It felt so good, yesterday, holding the little hedgehog after just a little while of work, I thought I would try another super quick softie. I think I am going to start a page of patterns for these tiny little things that can be made quickly from scraps.
I wanted something a little more challenging, so he is made all in one piece, apart from the ears. The wool is alpaca silk - to my mind the best combination on the planet - and he settles in your hand with a satisfying weight.
Showing his lines
diva moment
I am having one of those times again, the wanderlust is hitting me. As a child I moved around every two years or so, and now every two years I feel the urge to flutter off and find a new life. Although, deep down, I am sick of fluttering. I want a home - a proper home, with a garden, and birds, with grass and trees, filled with books and wool. Somewhere that feels safe and mine.
Because we moved so often, a bit like elephants, I suppose, I don't have a 'home village' or even, for that matter, a 'home'. We always lived in a house, rather than a home: it was always temporary. I wonder if a home is something you can acquire if you've never had one? Anyway, this sounds very morose and I don't mean it to. I am listening to some students, that live across the lane, singing their hearts out to "unbreak my heart". Long live karaoke! As long as they stop soon so I can sleep.
All of your animals are so cute. You are very talented. It would be great if you did list the patterns. Where do you find the time to do all of these? Your creations are truely inspirational. Do not feel alone--about moving every two years. We also move every 2-3 years. Just when you start to grow roots--time to move again. When someone ask "Where are you from?" I want to ask do you mean where I was born or where did I live last. I have found crocheting to be very therapeutic. During my last move I crocheted a doll for my daughter.
Posted by: Lynn | October 23, 2007 at 05:38 AM
Love the Elephant. You did a great job! I find creating a small, quick project after a long one to be very satisifying.
Posted by: Brooke | October 23, 2007 at 11:31 PM
Oh that's awesome. You are very very talented. Moving every two years can be a good thing - it forces one to clean out closets and cupboards! I probably would have moved sooner but it's a big job and I just not up to that task!
Posted by: Denise | October 24, 2007 at 12:34 AM
Love it!! Fantastic idea with quick ami projects~ i love being able to start and finish a project while i'm watching tv!!
Nathalie
Posted by: Nathalie | October 24, 2007 at 03:23 AM
Aww - that little elephant is so cute, I know so many people that would love to get one of these.
I would be fantastic if you did write down the pattern - I'm sure lot's of us would love to have a go at making their own :)
Posted by: Jessica | October 25, 2007 at 10:18 PM
I stumbled upon your blog today. I love it. Your projects are adorable. But I also enjoy reading about where you live. I live in northern British Columbia Canada and have always wanted to visit Scotland (maybe I will someday).
Posted by: Endako Jo | October 26, 2007 at 06:08 PM