Bichons In Berry Sauce

an explanation for the past few months

It seems like we just became engaged, but it's more than half over, and I'm getting married in 5 months. Less than that. Eek! Most of the bigger things have been booked, thank goodness. Most recently, we found and booked a DJ, photographer, and picture site (at the George Eastman House West Garden). Mostly, I just have little things left to do. Like picking favors and invitations. A lot more fun than playing phone tag, getting pricing info, and trying to make sure I'm not getting taken for a ride.

Even during the planning, I have been knitting! We have a new nephew, baby Oliver, who is lucky enough to receive an extra soft knitted teddy.

Pattern: Harry Bear, free on the Berroco website
Yarn: Chinchilla, in Fawn (one skein!)
Needles: Boye circular, size 8

He's knit in two pieces: the back and the front, then seamed together. The pattern is easy to follow, and uses short rows to shape the feet, belly, schnooler, ears, and buns. The yarn is a bit hard to work with at first, but I got used to it a few inches into him. The nose and eyes are embroidered on, making him perfect for new little ones. He's so soft, and doesn't even look knitted (or handmade).

Little Abby's favorite toys are the soft, squishy ones. Especially the ones with squeakers, or some sort of musical button inside. Abby was going nuts while I stuffed Harry, she wanted him very badly. I put him up on the counter for safe keeping, and she stalked him for the evening, trying to figure out her best plan of attack.

I have a couple more finished projects to show from my time away, plus a few new ones. In preparation for making the Lillelam Pullover, I'm going to make a stab at Eunny's Endpaper Mitts. Am I nuts?