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Hello and thanks for visiting my blog. I have been knitting on and off for 50 years and I recently learned to crochet. I love looking for wool bargains and making them into something useful. I mainly knit for charity. I occasionally knit for myself and family members if I find a really good pattern or if they ask nicely!!

Monday 6 May 2019

Second worry monster...



Here is my latest worry monster. I'm not sure what has happened to its right ear. It does match the left one, honestly. This will be going to Knit-for-Nowt and will eventually be part of a therapist's work with traumatised children. The pocket on the front is where the children post notes about their worries.

The therapists have requested lots of colour and details. I used some VERY bright variegated yarn, added a messy hairstyle and my trademark eyebrows to change the look from gormless to anxious. The eyes themselves came from my huge spare button collection. They are a mottled brown and look very life-like.

I've just noticed that the wide arms are almost inviting cuddles from the children. I think this is my favourite monster...... so far.

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    1. They are only mismatched in the photo!

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  2. This is just awesome that you are making these worry monsters for children and it's so cute!

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  3. Catching up today and I realize I have missed a post from last month. Your last two worry monsters are adorable. I rather like the mismatched ears on this one. I bet they will be a talking point - which is the whole idea behind these, I presume - to help children open up. What a gift you're giving in making these dolls.

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    1. Sorry to disappoint ...the ears are only mismatched in the photo. But I might think about knitting odd ears next time. Food for thought...

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  4. Great! I bet the worries are gone in no time. :-) All the best from Switzerland. Regula

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