the troll museum

Did you know that there is a Troll Museum in New York City? Reverend Jen started the museum in 2000 and to say its been a labor of love seems like an understatement. I did come away from the experience with a much increased knowledge and appreciation of trolls. If you'd like to learn more about the museum, or just to hear a truly awesome theme song, please watch this video.

©photos by me

a monster eating monster!

It's a monster eating monster! Kelly sent me photos of her adorable son Elliott sporting his monster hat. So cute! The monster is almost as big as he is!

Thanks for the photos KB!

mouse hat

One of my very good friends (who is also an amazing knitter) is with child, and this presented a real conundrum - what do you make the master knitter? The last pregnant member of the SF knitting group received the flock mobile, so this couldn't be a half-assed endeavor. KW had the genius idea to each create an animal from a classic children's book as our gift (along with the book). I picked Goodnight Moon, and made a matching mouse hat.

Can I brag about what amazing knitters my friends are? They stayed on track with the concept (toy patterns aren't my strong suit). Khristina made this adorable caterpillar:

 And Nell made a super cute elephant:

finger puppets

 Aren't these finger puppets funny? They were being sold at a street vendor in Soho.

instructions for the monster

Inspired by Kate Sutton's knitted monsters, I decided to make my own for my friend Jen, due this September. When I asked Kate for some tips on how to make one, here is what she sent me:

Ridiculous, right?