I found a great craft book at the library on Sunday – The Splendid Soft Toy Book by Erna Rath (1973). All sorts of great dolls and animals to make. I started with this little lamb.
In the book he is supposed to be a floor cushion,
but I wanted to make a little one for a baby to hold. This guy is about 6 inches x 4 inches and is nice and furry and soft. I love the simple lines and his sweet expression.
While we were at the library we checked out a couple potty books for Roxanne to look at. I would describe her overall attitude toward the potty as indifferent so we thought we could ignite some interest with some story books. She seemed more interested in the books I checked out and when she saw this one she announced that I should “make piggie!”
Some other great patterns in here include this hen and her chicks (I love how the orange chick is ordering everyone around)
lisa says
i love the lamb!! what a cool book. it looks familiar. maybe my sister has it.
Liesl says
Aw, I was just thinking about how much I want to make an elephant and that one is sooooo great! I’ll have to check my library to see if they have the same book. And what a cute sheep you made! The nose and the closed eyes. Are you going to make the piggie now?
kath says
the lamb looks adorable, love the chooks too
mandy says
I have that book it’s cool isn’t it!!!! Love the lamb, he’s splendid!!!
Cassi says
Cute book, thanks for sharing!
Snowbear says
I have that book too! One of these days I’ll make something in it as well. Yours came out great!