Foliage Vinny V

I finally got around to making Vinny V.  Here he is:

 

I can see why this is becoming everyone's favorite monster.  I think he is awesome!  He is like a bigger Iris, which will always be one of my favorites.

Supplies:
Pattern: Vinny V by Rebecca Danger from Knit a Monster Nursery
Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Tonal #25424 - Foliage
Needles: US 5 on 40" Cables

Charlotte the Snow Monster

Here is a monster for my hubby:

He wanted a blue monster like snow.  He is a little smaller than I thought he'd be but he is still cute!

Supplies:
Pattern:  Monster Mobile by Rebecca Danger from Knit a Monster Nursery
Yarn: Plymouth Encore Solids - Navy and Reynolds Signature #059 - Blue
Needles: US 5 on 40" Cables

Zombie Monster

Here is my zombie monster:

I wanted to make this one before The Walking Dead returns on February 10, 2013!  So what do you think?  Do she look dead enough?

Supplies:
Pattern: Zombie Monster by Kimberly Kwon
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Medium Thyme & Black and Caron One Pound Red
Needles: US 5 on 40" Cables

Penelope for Sandy Hook

I read about a group on Ravelry called 600 Monsters Strong.  This group is collecting knitted or crocheted monsters, from a list of approved patterns, to send to the children in Newtown, CT.  I had to participate.  Here is my Penelope:

I've been wanting to make her and what I better reason to make it!  I know she will make some girl a wonderful friend!  If you are interested in participating, read more about it HERE!

Supplies:
Pattern: Penelope the Empathetic Monster by Rebecca Danger
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Solids in Cafe and Rose
Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) on 40" Cables

Steve's Christmas Hugo

Here is a Hugo that was requested as a Christmas present for Steve from his wife:

I made little Stephen and his mother, Darlene monsters.  I guess every night before bed little Stephen says that Daddy doesn't have a monster but him and Mommy do.  So Darlene asked me to make one for Steve as a surprise for Christmas.  We decided on Hugo because he was the monster that fit him the most.  I amde him blue for the color of snow (he is obsessed with snowmobiling just like my hubby!).  I also gave him a little tattoo:

Funny, huh??!!  I know he will appreciate it! :)

Supplies:
Pattern: Hugo the Couch Potato Monster by Rebecca Danger from The Big Book of Knitted Monsters
Yarn: Cascade Yarns Cascade 220 #7818 - Royal
Needles: US 5 on 36" Cables

Holiday Mini Swap

I joined Danger Crafts for a holiday mini swap.  Here are the details:

• Your monster/critter is a mini and/or ornament sized                         
• Extras are kept small & to a minimum                                              
• Priority mail ensures the package will be received in a timely manner
• Deadline is December 10, 2012                                                      

Here is the monster, Dot, I sent to Sandy (sandyvern on Ravelry):

 

Here is the rest of the items I included in her package:

I'm glad she loved her package!

Supplies:

Pattern: Dot the Dress Up Box Monster by Rebecca Danger from The Big Book of Knitted Monsters

Yarn: Knit Picks Palette Yarn #24245 - Lipstick and #23999 - Ivy and #23728 - White

Needles: US 0 (2.0 mm) on 47" Cables

Darlene's Iris

Meet Iris:

She is going to live with Darlene.  You see, I brought Goldfish Petunia (a/k/a Turbo ~ to match his father's snowmobile) over to her son, Stephen, and she fell in love with my monsters.  She asked me to make her one.  So she looked through my blog and picked out Iris.  Little does she know that Iris is my favorite monster to knit!  So I went through my yarn stash and found this colorful yarn to use for her.  I hope she likes her Iris!!!

Supplies:
Pattern: Iris the Gourmet Monster by Rebecca Danger
Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Encore Colorspun Worsted #7124
Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) on 40" Cables

Bright Ursula and Uma

Here are Ursula and Uma:

Here is Ursula alone:

And here's Uma:

These were both fun to make!  I was able to make Ursula using one skein of Red Heart varigated yarn with more yarn to spare that I thought.  These were fun to make!  I love those really long arms too!

Supplies:
Pattern: Ursula and Uma the Understanding Monsters by Rebecca Danger from Scarlet Fleece
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Bonbon Print & Shocking Pink
Needles: US 5 on 40" Cables

Goldfish Petunia

Here is Petunia:

Here she is lounging in bed:

And finally here she is sitting out on the deck:

Man, there sure are a lot of leaves down but it is still relatively warm outside.

Supplies:
Pattern: Petunia the Patio Monster by Rebecca Danger from The Big Book of Knitted Monsters
Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Baby #132 - Goldfish
Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) on 40" Cables

Turquoise Twist Lurleen

Here is Lurleen:

Here she is helping with the laundry to earn her keep:

Lurleen is coming with me on my quilting retreat this weekend.  I hope she has as much fun as I will! :)  But don't tell anyone that she is a gift for Michelle, the coordinator of the retreat!

