Array ( [0] => Array ( [pid] => 13509862 [fid] => 266 [tid] => 340031 [first] => 1 [author] => Tyses [authorid] => 106958 [subject] => My first big pattern - Barney the Dinosaur - Alan Dart [dateline] => 1500137092 [message] => [i=s] Edited by Tyses at 2017-7-16 00:59 [/i] [font=Tahoma][size=3]I figured I should share because I am proud of myself for tackling a big pattern for the first time. My uncle who has a diagnosis of "Mental Retardation with Autistic like tendencies" was admited to the hospital with a major heath problem. We didn't know if he was going to make it through this. Thankfully he came right out of surgery and was on a roller coaster to some sort of recovery. The first thing I thought of was what would make him smile, I did amazon shopping and had squishy light up toys, pompoms, balls and other toys. Then I thought to myself, I should try and knit him something. That's when I started looking up characters from his favorite shows, he loves Barney, Sesame Street, Happy Feet, anything Disney. I found Alan Darts Barney the Dinosaur pattern and ordered it on amazon (before I found this site). When that pattern showed up I figured out how I could afford the DK yarn, so I messed with some different stuff and ended up using just a red heart yarn on a size 7(US) needle, I know it's practically a sin to switch yarn and needle sizes when they are specific about it. ;P About a week and a half later I was starting to stuff and sew this mess of pieces together. It worked! This week I was able to come home ot Ohio to visit the hospital, he's doing much better but still has a long way to go. When I pulled out the Barney his face lit up, and that made it all worth it. This week he also had the ability to speak since they downsized his trach and put on a speaking valve. He would keep pointing at the Barney and kep saying Tyler. It melted my heart. It's amazing what knitting can do! [/size][/font][font=Tahoma][size=3] [/size][/font] [font=Tahoma][size=3]I am getting the yarn to make Baby Bop tonight! I know this was probably boring to read but I figured I would share. <3[/size][/font] [attach]1055152[/attach] [attach]1055154[/attach] [attach]1055163[/attach] [attach]1055167[/attach] [useip] => 104.176.22.174 [port] => 60428 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => 0 [smileyoff] => 0 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 2 [rate] => 22 [ratetimes] => 6 [status] => 0 [tags] => [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 1 ) [1] => Array ( [pid] => 17989502 [fid] => 266 [tid] => 340031 [first] => 0 [author] => Ruby0616 [authorid] => 150922 [subject] => [dateline] => 1539339240 [message] => Very nice! 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Thanks for sharing Barney and your uncles story.[/quote] Thank you! <3 :) [useip] => 66.108.20.200 [port] => 50736 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => 0 [smileyoff] => 0 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 17 [hotrecommended] => 1 ) [7] => Array ( [pid] => 13514171 [fid] => 266 [tid] => 340031 [first] => 0 [author] => Tyses [authorid] => 106958 [subject] => [dateline] => 1500172938 [message] => [quote][size=2][url=forum.php?mod=redirect&goto=findpost&pid=13510270&ptid=340031][color=#999999][img]static/image/common/user_online.gif[/img] karriboo [img]static/image/common/clock.gif[/img] 2017-7-16 01:28[/color][/url][/size] Well done you! Barney turned out very cute. Thanks for sharing Barney and your uncles story.[/quote] Thank you! <3 :loveliness: [useip] => 104.176.22.174 [port] => 61636 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => 0 [smileyoff] => 0 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 7 [hotrecommended] => 1 ) [8] => Array ( [pid] => 13510874 [fid] => 266 [tid] => 340031 [first] => 0 [author] => LERA-LERA [authorid] => 88424 [subject] => [dateline] => 1500143669 [message] => Your story is very touching and you deserve great respect. The toy turned out very nice, but more importantly your love for your uncle. 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Tyses Publish time 2017-7-16 00:44

My first big pattern - Barney the Dinosaur - Alan Dart

Edited by Tyses at 2017-7-16 00:59

I figured I should share because I am proud of myself for tackling a big pattern for the first time.

