I gave the Hallowig to my SIL for her birthday, but my brother would really like one too - I would like to make him one in grey with silver threads - it'll look almost like chain-maille and will look good with his beard!
I'm trying to catch up at work and at home and if I owe you an email, I'm sorry and hope to get to it soon.
I crocheted some slippers on the plane that I wore at my moms but haven't made anything since then. I'm just working on catching up on cleaning and house work and yard work - I will have to bring the houseplants inside for the winter this weekend - which means repotting a bunch of them. So I've got lots of work ahead of me.
THE AMIGURUMI MONKEY STORY - PART II
While I was away, JP talked to his sister. She told them that his niece said she was too old to play with the monkey (see previous posts). His sister offered the monkey back, and JP said he would take it. There's a whole range of feelings I've been through with this whole monkey thing, I won't even get into the details. So sweet of JP to help me out. But I have come to the conclusion that making gifts for others should only be for those who make things themselves. Children who come from families where everything is purchased just have no interest in anything hand-made.
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Aww. :(
I suppose if children don't learn to craft, they don't appreciate the love and time that goes into something like that. The razzle-dazzle of store bought stuff (combined with expensive marketing) can't compete. It's sad.
I don't think I've ever typed out "razzle-dazzle" before. :) I'm glad I got the chance.
The monkey is very cute. You should keep it for yourself.
Staci - I'm glad you got the chance too! Thanks for your lovely comments. Yes, I think I will keep the monkey now - he has quite the story!
awww poor monkey...i guess what is sad that maybe her mum didn't explain to her that you had made it for her and it was special to be given to her because of that. that story makes me sad. :((
Thanks for the nice comment. Nope, I don't think her mum could've explained that to her. Otherwise she wouldn't have offered it back so quickly. Oh well, live and learn I guess. Don't be sad...;-)
Monkey had a different destiny. I don't think I'd want to know that kid when she gets to be a teenager. Maybe someone should teach her to knit.
Thanks Jo. I am looking forward to getting the monkey back. We're supposed to meet up with his sister on Saturday - and she better not forget to bring it.
I want my monkey back. I think I should write a children's story about this poor monkey.
And I think from now on, I'll let JP pick out the presents for her.
Thanks for your support!
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