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@JudyEv (381760)

Rockingham, Australia

April 27, 2022 8:12am CST

I wrote about crocheting beanies for underprivileged children. The group I’m helping want to fill 60 shoeboxes with various odds and ends for children. They now have enough beanies as others have been making them too. So now I have a new project – finger puppets. The one in the photo was not made by me. It is knitted but I’ve brought it home so I can take the size from it. I’ve made one that looks quite good but the hardest part is trying to sew eyes, nose and mouth so they look somewhat okay. Mine always look a bit like weird zombies but perhaps I can prevail on one of the other ladies to put the finishing touches to them. I took the photo but I didn’t make the finger puppet.

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@Meggan (375)

• United States

27 Apr 22

I have a hard time with faces too. I seen where people were crocheting the eyes seperate and then adding. Might be something to think about.

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@Marilynda1225 (91013)

• United States

27 Apr 22

that sounds like a good idea

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Apr 22

Thanks. I'll remember that.

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• United States

28 Apr 22

@JudyEv you're welcome

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@yoalldudes (35030)

• Philippines

27 Apr 22

Something for the kids to play with. How thoughtful.

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Apr 22

All the packages contain some sort of toy along with other items.

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@averygirl72 (38847)

• Philippines

28 Apr 22

That's good to do with your crocheting skills. Children will surely love your finger puppets

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@averygirl72 (38847)

• Philippines

28 Apr 22

@JudyEv You can make Oreo cookies. I crochet cookies before

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Apr 22

@averygirl72 That's a good idea.

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Apr 22

I've made two so far but will make more over time.

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@Marilynda1225 (91013)

• United States

27 Apr 22

Cute idea and it sounds like something that would be fun to make I'm sure you'll get the hang of the face quickly.

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@Marilynda1225 (91013)

• United States

28 Apr 22

@JudyEv zombies are popular these days so maybe they would be a hit

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Apr 22

I hope so. I don't want them all looking like zombies.

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

29 Apr 22

@Marilynda1225 Good point!

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@FayeHazel (40230)

• United States

27 Apr 22

How kind :-) I think it's a good idea - maybe one of the other ladies likes putting the faces on

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Apr 22

That's what I'm hoping. Someone might find it really easy but I find it difficult.

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@FayeHazel (40230)

• United States

2 May 22

@JudyEv It's always good to find someone to collaborate with like that. Did you find someone who likes doing the faces?

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 May 22

@FayeHazel I haven't been back again yet. I'm looking for some lighter-coloured wool now to make the faces.

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@58lordstreet (1668)

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27 Apr 22

I did crochet a yellow beret for my teddybear once and knitted him some bathing trunks.I dont think anyone in my class was very impressed lol just a bit weird,probably why I didnt have many friends

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Apr 22

There was/is a myLotter (male) who had a Etsy shop and sold a lot of knitted goods. There might be more male knitters and crocheters than you imagine.

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Apr 22

@58lordstreet It's a shame people judge so easily. A sailor friend told us he used to knit while locked in his cabin. He was making a scarf but he didn't know how to cast off. He said when they eventually got to port he had a very long scarf!

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@58lordstreet (1668)

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28 Apr 22

@JudyEv I gave it up when people thought it was odd, so no idea how to do it now

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@allknowing (153544)

• India

28 Apr 22

It is not easy to give those finishing touches. Good you decided to take help

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Apr 22

I don't like fiddly bits and pieces. I have worked out how to crochet the whole body in one piece so I won't have too many ends to sew in.

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@LadyDuck (502148)

• Italy

27 Apr 22

This looks cute, I am not very good in crocheting, it should not be very difficult to make.

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@LadyDuck (502148)

• Italy

28 Apr 22

@JudyEv I imagine that it is important to gt the habit, then it goes faster.

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Apr 22

So far they are taking me longer than a beanie but I'll get quicker as I get more used to the pattern.

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@wolfgirl569 (135583)

• Marion, Ohio

27 Apr 22

Those would be cute. You could maybe just glue eyes on them also.

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@wolfgirl569 (135583)

• Marion, Ohio

28 Apr 22

@JudyEv That would depend on the age of the kids getting them.

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Apr 22

I did think of that so I'll ask. Maybe they could come off too easily and be a hazard.

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@Ronrybs (21504)

• London, England

29 Apr 22

Weird zombie puppets... hmm, I can see a market here!

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 May 22

I'd have to do some research into zombies first.

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@Chellezhere (6421)

• United States

27 Apr 22

That is cute. Maybe you could get some help from one of the other ladies to get the faces on the puppets just right.

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Apr 22

Yes, I'll be talking to them to see if they can help.

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@Chellezhere (6421)

• United States

28 Apr 22

@JudyEv I think that is a great idea.

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@LindaOHio (222222)

• United States

28 Apr 22

That's really cute. What a good project for the children.

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Apr 22

Hopefully the kids will enjoy playing with their little puppets.

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@LindaOHio (222222)

• United States

28 Apr 22

@JudyEv I'm sure they will.

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@yoalldudes (35030)

• Philippines

28 Apr 22

Oh i thought finger puppets can be used as toys to play with

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Apr 22

Yes, that's what they'll be used for. They're meant to be toys.

@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

27 Apr 22

How cute is this little puppet.

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Apr 22

I thought it was cute too. I'm looking forward to making more, especially if I can ft someone to do the features for me.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

28 Apr 22

@JudyEv I am looking forward to reading about them.

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@snowy22315 (208746)

• United States

27 Apr 22

That is really adorable. I am sure the kids will love them.

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Apr 22

I hope they do. I guess we'll never know really although there has been a lot of feedback on some of the items.

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@rebelann (117199)

• El Paso, Texas

27 Apr 22

It sounds to me like you enjoy knitting or crocheting, I'm glad you have a new project.

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Apr 22

Crocheting is a good way of filling in odd moments. I get a bit bored otherwise.

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@FourWalls (86575)

• United States

27 Apr 22

That is so cute! I hope the kids who receive them will enjoy them and realize that someone cares.

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Apr 22

They will be just one item in a box full of stuff so hopefully they'll be plased with their gifts. There is usually soap, washer, tooth brush, comb. Maybe hair ties, marbles, stuffed toy, beanie, bracelet.

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