Need technical help with knitting Mr. Foster?

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Permalink Reply by NoKnitSherlock on February 27, 2009 at 10:13am

Hi Kerin!
The pattern doesn't mention it, but did you insert anything in the body to make Mr. Foster bendable? I was thinking about using pipe-cleaners, but I'm not sure that would be strong enough. Any suggestions???
Thanks
~Susan

Permalink Reply by Rebekah on February 27, 2009 at 1:48pm

That is a good idea.

Permalink Reply by NoKnitSherlock on February 27, 2009 at 1:58pm

Thanks Rebekah...I think I'll just try it, and see how it works. I've got the arms, legs and begining butt done. I'm working on my Hemlock blanket right now, but I'm anxious to get back to Mr. Foster! ;)
~Susan

Permalink Reply by Rebekah on February 28, 2009 at 6:20pm

I was talking to my husband about this and he said at the hardware store they have small gage wire that might work and you could cover it in floral tape so it will not snag the inside. I think I might be borrowing your idea.
~Bekah

Permalink Reply by NoKnitSherlock on March 1, 2009 at 9:58am

Oh wow Bekah, this sounds like it would work much better! I'm still chugging along on the Hemlock blanket, so poor Mr. Foster's monkey legs are sitting in a corner waiting to be stuffed! I think the floral wire is a great idea and would hold up to way more abuse (err...I mean "play time"). ;)
~Susan

Permalink Reply by Tina on March 2, 2009 at 8:47am

You could try pipe cleaners too, but I'm not sure he would be machine washable if any metal bendy-type inserts are used.

Permalink Reply by Peggy Stuart on March 2, 2009 at 11:42am

Tina: Good point! I'm going to make mine for a 6-year-old girl. Washing is a good idea! I think he'll be cuddly enough, and she'll enjoy him. Thanks for the observation. --Peggy

Permalink Reply by abitknottie on March 7, 2009 at 10:19am

If you go to a doll (making) shop, they have plastic 'skeletons' that you could put inside of Mr Foster. They look like interlocking pop beads, and they do hold a position without being too inflexible.

Permalink Reply by Peggy Stuart on March 7, 2009 at 12:30pm

"A Bit Naughty" : LOL. Your name is a riot! Do you know if those pop beads can be washed? --Peggy

Permalink Reply by Trininanci on April 2, 2009 at 12:33pm

This is an online source: http://www.canadiancraftsupplies.com/store/Doll__Animal_Making_Acce...

Permalink Reply by Maggie on February 27, 2009 at 11:50am

Would I be able to use a 2.0mm sized crochet hook instead of the 2.25? Don't have the pattern yet, so I'm not sure what it is used for.

Also, what size should the pajama buttons be?

Thank you!

Permalink Reply by NoKnitSherlock on February 27, 2009 at 2:01pm

Hi Maggie,
I skimmed through the pattern and it looks like you only crochet the robe tie & loops...so the 2.0 is fine. I didn't see a size for the buttons, but they look pretty small. (maybe 1/4") I'm going to hit my local craft store and see what I can find.
Hope I helped.
~Susan