My uncle who has a diagnosis of "Mental Retardation with Autistic like tendencies" was admited to the hospital with a major heath problem. We didn't know if he was going to make it through this. Thankfully he came right out of surgery and was on a roller coaster to some sort of recovery. The first thing I thought of was what would make him smile, I did amazon shopping and had squishy light up toys, pompoms, balls and other toys. Then I thought to myself, I should try and knit him something. That's when I started looking up characters from his favorite shows, he loves Barney, Sesame Street, Happy Feet, anything Disney. I found Alan Darts Barney the Dinosaur pattern and ordered it on amazon (before I found this site). When that pattern showed up I figured out how I could afford the DK yarn, so I messed with some different stuff and ended up using just a red heart yarn on a size 7(US) needle, I know it's practically a sin to switch yarn and needle sizes when they are specific about it. ;P

About a week and a half later I was starting to stuff and sew this mess of pieces together. It worked!

This week I was able to come home ot Ohio to visit the hospital, he's doing much better but still has a long way to go. When I pulled out the Barney his face lit up, and that made it all worth it. This week he also had the ability to speak since they downsized his trach and put on a speaking valve. He would keep pointing at the Barney and kep saying Tyler. It melted my heart. It's amazing what knitting can do!


I am getting the yarn to make Baby Bop tonight! I know this was probably boring to read but I figured I would share. <3









Ruby0616 Publish time 2018-10-12 18:14

Very nice!

bevcustom Publish time 2018-1-1 12:08

You did a great job, and your story is very heartwarming. Thank you for sharing.

aichan Publish time 2022-1-13 05:18

What a touching story and what a beautiful work... Knitted garments and toys make one of the kindest, most thoughtful gifts as they mean you spared your time, the most valuable thing, for the receiver. You're such a kind soul, well done:)

Tyses Publish time 2017-7-16 10:41

static/image/common/user_online.gif LERA-LERA static/image/common/clock.gif 2017-7-16 02:34
Your story is very touching and you deserve great respect. The toy turned out very nice, but more im ...

Thank you so much. :loveliness: He is so loved by everyone in my family.

Tyses Publish time 2017-7-17 12:58

static/image/common/user_online.gif CraftyLouAnna static/image/common/clock.gif 2017-7-16 11:19
Such an awesome finish!   It turned out perfectly!

Thank you so much! Barney was a lot of work, as is the Baby Bop pattern I started on today! :)

Tyses Publish time 2017-7-17 12:59

static/image/common/user_online.gif karriboo static/image/common/clock.gif 2017-7-16 01:28
Well done you! Barney turned out very cute. Thanks for sharing Barney and your uncles story.

Thank you! <3 :)

Tyses Publish time 2017-7-16 10:42

static/image/common/user_online.gif karriboo static/image/common/clock.gif 2017-7-16 01:28
Well done you! Barney turned out very cute. Thanks for sharing Barney and your uncles story.

Thank you! <3 :loveliness:

LERA-LERA Publish time 2017-7-16 02:34

Your story is very touching and you deserve great respect. The toy turned out very nice, but more importantly your love for your uncle.

Saltandpepper Publish time 2024-11-10 21:14

It was a touching story to read, what a nice way to encourage your uncle in his journey to regain strength and a better health

Tyses Publish time 2017-7-17 13:37

static/image/common/user_online.gif cassie_ static/image/common/clock.gif 2017-7-17 13:24
What a wonderful gift to make for your uncle. Your Barney turned out beautifully!

Thank you! <3

karriboo Publish time 2017-7-16 01:28

Well done you! Barney turned out very cute. Thanks for sharing Barney and your uncles story. :)

siegeonager Publish time 2017-7-16 05:35

What a lovely thing you did for him! The Barney looks great!

Tyses Publish time 2017-7-16 10:40

static/image/common/user_online.gif siegeonager static/image/common/clock.gif 2017-7-16 05:35
What a lovely thing you did for him! The Barney looks great!

Thank you so much. :)

CraftyLouAnna Publish time 2017-7-16 11:19

Such an awesome finish!   It turned out perfectly!

julya9 Publish time 2017-7-16 11:58

Thank you for sharing.Very nice

xicila Publish time 2017-7-16 18:01

Fantástico trabajo !!! :D
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