A New Tomten
>> Tuesday, December 23, 2008 –
Christmas,
Crafts,
Handmade Christmas
We have always loved Astrid Lindgren's book The Tomten. Years ago I knit each girl a tomten using a kit and pattern from Weir Dolls. The tomtens only come out during the Christmas season and Lou still loves them.
I decided to knit her another one this year using a pattern by Alan Dart. I changed the pattern a little bit and I'm not sure if I'm happy with the beard, but the wool is what I had on hand.
He has a backpack. Maybe I'll get a vest made too. We'll see. I'm out of Jane Austen movies :)
Poor thing. He's living in the ice bucket in the liquor cabinet right now. He'll be so happy to make his appearance on Christmas Eve!
He is adorable!!
...only children will understand!
I love this!
How darling! You have so many nice traditions.
That is a cute tomten:) We have the last night knit-a-thon- I have to knit a whole mitten tonight! ( I hope I can do it!) Merry Christmas!!
Each one of those little Tomtens are so sweet. We love that book at our house to...I'm going to go look for it now.
I love him! Too bad you are out of videos. Who knows what you could accomplish!!!
What a nice, round tomten belly he has! Lou looks so sweet in that picture.
Love him!!! While there is little worse than running out of Austen, the drama was so worth it in your result!!!
Oh How cute and creative!
What a sweet little Tomten! We just got this book for my 3 1/2 year old this Christmas, and are enjoying it as a family.