December 2008
Tokyo Japan
As I have brought 5 boxes of yarn with me to Japan and since this is going to be my last year in Japan, I am going to have to crank up on the knitting as I have only completed one project the 2 years I have been in Japan. A colleague of mind and a good friend had her second baby boy, so I decided to make a baby blanket and a knitted stuff animal. At first I thought about using the yarn I have but after going to La Droguerie (the famous Parisian craft store) in Ometesando, I decided to buy some of their fabulous yarn and use their patterns for a baby blanket and stuffed bunny.
Their yarns and patterns are gorgeous but I have to say the patterns are not always easy to follow. I bought the book "La Droguerie's Babies" which fortunately was written in English. The blanket looked easy but I had a tough time getting the gauge right. In the end I used a smaller needle and the size of the blanket was off but it turned out nice and soft. I also crocheted the edge of the blanket instead of sewing a felt edging like it was suggested. The bunny was pretty easy to make and cute. I'll definitely be making more of them for myself!
I gave my friend the blanket and bunny last weekend so I hope she and her newborn son like it!
Wondering where did you buy “la Droguerie’ babies? Live in Australia, but having trouble finding a copy anywhere. Cheers judy
I am rreally hoping you can help me. I bought the bunny kit whilst visiting my husband who was working in Paris in 2007. Although the instrucyions were in french I managed and afteer the fun I had knitting the first bunny, have since knitted 3 for each grandchild. Our 4th grandchild is due in Febrauary and to my horror have misplaced the pattern . Is there any way you could help me by forwarding it to me, I really would appreciate it as really would love for this grandchild to have his/her own version of what we have named Widget bunny. thank you so much Robyn French ( south Africa)
hi Robyn, sorry, the book is in storage in Californis. sorry I can’t help
Looking ay my book I’ll see if I can find it
Morna