It's a good thing I don't have to feed all these critters!

Rick and Ruby are the names given to these adorable kitties, named after Maureen's grandkitties. The faces show so much personality.

 Henry the Bunny was Carole's creation which she worked on last week. He can sit properly now that he has legs.

 This little puffball is just the right size for a little hand to hold. 

 The afternoon Chicks worked feverishly on their current critter projects.

 Barbara B.'s bumblebee received his first stripe.

 Janna's colorful teddy bears haven't received their stuffing yet but they will soon.

 Debbie's panda bear is taking shape, one body part at a time.

 Elaine's teddy bear has his head and soon his body will take shape too.

 Jan made a cute cabled sweater for her furry dog and is progressing to the hat portion of the pattern.

 The evening Chicks are camera shy so we'll go to the projects.

 Maureen continues to make progress on her cowl.

 And Dorah has come a long way on her Helix hat. I love those colors!

 Carole put down her knitting needles and picked up a crochet hook to make the beginning of a  hedgehog.

Every week we add another few critters to the inventory. At this rate we should have a nice collection by the end of January which is when we are hoping to make delivery. 

Have a good week and keep those needles clicking!

Meet our new friends

This week's menagerie brightened our day! 

 There was standing room only this afternoon as everyone worked feverishly on their critters.

 Their small size make them easy to knit in a group setting and quick to finish.

 Jan's Teddy Bear is going to be fuzzy and cuddly.

 Barbara B. started another Owl Puff with a pretty turquoise yarn (my favorite color).

 Janna's two bears have the sweetest smiles. We think the one on the left should be named Jerry Garcia. LOL!

 I'm curious to see Elaine's Teddy Bear completed. It looks like he's wearing black trousers and a red sweater.

 Barbara B.'s hedgehog was completed quickly after all the confusion last week trying to interpret the instructions. And Debbie's kitty down front has a chubby body and long whiskers.

Barbara B. started a bumblebee this week. I think he will be adorable. 

 Debbie put the finishing touches on her skiing Teddy Bear. We all thought she gave him ski poles but they were her wooden needles.

 Officer Robbie was fun to make but those star badges were awfully hard to cut out of felt. If you have a better idea about making them, I'm open to ideas.

 I designed this furry friend using a tubular cast on for the top of his head which gave him folded ears like a Scottish Fold kitten.

 I'm not sure who made these slippers but they'll go into the inventory for a future donation.

 Carole and Dorah were my only Chicks tonight. Carole brought us two finished hedgehogs. They both have sleepy eyes.

 Here she is putting the legs on Henry the Bunny.

 Now he can stand and not fall over. He just needs his facial features.

 And Dorah started the stripes on her Helix hat which will be navy, white, and gray stripes.

We're having way too much fun with these animals. But isn't that what knitting is all about?!

It still feels like summer

It's been so unseasonably warm around here lately that it seems weird to be knitting winter clothes but eventually it will get cold and then we'll be complaining about snow. But we will have warm things to donate to those who need them. 

Dorah's Zoe hat is a little bit longer this week. I just love the stitch definition on this pattern.

 Last week Carole's yarn did not want to cooperate with her pattern so she ripped it out and started this cute little pullover and the yarn is much happier.

 Maureen is back after a bit of a hiatus. She's working on a baby blanket with a nice washable acrylic yarn. 

 Margaret's hands were busily knitting away on this baby hat.

 She started the stripes tonight.

 My round blanket, on which I have begun a ruffled edge, has so many stitches I don't dare count them for fear of going into shock!

Maureen and Margaret brought their hats to add to the inventory. Maureen's is the green cabled and the blue is Margaret's Barley Hat.

 Since the blanket was taking so long to finish I threw in a quick bunny project. I think I like knitting little toys and just might make a few more.

The afternoon Chicks had conflicts today but they'll be back next week. In the meantime, 

Keep those needles clicking!