Monsters, Monsters Everywhere!

When I first began knitting, I was not sure exactly what I wanted to knit.  I was pretty sure I wanted to work on smaller projects, mostly so I would actually complete them and have a sense of accomplishment! I started with a couple of scarves, a hat, and then one day while at a yarn store, my husband showed me a book on knitted monsters.  I had to have it!  They are too cute, there are so many varieties!  You can change colors, sizes, features, etc...  So I began knitting monsters.

I do knit other things as well, but these monsters have turned out to make wonderful gifts for babies and kids.  They knit up pretty fast, and have actually taught me a ton about knitting, using different techniques, yarn, and needles. The first one I ever made was of course for my daughter, but I have made them for newborns, toddlers, and kids a little older, and they all seem to enjoy these little guys/gals!  The book I found was at a yarn store, and is the Big Book of Knitted Monsters by Rebecca Danger.  If you are into knitting, and want to give these little guys a try, I know you can also purchase the book on Amazon, and I am sure you can find it at a book store.  There may be some free patterns on Ravelry.com also.  This is another "not supposed to sell the item the pattern creates," but if you want one, and/or do not know how to knit, message me and I do accept "donations" for time and yarn used!  Below is my parade of monsters!  There is 1 or 2 missing because I forgot to take a pic before sending it out, but you get the idea.  More to come!