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Barbara Prime
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15 years of Fuzzy Mitten Toys
Back in the autumn of 2006, I was wondering what to do with my time. I'd finished my summer job (working in a greenhouse), and didn't...
Barbara Prime
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Tutorial: Soft-Sculpture for Petite Pocket Pets
A photo tutorial showing how to shape the faces of the Petite Pocket Pets toys.
Barbara Prime
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Tip: Bunimal Mods
Mods for the Bunimals pattern. Alter the pattern to make a seal, fox, squirrel, chick, panda, koala, dog, or axolotl.
Barbara Prime
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Free Pattern: Wee Panda
My Wee Woodland Wuzzies pattern has long been a favourite, because all those tiny animals are so fun to knit, gift, and then play with....
Barbara Prime
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Tutorial: Pug Nose
When I wrote the Pug pattern, I couldn't think of a better way to describe how to shape the nose, other than "fold it up between the eyes...
Barbara Prime
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Tutorial: more seam and toy finishing techniques
Photo tutorial showing how to sew and finish a knitted toy leg.
Barbara Prime
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Tip: Sleepy Puppy
One of the most popular toys I've ever made was the Sleepy Puppy. Many people have asked for a specific pattern for this toy, but the truth
Barbara Prime
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Free Pattern: Spring Chick
Is it getting a bit warmer, and a bit greener, where you live? There's still plenty of snow where I am, but the temperature is above...
Barbara Prime
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Springtime Knitting Ideas
Softies are always popular knitting projects in the Spring. Find inspiration on this list of adorable toy patterns!
Barbara Prime
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Elf Ears
When I first designed my Wood Elf pattern, I wanted the doll's ears to lay flat on the head, so the hooded cape would fit smoothly around...
Barbara Prime
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Free Pattern: Mini Pookies
These Mini Pookies were designed as a miniature version of my bean-bag Pookie toys. They're super quick and easy to knit, using mostly...
Barbara Prime
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Free Pattern: Holiday Mice
Knit these tiny mice to decorate your tree, add to a child’s stocking, or simply to bring some holiday cheer to your home. The pattern...
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