A Triceratops & A Turtle Walked Into A Jar
Look! A baby Triceratops. I started this a while back for my nephew and I just finished it yesterday. I think he turned out pretty well. I did have to change the horns though... the way the pattern reads just didn't work out for me.
I also added dimpling in the fan/hood on his head. My nephew is VERY into dinosaurs and can name off everyone of them in his sleep. I wanted it to look as close as possible to a real one.
I used Red Heart Symphony in gray and black size 10 thread doubled together for him. It looks a little like tweed but it's soft and that's what I wanted.
This little guy came out to be about 8 inches from nose to tail. I hope my nephew likes him!
Also, as far as little stuffed toy goodness, there's this turtle that I finished for my 7 year old earlier this summer. I don't know why I never blogged about it. Anyway, here's a couple of pics:
And here's a shot of the underside:
For him I used Homespun in Williamsburg for the shell, Rococo for the head, legs, and tail, and Sierra for the under-belly. T loves him! He's about 5 inches long from head to tail.
And finally, it seems that Brandy and I like to crochet together. ;) We did these jar toppers and she showed hers yesterday so I can show you mine today. (hee hee, Brandy!)
I did mine in pink thread. I haven't got any jars to put mine on, so I found a candle jar that it fit on. Whatever works, eh?
This went pretty quickly so I'd definitely like to make more. I want to find some Christmas colored thread and do some up for gifts. Not sure what I'll stuff in the jars. That dried cookie recipe will probably go in there, though!
I want so badly to show you pics of the purse I made for my Fall Purse Swap partner, but I haven't sent it off yet. I'm hoping to get it out in the mail tomorrow morning. I can't wait until she gets it!
Oh, and to those of you who are still waiting to hear all about my big news... Hold on to your hats! I'll be able to spill all sometime early next week.
9 comments:
Wow I really love your work. Everytime I have time to swing by to check out what's new. You truly amaze me. Thanks for sharing it puts a smile on my face when I need it!!
I'm telling you, I just love looking at all the great stuff all my crocheting blogger pals turn out. I'm green with envy at your abilities. Well, that only means one thing. I need to practice. I'm going to give a snowflake another shot over the weekend.
I may have to make that turtle since we have a real one! Hey, how did you get your jar topper to flip up like that? I like that....good idea for a candle too! And where did you get the pattern...so cute!
Oh my God. Those are so CUTE!
I love Love Love the Turtle. The Dino is too cute too!!! Love you jar topper!!! Have a great nite!!!
I don't know where you find all the great patterns.
You are very talented, AJ. Between your photography and your crocheting...wow.
Cherlee, thank you so much!
Netter, I think you turn out a lot of beautiful things, too! I can't wait to see your snowflakes. Notice the plural. I'm sure once you do one you'll have to do more!
Lucy, the turtle pattern is super easy and goes really quick. Come back and tell me if you make one - I'd love to see! And I got the pattern for the Jar Topper from Brandy! But she wouldn't let me start on it until she got almost finished with it! LOL
Thank you so much, Desperate Housewife! I love making little stuffed animals!
Brandy, the turtle is one of my favorites! And thank you again!
Thanks a bunch, Karen!
Thank you, Sue! Yup, my 7 year old loves the turtle.
I think my nephew loves his triceratops. He wouldn't share it with his sister so that's probably a good sign. hee hee.
Thank you! I love the topper, too! Such a pretty pattern.
Hope you're having a great day. Today I saw this photography magazine and thought of you. You must be published so others can see your amazing work, AJ!
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