introducing ravelry roundup: 5 amazing knit animals

welcome to elisemade's ravelry roundup! each month, i will choose a category and pick my top 5 favorite patterns from ravelry. not only do i want to highlight the many creative pattern designers on the platform, but i love the idea of sharing great project ideas that one might not think to search for. if you're interested in having your pattern featured, email me at elisemade@gmail.com!

Okay, now on to the roundup!

 i was obsessed with stuffed animals as a child and still get all the feels when i see a really cute one. so for this month's roundup, i decided to feature 5 of the most amazing knit animals. Check it out:

1. this super creative river otter:

the shaping on the face is perfect, and the little fish in his mouth kills me with cuteness! 

© Sara Elizabeth Kellner

2. this tiny flamingo:

i love flamingoes and tiny knits...need to make this right now! my favorite detail is the string legs with knots for knees.

© Miss Happy Rose | Clara Gallee Poinen

3. this realistic frog:

so so cool, the legs and little feet are done so well!

© Joan Rowe

4. these happy polar bears:

not only do these guys have the cutest faces, but they're made from knitting a single square!

© Sixth&Spring Books

5. this cute grasshopper:

i love the contrast color detail. i wish all bugs could be this cute!

© Quarto Publishing

which knit animal is your favorite?