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Jean Greenhowe's Toy Collection (20 pages)
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This booklet features a splendid variety of entertaining designs, ranging from mascots to decorations and playthings.
The tiny bears in the Teddy
Bears' Picnic are spending
a lovely day in the sunshine. They measure just 10cm (4in) when standing
and have movable arms and legs so they can stand up or sit down. The
picnic cloth is spread with a feast of knitted cakes, sandwiches and lemonade.
The Octopus mascot
is a must for football fans - with his eight legs you will have four centre
forwards instead of one! He can’t possibly miss
the goal. From the top of his head to the soles of his boots the Octopus measures
26cm (10¼in). Knit the socks and removable hat and scarf
in your own team colours. We have often spotted this fellow at football
matches, sometimes on top of a supporter’s head!
The basic Octopus pattern
can also be used to make a toy, with each sock knitted in a different colour. A
matching twisted cord is added to each leg, providing a fun method of teaching
children to tie shoe laces and at the same time identify colours. In
both versions the legs can be posed in various positions for extra play value.
Jean’s prehistoric world of Dinosaurs and
Stoneage People is packed full of humour. The little
cave people are only 4cm (1½in)
high yet every one is an individual with a different facial expression. The 
slightest variation in the facial stitches can create different expressions
of happiness, surprise, worry etc. There’s so much going on in
this prehistoric land - dinosaurs and flying reptiles watch as cavemen dig
their allotment, invent the wheel and play eggball (ancient football!) It’s
such fun, the children will think you have given them a picture book. Try
counting the cave people ... a game in itself. It took Jean four weeks to make
the set for the photograph and we were delighted when it was exhibited in the
Museum of Childhood in Edinburgh.
Adults absolutely
love our adorable Grandpa and Grandma Humpty Dumpties. These
senior citizens measure 18cm (7in) in the seated position and knit up quite
quickly using double yarn. As you can see Grandma is always busy knitting
and if you’re wondering how Jean made their spectacles ... you begin
with a plastic soft drinks bottle! Can’t you just picture this
loving couple sitting together on a cosy armchair by your fireside?
For Christmas you will find eight novelty Tree
Decorations from Crackers to Baubles, Snow
People and Christmas Puddings.
The Crackers measure about 10cm (4in) in length.
Still on a wintry theme, there are boy and
girl Sweet Little Snowballs. These
chubby charmers are both knitted with two strands of yarn and take no time
to make. The Snowballs measure 9cm (3½in)
when seated.
Jean has included one of her favourite themes - with a Bunny Family. The set is another storybook picture where Jean made most of the props including the fireplace, armchair, trunk and even the tape measure which of course is accurate! Mummy and Daddy are 18cm (7in) high and Little Bunny 12cm (4¾in) including the ears.
© Copyright Jean Greenhowe Designs 2006