Angry Birds!

So, I don't know about you, but W (my boyfriend) is OBSESSED with playing Angry Birds on his iPhone.  I looked for a pattern to make some Angry-Birds-inspired dolls, but could only find crochet! Story of my life, really.  I told myself that "I'll just have to figure something out myself." And, of course, they haven't been made yet.

But, OMG. I looked on Ravelry and the amazing Shirley knitterbees has designed and written the pattern for both the red bird and the green piggie! For those 2% of people not familiar with the game, don't worry, I have photographic evidence!

The Red Bird:

Image © Shirley knitterbees

Green Pig:

Image © Shirley knitterbees

Even if you don't know someone that's obsessed with the game, they're still REALLY cute! Truthfully, I think these knit versions look way better than any of the crochet ones, but I'm biased. Seriously, why don't these amazing patterns have more fav's, queues, and projects on Ravelry!? It's a mystery!

New Free Pattern From Rebecca Danger: Chubby Chirps!

Photo © 2011 Rebecca Danger

I think these little birds are too cute, and a great way to use up some stash yarn!  From Rebecca Danger's blog - definitely worth a follow.  Also, check out her book and to-buy patterns on Etsy!

Note:  To download, please click on the sidebar of Rebecca's blog.  Or, download it from the Ravelry page by clicking the bar below.

For Construction on a Knitted Road

Photo © 2011 Sarah Blatter

Get it? It's a traffic cone.  From the Blattcave.

Pump Some Iron!

© 2010 Jennifer Stover

This knitted strong man dumbell is the cutest thing - I think it would make an adorable rattle.  Myself, I might knit up a pair to save the snow-covered walk to the gym ;)

From Prose and Ponderings

Happy Thanksgiving, and Free Turkey Patterns!

Hey friends on the Internet! Happy Thanksgiving for everyone that celebrates it! W, Lotus and I have had an awesome say, and to top if off, here are some free turkey toys for your Thanksgiving knitting pleasure!

First up is this cute little round turkey from WEBS! It's a free download from here.

The next free turkey was part of a knitalong last fall of the Spud Says! blog from Spud and Chloe.  Isn't he cute? Isn't the model cute? You can find this pattern here.

And last (but not least) there is this cute felted turkey from Mummble-Jummble2. 

See, now you have some cute centerpiece ideas for next year, I hope! :)

Free Pattern: Mini Eggplant

Photo © 2010 Ken Kline

This little eggplant is super cute! From Alterknit Universe.

Got a free knit toy pattern on your blog or ravelry page that you think should be featured? Let me know!

How A-DORK-able!

This cutie is named "Adorkable Monster" and it really, truly is.  Created by Pockets and Parking Garages.

If you've noticed that I haven't updated a lot, make sure that you check out my new blog, Alyoops! That's where all of my WIPs, photography, Lotus pics, and new designs will be from now on.

I'm actually probably going to move the amigurumi update in the future, or end it all together.  I'd like your opinion (if you have one ;P)

3...2...1...

Petite Purls has gone live with their Fall 2010 issue, and you should probably note this gem, a pillow/soft toy titled "Blast Off!"  I absolutely love it!

Y'all might also be interested in the other whimsical pattern in this issue, Birdie Backpack :)

NINJA!!

This is perfect. Maybe someone should inform the tunnel ninja... hmm.

From Scribd

Good, Geeky Fun.

This cutie is Wilfrid, the Geek! From Knit Run, Purl Run.

I especially like his ears :)

Things are especially hectic around here this week... Don't. Even. Ask!

Free Pattern Feature: Flamingo!

Oh boy Oh boy! A new pattern from the Spud and Chloe blog! Isn't it adorable? :)

Pretty Lady Bugs!

I love this cute little bug from Natural Suburbia.  I want to make a ton!

Despicable Me Toy!

Kat Knits has created this charming little minion, inspired by the movie Despicable Me. So go on, make your own personal minion!

You Could Have Guessed This Week's Feature

I know, I know, it's been a busy week for me.  But I figured that some people may not know that the new Knitty is out! And there's a cute little elephant pattern written up by Franklin Habit! Too cool :)

Would you like to share a free knit toy pattern? Send me an e-mail and I'll post it up next Wednesday!

Spread the Love!

I don't know if you've heard, but Caffeinated Frenzy has started a cute little social project over on her blog.  The idea is, you knit this cute little love bug and leave it in a public place, with a nice little note.  Then, someone finds it and it makes their day!

The pattern is here.  And, while you're visiting, you should enter her contest, here! :)

Would you like to share a free knit toy pattern? Send me an e-mail and I'll post it up next Wednesday!

Tiny Gators!

So, for those of you that only occasionally delve into knit toys and who rely on my blog for the big news... (Do people do that?)... Knitting MochiMochi came out yesterday!  I'm patiently waiting for my copy, but if you can't wait, you can start knitting up these tiny gators from her blog!

Know of some cute free knit amigurumi or toys on a blog, website, or Ravelry? Send me an e-mail and I'll feature it!

Under the Sea

This little knit sea urchin from ever green knits is too cute! Happy Wednesday!

Know of some cute free knit amigurumi or toys on a blog, website, or ravelry? Send me an e-mail and I'll feature it!

It looks like...

... this pattern is A Lot of Fun! I usually don't approve of fun fur, but in this case an exception can be made, I think. Found on the blog Maiya knits. Mayhem ensues

Know of some cute free knit amigurumi or toys on a blog, website, or ravelry? Send me an e-mail and I'll feature it!

Oh, Hey, Another Dinosaur!

Hey, I'm not complaining, and you better not either, because in my opinion the more free dinosaur patterns there are out there the better the world is for you and me.  This has been named Jellybean Dinosaur by the gracious Miss Aine, "'cause his face reminds me of a jellybean baby."

Beautiful.  You can download it via ravelry or direct on her blog.  Whoo hoo!

Know of some cute free knit amigurumi or toys on a blog, website, or ravelry? Send me an e-mail and I'll feature it!

Time to Guard Your Stash

What better way to scare those evil spirits from your stash than a gargoyle? Knit up this one from Devon Monk and rest easy.