Morgan's Bear

Today I finished my second bear. I used the same "Little Bear" pattern, and somehow it turned out totally different than the first bear. I think something got lost in translation from Japanese to English with the arm and leg patterns. I had to make up some of the stitches or the arms and legs would be smaller than the ears! That's why bear #2's left leg is chubbier than her right leg. Tony says this bear is an improvement, but the head should still be much larger. I'm sure he'll have alot more to say about it on his blog. The eyes are difficult - I don't have plastic eyes that are small enough, so I have to sew them on. The yarn wouldn't stay put, so I painted clear fingernail polish on them. I thought that would make them glimmer, too.


I I don't know the difference between crocheting and knitting. Connor's hat is evidently knitted. Can you tell the difference? Obviously, Connor's hat is a little small for his head, but we were just playing. I think he looks weird with a hat on, because his hairline is such a defining trait for him.

Benchmark bear

Do you remember in grade school, when on the very first day of class, the teacher had everyone take a test? You failed the test miserably, and at the end of the school year, you'd retake the same test and pass with flying colors? That's what my first amugurumi bear is all about. I made a rule that I could not redo any of it, and as you can see, my little bear has a few blemishes and disfigurations. I'm actually happy with how he turned out - he's cute in his own sorry way. I can continue making creatures and monitor my progress based on my benchmark bear!

He may look different, but I think he fits in nicely with the other stuffed animals. Obviously I need to work on facial expressions, and it would have helped if I had attached the eyes before I stuffed and sewed his head to his body. Yes, I am aware that his left arm is smaller than his right and his right leg is bigger than his left. Please feel free to comment on any irregularities. Oh yeah, and I stuffed his tummy with pinto beans so he has some weight to him. I'm hoping Rosco will play with him, because I don't think anyone else will. On to the next one!

Note to Sparkyz Problem: I already know all your derogatory comments, so don't waste your finger sweat typing them out.