Everyone, meet Audrey

Dear Audrey,

You started life as a tribute to that classy lady, Audrey Hepburn — my take on Loobylu’s A Month of Softies Vintage Catwalk theme. As you can see, you are clad in a black turtleneck and leggings, vintage classics. I could have made you black capris, but frankly, I didn’t think of it at the time. Unfortunately, making a sock doll look like one of the world’s most beautiful women was hampered by the fact that I can’t really sew, and yarn is damn hard to attach to make a cute little ponytail.

What a mess you were! I was about to throw in the towel!

So, my solution was to revert to my first idea that never made it beyond planning stage — you are a beatnik kitty. Note the beret. You look so surprised and excited because you have just met your hero, the father of the Beat generation as we know it, Jack Purr-oac.

You are not only a craft project, Audrey. You are, most especially, a farewell present for my friend Lydia, who is leaving Xiamen this weekend for home in Toronto. I know she will take care of you and she says you’re cute. In fact, my colleagues have asked me to make more beatnik kitties for them.

I’ll miss you, Audrey. Remember to dress warmly in Toronto, and don’t drink too many Bloody Caesars!

Love,
Mum