It all started with the hedgehog. Since the hedgehog didn’t turn out as planned, I decided I needed a corrective experience. Hence my foray to Isle Knits on Saturday where I bought a pattern and some yarn.
With the help of big needles and well written instructions, I knitted not only one fish, but two fish in two days. After all the She-Fish needed a He-Fish! And talk about instant gratification. Wowzah.
Pattern: Fiberspace Felted Fish
Needles: 10.5US
Yarn: Noro Kureyon in Color No. 154 (She-Fish) and I think Color No. 40 (He-Fish)
Started: 8/15/07
Finished: 8/16/07
No modifications.
The sample that I saw at Isle Knits had a more rounded mouth, but I couldn’t figure out how to sew the mouth shut and keep the shape. So I ended up with kissing fish. I don’t mind, I think they’re kind of cute that way.
I also didn’t felt them all the way down because I didn’t want them to shrink down any further. Plus, I like the faint stitch definition of the half-felted fabric.
The reason I’m not sure about the color for the He-Fish is because the yarn was just lying around the house without the ball band. If I had more suitable wool lying around, I might be tempted to make even more fish. That’s how much I love this pattern. :)
I think it’s safe to say that there are more soft toys are in my future. They make great weekend projects and they’re immensely satisfying.
I’m not sure what I’ll do with all of them as I’m not ready to start giving them away just yet. I’ve become really attached to all of them. Even the hedgehog or especially the hedgehog has a special place in my heart.
I guess I’m just a big kid at heart.
