![Toy Yarn](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2529/4110443681_0520881ae2.jpg)
Well, OK, not my tots. My brother’s tots.
My brother and sister-in-law are expecting their second child in January! I plan on making a blanket for my new niece. I swore I’d never make another baby blanket unless they had another child (I don’t want to play favorites). And just my luck, they’re having another child 😉
They’re using frogs as the main motif. I found Miss Frog by Twins’ Knitting Patterns while browsing on ravelry and knew it would be perfect for my new niece. I didn’t want to make a toy for one and not the other, and 22 the Alien is going to be just the thing for my nephew.
I’m using Knit Picks Shine Sport and Cotlin.
![Miss Frog Yarn](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2613/4111206896_8f63cccf25.jpg)
Shine Sport in Grass, Leapfrog, High Dive, Marmalade, and Black
CotLin in Swan
![22 the Alien Yarn](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2650/4110443623_3648e1c4fe.jpg)
Shine Sport in River, Sky, Serrano, Caution, and Black
CotLin in Swan
I was a bit concerned about selecting that many colors online. What if they clashed? They’re only $2.50/ball but I’m trying so hard not to add to my stash. And I really have no need for single random balls of cotton blend. So I was happily surprised when I got the yarn this weekend – the images of the yarn were true to life and their descriptions were quite accurate too.
Now I just need to finish my Baktus so I can cast on. Maybe I can have this baby’s toy done before she’s born.
They’re going to be so cute! You could use leftovers of Cotlin and Shine for a washcloth or bib.
Thanks for linking to this pattern source! I’d never heard of them before but I love their designs!