Supplies:
Pattern: Lurleen the Laundry Monster by Rebecca Danger from The Big Book of Knitted Monsters
Yarn: Cascade Yarns Cascade 220 - Turquoise Twist
Needles: US 5 (3.75mm) on 40" Cables

Kat the Pink Kitchen Monster

Meet Kat the Kitchen Monster:

Be careful, do not play with knives:

She's taking over my kitchen:

I really like how she came out!  She worked up very quickly too!

I have posted directions to make her no-sew apron on her project page on Ravelry.  Click here to view them!

Supplies:
Pattern: Kat the Kitchen Monster by Rebecca Danger from The Big Book of Knitted Monsters
Yarn: Caron Simply Soft Solids #9719 Soft Pink
Needles: US 5 on 40" Cables

Aqua Harold

Here is my first Harold monster:

Here's Harold hanging around the house:

And making friends with my only house plant:

Here is my collection of knitting monsters in my craft room:

Don't you just love those feet!!!  I tried knitting the hands according to the directions but I messed it up so I made normal hands without a thumb.

Supplies:
Pattern: Harold the Houseplant Monster by Rebecca Danger from The Big Book of Knitted Monsters
Yarn: :oops & Threads Impeccible #01201 Aqua
Needles: US 5 on 40" Cables

Jessica's Monkey

Here is another homemade gift for my cousin Jessica's baby shower in September:

Here is the monkey working it with the camera:

And finally, here is the monkey enjoying his quiet time before moving into a house with a crying baby:

I know Jessica will appreciate him; I just found out that she knits too!  Now I need to make myself a monkey to keep since he is just too cute!

Supplies:
Pattern: Jerry the Musical Monkey by Rebecca Danger
Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Baby #169 - Sweet Pea & #157 - Duckie
Needles: US 5 on 36" Cables

Berry Iris

Here's another Iris monster:

 

This Iris does not have a home yet.  I decided to make some monsters to see if I could sell them.  It never hurts to have extra monsters around!  LOL!

Supplies:
Pattern: Iris the Gourmet Monster from Rebecca Danger
Yarn: Cascade Yarn 220 Hand Dyed purchased from kurlyq37 on Ravelry
Needles: US 5 on 40" Needles

Nathan's Maddox

This one is for Nathan:

 

When we saw these three kids over the summer, they saw me knitting a Maddox and asked for one. I am trying to get these done before Memorial Day when we are planning to see them again.

Supplies:
Pattern: Maddox the Mischievous Monster by Rebecca Danger
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Solids in Banana Berry
Needles: US Size 5 on 47" Cables

Jake's Maddox

This one is for Jake:

 

When we saw these three kids over the summer, they saw me knitting a Maddox and asked for one. I am trying to get these done before Memorial Day when we are planning to see them again.

Supplies:
Pattern: Maddox the Mischievous Monster by Rebecca Danger
Yarn: Cascade Yarn 220 Wool #7818 - Royal
Needles: US Size 5 on 47" Cables

Andy's Maddox

This is for Andy:

When we saw these three kids over the summer, they saw me knitting a Maddox and asked for one.  I am trying to get these done before Memorial Day when we are planning to see them again.

Supplies:
Pattern: Maddox the Mischievous Monster by Rebecca Danger
Yarn: Cascade Yarn 220 Wool in Lime Green
Needles: US Size 5 on 47" Cables

Love, Luck, Leap Monster #2

Here is Caryn's second monster for the love, luck, leap swap with Danger Crafts.  It is Gort the Gym Bag Monster:

Here is another shot of him:

I thought I would include a monster to help her with Weight Watchers and to battle Iris the Gourmet monster!  LOL!  This monster took me a little longer than normal since I was changing colors every 3 rows.  I was tired of making stripes by the time I got to his arms so I made them solid colors!

Supplies:
Pattern: Gort the Gym Bag Monster from The Big Book of Knitted Monsters by Rebecca Danger
Yarn: Cascade Yarn 220 Wool #7818 - Royal Blue and #7815 - Light Blue
Needles: US 5 on 47" Cables

Love, Luck, Leap Swap Monster #1

Here is the first monster that I sent to Caryn as part of our love, luck, leap swap with Danger Crafts.  Meet Iris:

Here is Iris guarding the indoor grill:

Since Caryn is doing Weight Watchers, I thought I would send her a monster to cause problems with losing weight.  Since Iris loves food, this monster will be devil on her counter.

Since she chose a love package, I crocheted a small heart and used it as her belly button.

Supplies:
Pattern: Iris the Gourmet Monster from Danger Crafts and Love Hearts by June Gilbank
Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Tonal - Blue Yonder and Knit Picks Palette Yarn - White
Needles: US 5 on 47" Cables
Hook: US C

Monsters = Happiness

I made some monsters for a co-worker's children.  Here they are enjoying their new friends:

Teagan with Lurleen

Gavin with Maddox

They love them!  Teagan even taught Lurleen how to use the potty since she is learning too!  LOL!  Thanks Tara for letting me share these happy monster pictures!