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)
and the giraffe, hippo and elephant here.
i love the lamb!! what a cool book. it looks familiar. maybe my sister has it.
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?
the lamb looks adorable, love the chooks too
I have that book it’s cool isn’t it!!!! Love the lamb, he’s splendid!!!
Cute book, thanks for sharing!
I have that book too! One of these days I’ll make something in it as well. Yours came out great!