[Nfb-krafters-korner] Knitting Stuffed Toys

[Lovette Yewchan]

Hi there. I have a cat pattern that I like.
You make the body and the legs come from that. YOu make the head and tail separately.
I am not good at making face parts so leave that for my kids to help with.

Lovette

> On Apr 21, 2017, at 4:42 PM, Annette Carr via Nfb-krafters-korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Henry,
> 
> There are many patterns for all types of stuffed animals and more.  Some are
> worked flat and then the pieces are sewn together, and others are worked in
> the round.  Some patterns tell you which circular technique to use and
> others leave it up to you.  Your choices are double pointed needles, Magic
> Loop and 2 circular needles.  
> 
> Since I hate seaming, it takes me a long time to find a pattern I like.  My
> friend found the Elijah Elephant pattern for me.  The pattern is designed
> for double pointed needles.  It could be done using the magic loop technique
> with a circular needle.  There are no seams.  You make the head including
> the trunk, then pick up stitches at the bottom of the head to make the body,
> then pick up stitches on the body to make each of the legs and arms, and
> finally you pick up stitches on either side of the head for the ears.  You
> stuff as you go.  You can be creative with adding eyes.
> 
> The Octopus pattern I use is one I modified primarily from a pattern called
> Ollie the Octopus.  Again in order to avoid seaming, I worked in the round
> starting at the top of the head.  I used the 2 circular needle technique.
> This allowed me to work all 8 legs at the same time.  It was a bit crazy at
> times, and care had to be taken to not get the 8 strands of working yarn
> tangled.  
> 
> I have not found a pattern for a teddy bear, puppy or kitten that I like.
> 
> Annette
> 
> 
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> 
> Hi Annette, is there a specific site to go to find these toys?
> Are they done on Circular needles?
> Thanks.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Annette Carr via Nfb-krafters-korner
> Sent: Friday, April 21, 2017 4:26 PM
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> Cc: Annette Carr
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Knitting Stuffed Toys
> 
> Ramona,
> 
> 
> 
> I was wondering what pattern you use to knit the teddy bears.  Lately I have
> been making stuffed elephants.  I just finished the 4th one today.  The
> pattern is seamless, and I think it is called Elijah Elephant.  If I
> remember correctly it is a free down load from Revelry.
> 
> 
> 
> I've also knitted an octopus or 2.  Oh, and I cannot forget the crocheted
> turtle Theresa recently taught.  Teddy bears, puppies and kittens are on my
> To-Do list if I can find a pattern I like.
> 
> 
> 
> Annette
> 
> 
> 
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