy Saturday here at my house. I'm at my work table with one cat helper stretched out on the table and another cuddled up in the chair. They help out so much just giving me company. I do have to de-fur a lot but it all balances it out. In-between doing loads of laundry and cleanup binges around the house I've been working on finishing up some projects that have been piling up.

Finished this week is an baby alligator scarf, a triangle neck scarf and a dalek wash-cloth. I started an elephant from the book, Knitted Wild Animals' and that is fun to knit. I'm washing and blocking finished objects so the work room is full up with all kinds of stretched out things. Having it raining outside makes me feel good about staying inside and working on the many projects. So it's back to work with a new dvd and some popcorn and another project in the finished pile.

My Exhibit

I've been bringing in all of my knitted toys and animals to work for the last couple of weeks. Well today it all came to pass and I was able to put them on display where I work. They'll be there for the summer. It's great to see so many of them all together. I was worried that there was to much space and not enough creatures but there are plenty. They really look all nice on glass shelves.

It's hard to believe that I've knit that much, but it's true. And that doesn't even count the socks, scarves and other items that have come off of my needles the last couple of years. I loved taking them out of their boxes and arranging them carefully each in their own vignette. Already the staff where I work has told me they love the exhibit and marvel at the amount of work I've put into it.

There's more to be added but I have to finish them up.