Review: Topsy-Turvy Inside-Out Knit Toys

Topsy-Turvy Inside-Out Knit Toys: 
Magical Two-in-One Reversible Projects 

by Susan B. Anderson

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I had the opportunity to review this book thanks to NetGalley. 
As part of the review it made sense to actually make something from the book. It was a spur of the moment decision and the first pattern, "Happy Mouse Sad Mouse" was not only the easiest but the most accommodating for random yarn colors. I had loads of fun working on this toy. Especially when my daughter kept asking me about it as I was knitting away, trying to get me to hurry up. I had already told her it was going to be a toy and, yes, she could have it. 

So the easiest part was knitting the bulk of the body. 

The interesting part was picking up stitches for the arms/legs and the hands. 

The difficult part was knitting the piece for the nose and attaching it. 

The tedious part was weaving in all the loose ends and embroidering the faces on. 

I definitely plan on making something else from this book. 

It was fun (I know I said that already but it it really was)!

Here is the finished mouse...

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I also want to say that I wouldn't be creating and having so much fun if it wasn't for my wonderful friend and Local Needle Shop (LNS) owner, Cathy.

Here is the FaceBook page for the shop.

Afternoon Tea at the Garden View Tea Room

So my LNS scheduled afternoon tea at the Garden View Tea Room at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa for a group of us stitch-heads. It was absolutely delicious and, surprisingly, didn't cost that much either. In fact for the atmosphere and indulgence, it was well worth the price (starts at about $15 per person). It is so nice to have people to get away with, even if it's just for a few hours. Anyone who gets a chance should definitely take advantage of Afternoon Tea at least once.