Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Wibbly Wobbley Timey Wimey...

This seems like as good a time as any to tackle some of those "that would be cute and fun and I've got the yarn" projects from my Ravelry queue. 

Like the Tardis Mouse:


He was easier to knit than I expected, but in hindsight I should have read through the entire pattern first. It starts with the tail, increases in the round -- then suggests knitting the center portion first and picking up stitches to add the tail later. I was already up to the first white window when I saw that, so I knit the center portion with the white and black sections flat, rejoined in the round for the head decreases and seamed the open part up at the end.

I also didn't like the shaping for the nose. My decreases just didn't look neat no matter how much I fussed with them, so I wound up tinking back and using the same mirrored decreases I would have for a toe.

Those ears, on the other hand, were surprisingly quick and easy. 

I'm linking up to Yarn Along, Tamis Amis, and check out my post later today where I'm giving away a copy of Fifty Shades of Greyhound, the newest book in the Pampered Pets series of cozy mysteries.

For more finishes, check out I Gotta Try ThatSew Much AdoFinish it Up FridayCan I get a Whoop Whoop?Get Crafting FridayPinworthy Projects, and Freedom FridaysWonderful at Home, and Inspired Friday.

9 comments:

Dar said...

Very cute, but I'm still stuck on my 2nd pair of socks. Not quite ready for mice yet!!

June said...

I absolutely love the Tardis mouse! My daughter is a big "Who" fan, and would love to have one. You are so talented!

mamasmercantile said...

Definitely cute, it made me smile.

bookworm-Mary said...

Reading the pattern all the way through is something I'm terrible at. I realize that there is something to be gained from reading through and looking at others' notes, but I like forming my own opinion about a pattern and adjusting from there. No matter how you did it, the TARDIS mouse is ADORABLE! Such a fun short project.

Rebecca said...

When I saw the thumbnail at Patchwork Times, I thought it was a Tardis mouse. Imagine my surprise to find that's exactly what this is! Cute, but leaves just one question...why this particular combination?

Judy S. said...

Very fun!!!

Kat said...

So fun!! Looks absolutely awesome!

Oombawka Design said...

I love your tardis mouse! What a fun project idea!

Heidi's Wanderings said...

This is so cute! I love the combination of cuteness with geekiness.

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