Santa's Elves

We have been trying to make 2011 a homemade Christmas this year. It has been very challenging, more meaningful, and way more fun! Except for the fact that we can't post what we're up to for fear of the intended person to see it. This gift, however, has already been given to our first nephew Max, so its okay to show you now. Bodecia made it for him. Can you see the owls in the pattern?

Isn't he adorable?! At first he wasn't too sure about it, but he soon decided he liked it. More importantly, his mother LOVED it. He's just so cute!



This is what happens...

...when a ball of yarn hides in your dirty clothes and sneaks into your washer.

Fun times.



Monkey Princess



This is a Monkey Princess.



This is also a Monkey Princess.



 

 This Monkey Princess....



Was made for this Monkey Princess....

I love making custom stuffed toys, so when my friend asked me to make a "Monkey Princess" doll for her daughter who goes by that nickname, I was very excited. It took my only a week to complete and I am so pleased with the result! I think it might be one of the cutest things I have ever made. This like all of my projects is my own pattern and I think I got the proportions just right. I also really like the look of firmly stuffed, tight single crochet in cotton. It gives it a very smooth, round, look that I am in love with. The face is wool felt and the tiara is some sparkley thread. She even has little pink socks that stay on her feet just like the real Monkey Princess!

~Bodecia