Ravelry Gift-A-Long: Non-Wearables

“Somewhere on the train from Aberdeen to Inverness (Scotland), there was a little hill with a flock of sheep having a nap in the sun. Some of the sheep were white, some were dark. And they were scattered all over the hill like a checkerboard. They were playing Sheepy Draughts, for sure.

This pattern is for a floppy, huggable toy cat. The pattern employs stranded color work and two dimensional shaping that will be familiar to anyone who has done two color mittens and who would like to branch out to knitting toys. The pieces are all knit separately then blocked, loosely stuffed, and joined. Knitting, joining, and stuffing separately in this manner allows the fabric to be knit tight enough to make a sturdy toy but also creates nice flexible joints. With all the features done…

A squishy dachshund with an irresistible smile! Who couldn’t use a little sidekick to brighten their day?

A playful little monster with big ears and toes so cute you’ll just want to nibble them! Short rows are used to do most of the shaping. Clever techniques are used on the feet and hands to leave very few ends to weave in!

This nice, mild mannered man becomes a fierce wolfman in the light of the full moon! When your friends see the doll sitting on your shelf no one will assume the secret he has hidden inside.

The troll is the grumpy curmudgeon of the group. His hobbies include hiding under bridges and occasionally eating goats. Some say that all he really needs is a friend but he’s too shy to ask. Consider making a pair so that they won’t be lonely!

Sea Serpent Squish is a soft toy for the Nessie fans out there. At a width of 19” and with joining to make it a solid piece, it would also make a super fun throw pillow!

This sweet little pixie is playful and friendly as can be. She helps watch over all the creatures in the forest and makes sure the rascals stay out of trouble. She is a big sister to everyone and very much enjoys being helpful.

Strelka may be small, but he’s brave and scrappy!

---The perfect outfit for the North Pole this Christmas. A cosy festive themed Shawl Collar Jacket with tiny sheep (Ramdeer) motif’s worked around the body and sleeves. To complete the outfit, a wobbly red nose and a handsome pair of antlers.

A festive, silly table runner - super fun to knit in color changing yarns. It looked to me like a candy-land road or an elf-sized red carpet. Knit as long or short as you like, based on your target table.

Izzy is about the most huggable reptile you’ll ever find! Bobble teeth give her a little less dangerous of a look than her counterparts. She’s not hurting anyone with those worn down stubs! Stripes give the body a distinct look while adding a bit of fun to the knit.

A chic woman-about-town pattern! Experiment with different color combinations and have some fun!

Baby Mango Blanket Buddy is a fantastic toy for a baby.

A big chunk of sales will be donated to an organization doing good somewhere in the world—click to my designer page (Lee Meredith at the top of this page) to find details about where current sales will be going.