Need technical help with knitting Mr. Foster?

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Permalink Reply by Maggie on February 27, 2009 at 5:04pm

Thanks Susan! I really appreciate it.

Permalink Reply by sfuss on February 27, 2009 at 8:30pm

There's a note in the directions about placing a "sachet of bean bag beans" in the 'seat' if you want Mr. Foster to sit up. Has anyone done this? Did it work for you? Any advanced tips?

Permalink Reply by CaroleAdams on February 28, 2009 at 6:51am

I make a small oval shape packet and fill it with pellets. (purchased at Michaels). Then I surround the packet with lots of fiber fill and place it inside. You'll need to sit the monkey (or bear or ...) into the preferred position and adjust the "lump" as requireded.

Hope this helps.

Permalink Reply by Carol on February 28, 2009 at 5:49am

I absolutely adore ANY sock monkey, but at 50+, I can't justify buying one for myself. However, knitting Mr Foster may be an answer to my dilemna. I would have to keep him all to myself as a trophy. My question is: I'm not an experienced knitter, but am willing to "step out of my comfort zone". Will the Mr Foster project be too much for me?

Permalink Reply by CaroleAdams on February 28, 2009 at 6:52am

It won't be too much - go girl.

50+ Carole

Permalink Reply by Peggy Stuart on February 28, 2009 at 9:01pm

50+ Carol: We're here to help. Not to worry!
--60+ Peggy

Permalink Reply by Irene Soileau on July 15, 2009 at 2:40pm

I am way-----over 50 and I got a monkey for myself, I am slowly knitting Mr. Foster, but ordered one from the Ozarks, just love having him sitting on my side table, no question he is mine. knit happily, Irene Palsknitto

Permalink Reply by Cary on March 3, 2009 at 4:17pm

I just rreceived Mr Foster in the mail and I am confused already. I don't know what the Backwards Loop CO is. I am familiar with the long tail cast on and the knitted cast on. Can you help me with this?

Permalink Reply by Tina on March 3, 2009 at 4:21pm