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Petunia Pig
Lacey Ladybird
Milly Mouse
Kingston Koala
Faelynn Fox
Penelope Penguin
Piao Panda
Lenny Lion
Benny Bear
AND......because there has to, just has to be a turkey on my American grandson's blanket......
Theodore Turkey
And, oh my goodness, did he take a while to finish! I gave up on the instructions in the book and imagined another way to finish the feathers. He didn't come out too badly, not too badly at all....even if I do say so myself. =)
This week I completed more critters. Thirteen have joined the menagerie. Five more to go. All the fiddly bits......eyes, ears, snouts, beaks, feet, cheeks etc etc were finicky and time consuming and a bit of a pain to crochet and then sew. Thank goodness I decided to crochet the animals separate to the granny square as there would be a messy tangle of threads on the back of the blanket. All that will be seen on the back now is the outline stitching of each animal. More work of course, but for my persnickety eye, much neater and visually pleasing.
The book has an animal dancing on every granny square of the blanket. This blanket will not. There's only going to be an animal on every alternate square. An animal on every square is a little too busy for me. I know!! I'm that girl where more is never enough. Go figure!!
Throughout today (as it's Sunday) I have picked up my crochet hook and worked on more granny squares. There's quite a few to do still. Only four weeks in which the blanket has to be finished. I had better skedaddle!
Thank you for visiting my little place♡ It's a place where for a while yet I will be wrapped in a tangly, woolly mess. My little candle is shining♡ A fragrant candle with coconut and lime scents wafting around as I crochet♡ A beautiful aroma, creating a cosy ambience.......relaxing me; as I granny square away♡ Hoping your day, lovely lovelies; lovely friends, is a joyous one♡
Until the next time......
your animals look great! I love these little faces <3 they will make a beautiful blanket.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! High praise indeed from an amazing crocheter such as you. Wish oh wish, I had your crochet skills, though. Mine are a little wanting. =) Thank you for your sweet visit. Kim Xx
DeleteThey are gorgeous Kim, happy crocheting! xx
ReplyDeleteHi Kim
ReplyDeleteJust love the little animals, was trying to pick a favourite but love them all.
Have a great week. Look forward to seeing the complete blanket.
Best wishes Kayc xx
Thank you, lovely Kay. I too, am finding it a little difficult to choose a favourite critter. They are all such fun. I can't wait to see the blanket finished with all the smiling animal faces atop.....for more reasons than one. =) Have a great week, lovely lady. Thank you for visiting my little place. Kim Xx
DeleteOh Kim! What a fun menagerie you are creating! Each and every one exudes personality. Your little grandson is going to have so much fun looking at all the critters on his blanket. Making gifts for the special little people in our lives is just the best. I can’t wait to see the rest of the animals. Well worth all of your effort! Gail at the cozy quilter.
ReplyDeletePS. It seems we are both in creating critters mode these days…see my blogpost ….
So cute Kim !!!!!
ReplyDeleteImagination and skills !
The blanket will be so beautiful and fun !!!!
Have a lovely week !
Hug
Anna
Oh my goodness!!! Those are just so, so cute! Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteThis post should come with a warning - Cuteness Overload. These little animal faces are so cute - they brightened my morning. I am smiling as I type this:-) Ah, I wish I could be lovingly cocooned in your woolly tangly mess. Preeti (Sew Preeti Quilts)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely menagerie you've crocheted--this will be such a fun blankie;))) hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteI love how you named all those adorable little critters. Yes, crocheting little animals is fiddly, especially the eyes, noses and mouths. The ears can be annoying also. I have made several full crocheted animals over the years and the assembly and finishing are the hardest parts.
ReplyDeleteAren't your little animals adorable, Kim?! What a fun project! I like your idea for sewing them on to the crocheted background after it's all finished. Enjoy every stitch!
ReplyDeleteOh my--what a cute and delightful little collection of critters--you are doing a great job on them--far better than I could--I am a knitter--can crochet--just don't like it--love to knit though--keep that hook flyin--hugs, di
ReplyDeleteThose are all so adorable! Nice work.
ReplyDeleteAh I love your critters! Can’t wait to see this finished. Sarah quilting by the sea
ReplyDeleteSo much cuteness! The turkey is spectacular!
ReplyDeletethese little pieces are very cute for a blanket
ReplyDeleteTu proyecto ha prosperado mucho con tan lindos animalitos, me ha gustado mucho el Koala de Kingston. BESICOS.
ReplyDeleteJust charming! Baby Lenox will love it! Isn’t it amazing that it’s almost a year since he arrived?!? Hugs, NancyO
ReplyDeletethese are so, so much fun - i lurve them and so will he!
ReplyDeleteHi Kim, those are so cute!!!! Really, only on every second square because it was too busy...that must have been really, really busy lol I love them all but that turkey is really great. Take care lovely lady :-)
ReplyDeleteOh Kim, you have outdone yourself with those gorgeous little animal heads. What a lovely blanket this is going to be! I'm currently enjoying a South Island coach trip, and thought you would be interested to know that there are a lot of Aussies onboard, including two ladies from Tassie!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful zoo your little critters will make for Lenox. And I spied some beautiful roses in a little vase on your table. Oh, it seems like we'll never see flowers and green grass again, but I know that the seasons continue to change and our chance at roses, and daffodils and iris will come. Good luck with your crocheting, but I'm sure you will meet your deadline.
ReplyDeletePat
I spy with my little eye something beginning with A... Adorable!
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Hi Kim, I absolutely love all your animal creations. They are adorable. I also like the way you displayed them. Very cute and creative. I really appreciate your talent.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness - talk about amazingly adorable!! All your angst working out the designs has been so worth it. Makes me wish for another grandie just so I can make one too (and no, there won't be any more...four is enough).
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness you have done a wonderful job with all of these, that blanket is going to be so cute! I think the bunny is my favorite :)
ReplyDeleteHola Kim
ReplyDeleteSoy Dianet y vengo del blog de nuestra amiga en comun Melisa y la verdad ya me quede! para seguirte porque me encanta lo que haces . trabajhos tan dulces como estos ositos. Espero seguir visitandote y verte tambien por mi blog para que veas lo que hago y tal vez te guste. besos de tu nueva amiga
Dianet de parchesdeamor
How lovely of you to visit my little place, Dianet. A lovely welcome to you. The lovely thing about blogging is the like-minded people one meets. I'm off to visit your little corner of the world. Thank you for your sweet visit. Kim Xx
DeleteHow precious that gorgeous wreath is! Soooo cute! Best wishes, dear Kim.
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