Strawberry Progress!

Wow. Planning gives you a lot more time to actually work on something. ^_^ I know, I kind of just figured that out...
Anyways, I've been working a little bit at a time on this project because of schoolwork. Planning has helped, and even though I started the actual planning and knitting last week, I finished it today!

I mean, she's not perfect, but I love her anyway! Especially for a first version. You can barely see the leaves on her head, so I might have to make that a little more noticeable. Her pants might look good in green, too...we shall see. Her red hair, however, reminds me of Ginny from Harry Potter! I think I'll call her Gingerberry.

How tiny! ^_^ She kind of reminds me of chibi, part of my inspiration to Strawberry Elves.

Probably the new yarn and needles that came in the mail yesterday also inspired me, even though all I needed to finish this elf were a few embroidery things. The yarn and needles were from KnitPicks, who have amazing things for both knitting and crocheting.

Oh my goodness new yarn!!! I've had the orange in the corner, but I needed to add that in. :)

Gingerberry examined the needles very carefully. They're friendly.

Partly the reason why I got new needles were because my old needles are bending, so I feel like they should "retire" for a little bit. I'll still use my old needles, though! They just need a little rest every now and then. ^-^
My new needles are two inches shorter, as my old ones were 7 in. These ones are 5 in., and are more portable, so yay! I'm a huge fan of tininess. :)

Thanks for reading, and check back soon for more Strawberry Elf-Progress!

~Phia ^_^