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!
9 comments:
He is adorable. I think I have that pattern in my queue....I might even get around to making him someday :)
Gosh your monkey is the cutest:) I like everything!
The eyes suit him. I much prefer to mattress seam than anything else. More invisible.
Love those big googly eyes! He is a very handsome monkey indeed.
He is adorable--and for what it's worth, I like floppy stuffed friends!
*smiles*
That is the cutest thing! He looks perfect -- but you must be a perfectionist to redo him!
He's adorable! That much finishing would definitely annoy me but the cuteness is worth it.
I like the cute drama of his sticking out ears, big hands and feet, and wide-eyed stare. What love he will be getting.
So 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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