I checked out a bunch of books from the library last week on making toys from socks and mittens. I have also been looking at some places online where some very crafty people have made some really cool toys from old or recycled socks, mittens, and sweaters. Feeling inspired, I whipped this kitty up this morning using some inexpensive socks I picked up from Walmart. Pixie proceeded to dress kitty up in doll clothes, which actually fit surprisingly well. I am mostly pleased with how this turned out for a first effort. The ones I was admiring online had a little more funkiness factor I think mine is lacking, and the socks or recycled wool/cashmere they used is a much nicer quality than the socks I found. Pixie, however, was quite pleased with it and so was her best friend who was over to play for the afternoon. The friend begged me to make one for her or for her mom to make one for her, and at the end of the playdate was ready to take kitty home insisting that I could make another one for my Pixie. Kids are so easy to please and so much less critical than adults. I love that.
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