Going Ape!

You may not be the designer but the makes are impeccable.

My knitting only extends as far as squares for Oxfam. I admire your skill.

Thank you, Indigo8 - but the charm is down to the incredibly clever designers of the patterns - all donated for free. I couldn’t do it if my life depended on it.

I love the two cats. Your knits are so full of charm and personality.

Indigo8

Does Old Ted have a knitted pal?

Have you ever made a kitten or a cat?

No, alas, but I’m sure I could find him a non-knitted one from among all dds’ old soft toys!

Yes, I’ve made a worry-eating cat, posted off months ago, but here he is, with his kitty hand puppet.

Does Old Ted have a knitted pal?

Have you ever made a kitten or a cat?

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.

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?

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’.

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

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?

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.

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

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

Clever girl Witzend 👌

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.

I not O and misspelled Father.

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

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.

Fabulous as usual!

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

You're amazing, Witzend !

He’s great Witzend.

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

Another triumph Witzend!

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

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