Going Ape!

Oh, how lovely Witzend, he's very protective of Ted!
Another triumph.

When I saw the heading I thought you might be going to swing through the tree tops with DGC.

I love him!

He's adorable! I love his stripey jumper.

Old Ted looks very like my long time friend Teddy Growler*. I wonder if they could be related.

*Chad Valley circa 1950, he lost his growl many years ago.

My Ted dates from 1950, too - he was a first birthday present! My first very early memory is of being in the bath when a granny arrived with him.

Poor old Ted spent about 10 years languishing in a drawer, after our old dog (as a pup) chewed half his face off, but eventually the Teddy Hospital did a wonderful job.

I love the monkey!!
You are so, so talented, and I really enjoy seeing the things you make - plus, I love monkeys.

Witzend love how you put character.into everything you make . Very talented lady.

Another triumph Witzend!

He’s great Witzend.

Old Ted looks like my (1950’s) teddy too.

You're amazing, Witzend !

They look so cosy together. It would be good to see apelet when you have made him.

Fabulous as usual!

Delightful little critter! We're very fond of soft furry critters in this house (in fact, the cat sleeps with me). Would love to see Apelet when (s)he's done.
A side thread, maybe: How old is your teddy? Mine is 73 - he's seen a lot of things in his time.

Ohave that teddy Granny Moll,I am 67 and my Fathrr bought this for me when I was a baby.

I not O and misspelled Father.

Oh I love him! You’re so clever Witzend, you put so much character into your makes, that’s a gift. Your Old Ted could be friends with my Wee Teddy who is the same vintage.

Clever girl Witzend 👌

Thanks, everybody!
NonGrannyMoll, Ted is 75, exactly a year younger than me.
Your Ted still looks very furry - he’s aged well!

My poor Teddy needs so much tlc that I couldn't post a photo of him

I don’t like monkeys in any shape or form but I do like your William Morris Strawberry Thief upholstered chair😃 and the little teddy is cute.

Witzend, they look very happy together! What a great job knitting; I can't be bothered with fiddly things.

I was also admiring the fabric on your chair. Did you purchase it as is, or was it custom upholstery?

Definitely a small ape with a large personality- well done Witzend.

CanadianGran

Witzend, they look very happy together! What a great job knitting; I can't be bothered with fiddly things.

I was also admiring the fabric on your chair. Did you purchase it as is, or was it custom upholstery?

It was inherited from the in-laws, CanadianGran, a very old one even then, it was then covered in (to us) boring blue Dralon, so eventually we had it jazzed up a bit.
Fabric is the William Morris ‘Strawberry Thief’.

You do realise, don't you, that if that monkey is going somewhere, you will need to promise Ted that you make another one, he may keep?

There’ll be another in the not too distant to keep him company, AuntieE, maybe not another ape just yet, though. I’ve also made elephants, teds, dogs and frogs - all worry-eaters.