One of the ladies at Mick's work makes and sells these hedgehogs for charity. It's actually much bigger than it looks in the photo, about eleven inch by eight inch, and about six inches tall, though she makes a smaller version too. Mick could choose the colours he wanted so he went for white for the face and feet and sparkly silver for the spikes. Isn't she cute?
I'm sure anyone would love to own one of these cute little critters and the money raised is being donated to Cancer Research, it's win win all round.
She is lovely, when I first saw it I thought you were have a break from making socks.
ReplyDeleteI can't ever remember knitting a toy before but I've got Edward's Menagerie book waiting for me to give that a go. I'm not sure my crocheting is up to it though.
DeleteWhat a cutie! Great idea.
ReplyDeleteMick said he couldn't resist when he saw it, especially as it's for such a great cause.
DeleteHello Jo - and Hello Mrs Prickles - isn't she great!
ReplyDeleteHappy Bank Holiday Monday, we had heavy rain overnight, which is great for gardens ... not too sure how many real-life hedgehogs would have enjoyed it though!
All the best Jan
She's fabulous, isn't she? We've got typical bank holiday weather here today, dull and rainy. I think I'd go back in to hibernation if I were a hedgehog.
DeleteHe is really cute. As you say win win. Tx
ReplyDeleteI hope she makes a good amount of money for such a great cause.
DeleteHow adorable! Hope she makes lots of money for charity.
ReplyDeleteShe seems to be doing well with sales so she should make quite a bit for charity.
DeleteCan anyone who is interested order a Mrs Prickles? And is there a link to a webpage to place an order?
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately not. The lady is just selling to friends, family and work colleagues. Sorry.
DeleteShe's very cute. I wouldn't have guessed it was that size. I hope the lady makes lots of money for the charity. X
ReplyDeleteIt looks quite small in the photo but she's actually a really good size. Mick said that lots of people were ordering them so I do hope she makes a good amount.
DeleteHe's so cute! What a great idea -
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It's a wonderful way to raise money for charity.
DeleteShe must be dedicated! But what a lovely way to raise money and for such a good cause. And Mick chose well: she's adorable!
ReplyDeleteIt's such a lovely way to raise money, everyone's a winner.
DeleteMrs Prickles looks adorable! :)
ReplyDeleteShe's very squishy and cuddly.
DeleteSo cute! Knitting for charity is so rewarding, both for the knitter and the recipient.
ReplyDeleteI agree. I've done a little charity knitting but nothing quite as cute as Mrs Prickles.
DeleteVery cute. I once knitted a teddy for my sister when she was a baby.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely, I'm sure it must have been a cherished toy.
DeleteWhat a great idea and the hedgehog is just so cute.
ReplyDeleteIt's a wonderful money raising idea, I'm sure there'll be loads of people wanting a Mrs Prickles of their own.
DeleteShe is adorable, so glad she is now living in your home.
ReplyDeleteMe too. Eleanor's due home from university next week and I think she may just want to claim her once she sees her.
DeleteWhat a cutie!! In the past, I have knitted hats for sailors and Big Issue sellers and baby blankets for Linus (if you go to the Linus website you can find patterns).
ReplyDeleteThere's some wonderful charities which are thankful for knitted items.
DeleteI have knitted a couple of hedgehogs in the past(Little Cotton Rabbits pattern).They sit on my kitchen window sill with a couple of owls and a ladybird.What a good idea to do them for charity.I may have a go.
ReplyDeleteI love the type of yarn that's been used for the prickles, it really does give a great effect.
DeleteMrs Prickles is fabulous! :o)
ReplyDeleteI think so too.
DeleteShe's so cute. What a lovely lady, knitting all them for charity. Well done to her. Take care.
ReplyDeleteI think she'll be very busy as she was getting lots of orders, not surprisingly.
DeleteAwww, she's lovely. I like her cute little feet :)
ReplyDeleteMe too, aren't they cute?
DeleteIsn't she lovely, and always good to hear it's helping a charity xx
ReplyDeleteIt is, there's some really generous people out there who spend a lot of time and effort helping charities, I do like to support them where I can.
DeleteShe is rather cute. What a great idea.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure she'll do really well with her fundraising efforts.
DeleteShe really is adorable, such a great way to raise money for charity.
ReplyDeleteIt's a brilliant way to raise money for charity, I think anyone would love to own a Mrs Prickles.
DeleteThat's delightful, and for such a good cause. xx
ReplyDeleteI agree. Even Mick couldn't resist when he saw her.
Deleteaw she is so cute,
ReplyDeleteShe is. I'm sure there'll be plenty of people wanting to buy their own Mrs Prickles.
DeleteShe's very talented.. the face is really cute! Jx
ReplyDeleteI think the faces can be hard to stitch on the toy sometimes but I think this one is just perfect.
DeleteOh my goodness, he/she? is so cute!
ReplyDeleteWhat a talented lady, it looks perfectly made, and for such a good cause too.
I'm so pleased with her, she's such a cutie.
DeleteOh my!!! How adorable she is, and all for a good cause too. My mil made some for the rescue open day last year and they sold out in minutes.xxx
ReplyDeleteI don't think anyone can resist a cute cuddly.
DeleteWhat a clever lady. Of course you had to have one seeing as it's for such a good cause. And she is mighty cute too.
ReplyDeleteLisa x
Mick put an order in straight away, he knew I'd like her and as you say, it's for such a great cause too.
DeleteThese are so cuddle and soft, a couple of the ladies at my knitting group have made them too.
ReplyDeleteI've never used the type of yarn which has been used for the prickles but you're right, it's really soft and cuddly.
DeleteWhat a great way to raise money - and a fabulous hedgehog!
ReplyDeleteI think her fundraising has been a huge success.
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