I was up late night and caught an article come across on the Huffington Post about a sweet knitting related initative to make 600 monsters for the students at Sandy Hook elementary school. Since I couldn't sleep I jumped on Ravelry to search for the group that started this idea. I absolutely love the knitting community. Such great people. I found the guidelines for the monsers and cast on immediately...
She's not quite finished yet as you can see. I was able to get her stuffed, sewn up and legs attached tonight at TricoThé, my weekly knitting group at my tea house. Also, I have to decide on how to make her a mouth. :)
A few of the other knitters have joined in and we are going to send a small French army of monsters to show our support and love. Knitting has always been a big source of comfort for me in difficult time. I pretty much have been knitting nonstop for the last few weeks because of end of the year stress and now just to try to get my mind off things. It's been helpful to work on this monster knowing that it will find it's way to someone special very soon.
I love this idea and your monster is very cute!
Posted by: Marie | December 20, 2012 at 01:26
I LOVE this idea & I love this little monster. Can't wait to see who she becomes. :)
Posted by: Ninotchka | December 20, 2012 at 02:17
Do any of your knitters do crochet as well? I received a very pretty gift from my niece when I was back in the US, a crocheted "necklace" that also has some bead work fringe. Very different. If you want I can take some photos and send them to you in case you want to share them. Let me know. :)
Love the "monster" by the way. :)
Posted by: Lisa, a.k.a. The Bold Soul | December 20, 2012 at 12:19