boogaj: Vickie Howell Blog Tour -- Gallery

A gallery of projects from New Knits on the Block.

The Tooth is out There Alien Tooth Fairy Pillows
Vickie Howell * Level: weekend at nana’s

Losing a tooth is a big deal in a little kid’s life. Make saying “bye-bye” to baby teeth an out-of-this-world experience with these cool Alien pillows! Oh and when your child asks you if there’s such a thing as the Tooth Fairy, just tell him or her not to worry; the tooth is out there.

Drawstring Backpack
Kerrie Rycroft * Level: playdate

Greatest American Hero
Super Kid Cape
Vickie Howell * Level: weekend at nana’s

In the land of pint-sized superheroes, the right attire is essential for crime fighting success. This vibrant, cotton cape will keep your favorite little protector both cool and collected under the pressures of battling the bad guys. Knit it up as shown, or make a wool version to keep your caped crusader warm on even the chilliest of adventures!

Cocoon Nap Sack
Vickie Howell * Level: summer camp

This nap sack is perfect for a sleepover or nap time. The luxurious cotton chenille, coupled with its handmade goodness, will keep your child feeling cozy whether at home reading a book or away at day care.

Splash Mermaid Dress-Up
Tina Marrin * Level: summer camp

As a child I sooo wanted to be a mermaid. They are princesses of the undersea with their graceful movements and their long gossamer hair trailing in a slow wave motion. And I grew up in what you would call a “Koi family” . . . that is, our family was and IS really IN to Koi fish (fancy Japanese Carp); complete with clubs, competitions, and endless talk of Tancho’s, Kohaku’s, and Ochiba’s (Koi varieties). Also, as fate would have it, I have only water signs in the significant places of my astrological chart. So with all these water influences, it doesn't surprise me that the theme has crept into my knitting designs.

Schneider Tool Set & Pouch
Vickie Howell * Level: playdate

When we’re building or fixing something in our house, the kids always want to “help” by grabbing all of the tools. In effort to keep sharp metal objects out of their hands, I designed a softer set that they can hold in their own personal tool belt. Although it’s doubtful that they’ll stop going after the real thing any time soon, at least they’ll look extra-cute doing it!

Diff’rent Strikes Bowling Ball & Pins
Vickie Howell * Level: playdate
My little strikers love to bowl! So much so, that I’ve often contemplated constructing an alley in my apartment. I decided, however, that a better idea would be to knit up a toy bowling set that’s durable enough for the kids to play with during the day, and soft enough for them to cuddle up with at night.

Photo Credit: Cory Ryan
Excerpted from New Knits on the Block, by Vickie Howell. © Vickie Howell 2005-2006, used with permision from Sterling Publishing Co. Inc.

You can see Vickie's post from yesterday over at LollyKnitting Around. And tomorrow she will be stopping by Scout's Knitted Swag. You can see all the stops on her tour here.