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August 14, 2008 - Posted by Alice Schnebly

Super Froggie!

Project Specs
Pattern: Happy Frog by Emily Stoneking
Pattern Source: Emily’s Etsy Shop
Yarn: Malabrigo Merino Worsted in Lettuce, about .25 skeins
Needles: US 4 Clover Bamboo DPNs
Date Started: 8/9/08
Date Finished: 8/10/08
Final Measurements: Aboug 6” tall from top of his eyes to the tip of his toes
See Mert on Ravelry!

Since all of you have probably read about Grace and my Olympic Plans by now, I’d like you to introduce you to Mert, who’s basically become my own little Olympic mascot! We’ve been through some pretty tough times since the start of the games (two words: stomach virus) but things are looking up now and I’m hopefully back on track to finish my goals. It’s not going to be easy, but the challenge is most of the fun, right?

This quirky little frog was such a fun knit. He was mostly finished in one morning, but I set him down to start on a different project before adding his mouth. Of course I chose to work with Malabrigo. I love how the semi-solid colors really add depth to toys that you can’t get with a solid plied worsted weight wool. I think Malabrigo is perfect for little things like this; plus the with the insane yardage in each skein I have partial balls of this stuff everywhere!

I made a couple adjustments while working the pattern. I added an extra decrease round to the body to end up with six stitches; the final row in the body section of the pattern mistakenly says you’ll end up with six stitches but you end with twelve. I also knit the eyes from the bottom up rather than the top down since whenever I begin working in the round with a small number of stitches, my cast on always ends up looking a bit sloppy.

Also some of you noticed the little birthday cake icon next to my name on Ravelry this past week, so thank you for the nice birthday wishes! Yes, I’m another year older now—I guess you could say I’m officially in my upper 20’s. Yikes! It was a pretty low-key birthday, but I did get to go see Joel McHale perform which was hilarious. I also got a new camera! Yes, I finally upgraded from my old Nikon Coolpix to a new Digital SLR. Thanks, Mom, Dad, and Kenny! It was perfect timing too since my old camera was just about totally done in. I can’t wait to experiment more with all the functions and fun stuff this new camera has!

Comments

September 10, 2008, 7:52 pm - Jesseca

I can't knit. I tried sewing and really wasn't good at it.

September 10, 2008, 7:51 pm - Jesseca

This is too cute! I saw your fox one
on flickr that made me in love! You have such a talent! Froggie rocks!

August 17, 2008, 4:52 pm - ~Kristie (http://guiltypleasures.wordpress.com)
Your talent for knitted toys is amazing!
August 17, 2008, 12:10 pm - Leslie (www.whatastitch.blogspot.com)
I love Mert! He is full of cuteness and personality.
August 16, 2008, 7:57 am - dottyspots (http://www.ninnynoodlenoo.com)
He's adorable - I've added him to my faves in Ravelry! I think I'm going to have to shoehorn some time to knit him in!
Happy belated birthday too!
August 15, 2008, 7:06 pm - Christy (http://www.handcrampcrafts.com/blog)
He's totally awesome!
August 15, 2008, 2:22 pm - Madge (http://knitdevil.blogspot.com/)
Happy belated birthday!
*rah rah rah* Go Ravelympicer!
August 15, 2008, 10:57 am - apixiegirl (magicpixieknitter.blogspot.com)
Mert is just too adorable..!!
August 15, 2008, 10:10 am - whitney (http://whitknits.wordpress.com)
I love Mert! I'm glad you're feeling better, and how exciting about the new camera!
August 15, 2008, 9:29 am - Jodi (caffeinatedyarn.blogspot.com)
What a super cutie!
August 14, 2008, 11:40 pm - mai (http://www.morningstar113.com/blog/)
i love mert! he is adorable. i hope you're feeling better soon and that your stomach issues work themselves out.
August 14, 2008, 10:30 pm - the Lady (www.theladyknits.blogspot.com)
What a funny little froggy, very cute! Go Ravelympians!
August 14, 2008, 7:02 pm - sue (mcintyreknits.blogspot.com)
Oh he is so cute! Love his eyes. I do hope your over the worst of your tummy bug, arent they awful.
August 14, 2008, 6:30 pm - kelly-ann
Adorable frog! How exciting about the new camera. You will find you just start taking pictures of anything you see just to see what the camera can do. I have had one for 6 months, but I am still too lazy to read the manual - I just want to take pictures :)
By the way, I thought you and Grace would be doing 10 projects between the two of you during the Olympics until I saw the lists...10 projects each! AMAZING! Can't wait to see the results :)
August 14, 2008, 5:34 pm - Claire (www.justclaire.blogspot.com)
Mert is just lovely!! Sorry to hear you've been under the weather. Hope you're back to 100% now. Oh! what I'd give to still be in my twenties. Make the most of it, you'll be my age (officially early 40s) before you know it!!!
August 14, 2008, 5:24 pm - kim (http://www.yarnabuse.com)
Awesome photograph there! That is SO cute, I'm afraid I am going to have to copy you. It can't be helped.
August 14, 2008, 4:21 pm - Laura (www.prettyinpurple.com)
He is fantastic! I love him :)
August 14, 2008, 3:49 pm - Aunt Kathy (http://gimpykatk.blogspot.com/)
That sure is a happy frog
August 14, 2008, 3:40 pm - Kirsten (www.throughtheloops.typepad.com)
He's adorable - and the photos are perfect! I picture your home completely filled with fabulous knit toys.
Glad you are feeling better. Stomach bugs are the WORST!
August 14, 2008, 3:00 pm - Jen (nuttyirishmanknits.typepad.com)
Haaaaa! I want a copy of the last pic! That is too dang adorable.

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