Pattern: Jerry the Musical Monkey by Rebecca DangerYarn: Loopy Ewe Solid Series in Sunshine Yellow and SRK On Your Toes in Natural
Needle Size: US 1 (2.25 mm)
Modifications: Other than using sock yarn I knit this exactly as written. Seated he measures 5-1/2" from his butt to the top of his head.
Comments: I was worried that my safety eyes might be ridiculously huge on a monkey worked in fingering weight, but the wide-eyed effect is okay with me. Phew.
Finishing is always the make-or-break thing isn't it? Rather than using running stitch to attach the ears and arms, I used mattress stitch. Similarly I mattress stitched the mouth on rather than using the recommended whip stitch. I did follow directions by attaching the legs and tail to the inside of the back and then finishing the bottom with a running stitch seam but I don't like how that looks. Instead I plan to rip out the bottom seam, remove the legs and tail and reattach/reseam all with mattress stitching instead.
This monkey doesn't sit up on his own. Some Ravellers have added weights to the stuffing at his butt and I might do that as well when I redo the finishing; I haven't entirely decided on this because I kinda like his floppiness. We'll see. Overall I'm pretty happy with him. He's pretty cute. The instructions are very clear and well written, so another winner from this designer!
He is adorable. I think I have that pattern in my queue....I might even get around to making him someday :)
ReplyDeleteGosh your monkey is the cutest:) I like everything!
ReplyDeleteThe eyes suit him. I much prefer to mattress seam than anything else. More invisible.
ReplyDeleteLove those big googly eyes! He is a very handsome monkey indeed.
ReplyDeleteHe is adorable--and for what it's worth, I like floppy stuffed friends!
ReplyDelete*smiles*
That is the cutest thing! He looks perfect -- but you must be a perfectionist to redo him!
ReplyDeleteHe's adorable! That much finishing would definitely annoy me but the cuteness is worth it.
ReplyDeleteI like the cute drama of his sticking out ears, big hands and feet, and wide-eyed stare. What love he will be getting.
ReplyDeleteSo adorable, this is one of my favorite Rebecca Danger patterns! I'm not sure how I could have missed this post, but the good news is that now I'm caught up on your blog!
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