Everyone Needs a Monkey

Do you like monkeys? Do you knit? If not, you might want to skip today's post.

I was recently filled with this urge to own a monkey themed dishcloth. It happens, sometimes, I suppose. This monkey is based on one of my own wee drawings, and I wrote up the pattern so you, too, can fulfill your own monkey dishcloth need. :)

This is my first written pattern, so comments and constructive crits are welcome. I'd love to see if you make your own monkey, of course. The pattern is free, but if you really, really love it and feel the urge to donate, my mom could sure use some help. Her blog is at pleasehelpmom.blogspot.com.

Download Everyone Needs a Monkey Dishcloth pattern (.pdf)

I knit, too.

I’m a slow knitter, but I was drawn to play in the 52 Pair Plunge that started June 1st. A group of slightly insane, I mean DARING folks try to knit lots of socks in a year. 52 pairs to be exact. Here are my first two pairs, Pair 1/52 and 2/52.

I want to make a few pairs of baby socks for Warm Woolies and for a local charity baby cupboard for babies in need to start with. Not only is this good karma, but it’ll make me feel like I’m accomplishing something. I'm a really slow knitter, see... At the same time I’m working on baby socks, I’m making some big socks for my husband’s big feet, so it balances out.

adorable, or frightening?

As Scott would say-- "Yes."

Actually, I think that Mochimochiland is the best business I've discovered all week. Go check them out, and let me know which toy you love best. I see handmade gifts in my future. :) I've already picked ones out to make for my mom and my husband.

Mochimochi Shop: Tubby Pattern

That Sockmadness Bus Stop I Have Known (Delridge and Roxbury, West Seattle)

I've been knitting my sockmadness sock like a madwoman. Buffy (season 6) is perfect for sockmadnessing. Unfortunately, things like work keep interrupting, but here's my update: