Ever since I watched the program Meerkat Manor http://animal.discovery.com/fansites/meerkat/meerkat.html I have fallen head over heels in love with the little creatures. So instead of being perpetually disappointed that they don't roam the streets of Edinburgh I thought I would make my own...
Meet the Meerkat
I think it's quite clear that this is one of the naughty Meerkats, not a clever one like Flower...but the sort of Meerkat that would forget he was baby sitting then run out for food...leaving the babies all alone so another Meerkat tribe could come and steal them.
I still like him though...
You are a true artist!
Posted by: Kathy | September 27, 2007 at 08:22 PM
Great job - he's very cute and so realistic! I think he needs a name though...
Posted by: planetjune | September 27, 2007 at 09:03 PM
Unbearably cute. I love it. Looking forward to checking out what else you've got going on here.
Posted by: Kakki | September 27, 2007 at 09:03 PM
He is really awesome, great job, would love to make one of my own, I love Meerkat Manor.
Posted by: Navymomx2 | September 27, 2007 at 10:37 PM
your animals are so life-like...I could watch meerkats all day!
Posted by: Marianne | September 27, 2007 at 11:02 PM
I was wondering what your surprise was...he's awesome, you did a great job (again!).
Posted by: shirley | September 28, 2007 at 12:11 AM
Wonderful job! We love meerkats too. My daughter loves to watch them when we go to the zoo!
Posted by: Brooke | September 28, 2007 at 12:11 AM
This is the cutest EVER!
Posted by: Lisa | September 28, 2007 at 03:18 AM
That is so cute. I absolutely love Meerkat Manor - this one looks a bit like Youssarian, especially the last photo.
Posted by: Eleanor | September 28, 2007 at 09:29 AM
He is like Youssarian!!! I will write the pattern up this weekend and hopefully have up on Sunday.
Posted by: Wibit (Brie) | September 28, 2007 at 07:35 PM
This totally made my day, and is absolutely the cutest thing I have seen in a long time!
Posted by: croque-choux | September 29, 2007 at 12:36 AM
WOW....you are awesome I am so totally impressed...I love your blog....check out mine for pictures of my yarn and poms...i usually do a few pup pictures here and there...I have 7...Poms that is....it is pennylane111.livejournal.com
Posted by: Penny | September 29, 2007 at 03:15 PM
Love him.Will be watching for the pattern !!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Betty | September 30, 2007 at 12:51 AM
Hello there! I am admiring your adorable critters and would like to feature them in my webzine, Crochet Insider (www.crochetinsider.com). Could you kindly visit the site and write me an email from there if you would like to be in my gallery? Many thanks, Dora.
Posted by: Dora Ohrenstein | September 30, 2007 at 04:33 PM
This is so incredible! One of the best crocheted items I've ever seen! I'm dying for a pattern, but nervous I could never do it justice - that face is darling!
Posted by: picadella | October 02, 2007 at 11:35 PM
Oh my goodness! This is brilliant! I love the meerkat! So perfect.
Posted by: Maritza | October 19, 2007 at 06:57 PM
Oh.. This cute hing took my heart =) So adorable !!
Posted by: Sanni | October 25, 2007 at 07:25 PM
I love Meerkats...and that tv show is just too cute.
But this little guy is the cutest.
Posted by: LaurenC | January 03, 2008 at 12:00 PM
Hes lovely, really well done - you should sell the patterns, loads of people would love a go. You could donate all sales to a meerkat wildlife project of some sort.
Posted by: Charlene Boucher | November 19, 2009 at 12:03 AM