The thing that I think makes me luckiest in my life is that I am truly loved. Sometimes it is really hard to put into words what it feels like to have a soul mate and that's what started me thinking about these Soul Swans.
The idea is that at some point soul mates have shared the same body but have been ripped apart - then they find each other again - all very trite.....but we have a pair of swans in the canal by our house and I swear it happened to them.
They return every spring to sit on a nest right next to a big road - and last year they had 5 signets each of which made it into adulthood. What an amazing achievement!
The spend so much time grooming and looking after each other - that at times they seem to be one creature and so the Soul Swan was born.
I wanted to give each swan a name that could be either male or female - I found out there is actually a word for these dual purpose names they are epicene names - this swan is called Hekili which means Passion.
I was surprised by just how much personality they had! They really do look like they are passionately in love.
They really do look rather enamored with each other, don't they?
Posted by: luther_34 | 05/24/2010 at 05:48 PM
Great job on the swans! So glad to know you're still designing cute crochet...just in another place!
Posted by: La Mañosa | 05/24/2010 at 05:57 PM
Beautiful. And just a little cute too! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: random Cindy | 05/24/2010 at 06:31 PM
Wow, I love these! Are you going to be selling/posting the pattern soon?
Cora
Posted by: Craftygal1965.blogspot.com | 05/25/2010 at 05:09 PM
these are realy cute!!
Posted by: Karielinnf | 05/28/2010 at 07:01 PM
oh wow! you totally rocked this! love the swans!!!
Posted by: tomae | 05/29/2010 at 12:20 AM
This is so beautuful, I'll post it on my next inspiration roundup!
Posted by: Shushonet | 05/31/2010 at 10:01 PM
I'd love to get the pattern, will you be selling it or posting here any time soon? I've got a couple of wedding coming (and a friend's anniversary) and I think it'd be great to make them this beautiful swans. Thanks.
Posted by: Paula | 06/16/2010 at 05:18 PM
I'd also like to get the pattern or know when you will be selling or posting it. I think these would be great centerpieces for an engagement party or bridal shower. They look fantastic!Thanks for such a great idea.
Posted by: LaRita Washngton | 09/21/2010 at 08:35 AM
These are the most lovely set of swans that I have seen in a created amigurumi idea!!!! Will you be sharing this pattern anytime soon? Absolutely beautiful....
Posted by: Leslie-K | 11/14/2010 at 11:56 PM
Would LOVE this pattern,is it available?
Posted by: Lisa Wyrick | 01/04/2011 at 11:47 PM
The swans are beautyful. I love them!
Will you please let me know if the pattern is available?
Thank you :)
Wishing you all the best,
Ingrid (Ingie@home)
Posted by: Ingrid | 04/21/2011 at 12:48 PM