It is a bit addictive to make these little guys! I followed the tutorial here which has several other creatures to make, too!
The height is about 3-4" and about 5" long.
There is a bit of sewing
but it is a very quick crochet and amusing!
I also learned about a neat trick to make 'safety eyes' even safer--melt down the shaft so it is like a rivet
with your iron on high (only your teflon plated iron!!!!)
so that the backing can't be slipped off from a gnawing child!
I also ran into the problem of polyfil.....I didn't have any more! I thought about emptying a couch pillow but got hold of myself! One thing I had a lot of was strips of cotton batting from quilts! I sliced a strip up into 1" squares and it worked beautifully!
I'm off to the doctor's this afternoon-I should be able to finish the last sleeve on the sweater while there!
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How fun — Abigail would have loved a whole set of ocean animals like that when she was younger! The curly jellyfish tentacles are so fun! -Marsel
ReplyDeleteThose whales are so cute! I'm thinking the hospital would like those for the pediatric patients. Hmmm. I keep thinking of projects but I haven't came up with a way to make more time! Now, that's a problem.
ReplyDeleteGood luck at the doctor and I hope he/she has good advice for you.
Blessings and hugs,
Betsy
Genius idea about the batting. That probably make a nice squishy whale.
ReplyDeleteSo cute!!! That's a good idea for the eyes. I've only ever made a Baby Yoda but I did worry about those eyes coming off.
ReplyDeleteNow those are just too freaking adorable!!!!
ReplyDeleteSweet whale! I need to remember the tip about the eyes.
ReplyDeleteCute whales! Do you see real ones in your area? Hope that doc gave you some good meds and that your headaches are under control.
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