Leopold the Loom Knit Lion

Today I want to introduce Leopold the Lion, one of many stuffed animals I knit using round looms.  I created my own pattern for this cute lion as I went along, making him a one of a kind creation.  I discovered loom knitting a few years ago and have had a lot of fun making a variety of stuffed creatures with the looms.  Using the round looms makes the knitting go a lot faster, and I find it very relaxing.  I plan on writing an e-book on how to make stuffed animals using round looms, and Leopold the Lion will be one of the projects in that book.  Some of my loom knit critters available at CreativeCritters include this cute unicorn

 

this whimsical monkey

 

 

And of course Leopold the Lion

 

 

With some of my animals I use a combination of loom knit pieces and traditionally knit pieces, depending on the shapes I need.  Figuring out how to turn a ball of yarn into an adorable animal with lots of personality is challenging and enjoyable for me.  And I want to be able to share that enjoyment with others, which is why I decided to start working on a How To Make Loom Knit Animals e-book.  My own book shelves are filled with How To books on all sorts of crafts, and now I'm ready to write some of own.  I've honed my skills over the last several years and am ready to share what I've learned.  So not only will you be able to purchase these cute stuffed animals from my shop, you'll be able to make your very own.  These toys are wonderful for children, since they're very soft and cuddly, and just the right size for hugging.  As always, be sure to keep your child's safety in mind when purchasing any toy.  Some of my creations have eyes which are sewn on very securely, but very small children may still try to pull off.  

Stay tuned for future updates on new stuffed animals and the progress of my e-book!  Thanks for stopping by! :-)

-Michelle of CreativeCritters