Hi everyone, Thank you so much for your appreciation over the years. Just to let you know I have relaunched the Roman Sock Shop and you can now find it at romansock.com.
I have been trying to figure out how to crochet a squirrel for years! There are some very cute ones out there but none that really had the realistic look that I wanted - Then a couple of nights ago I woke up at 3 in the morning with the solution!
So here is the little guy!
The idea is that he can be on all fours or sitting up in a squirrelly position
I wanted to get the feel of the squirrel right from all angles
this wee squirrel seems to have an inquisitive nature
and likes sniffing round
and did I mention he loves ceramic apples?
Thank you all so much for your kind words! I feel like I am going to get my groove back!
Wow, he looks great, very lifelike!
Vicki
Posted by: vicki | November 22, 2009 at 10:00 PM
What a cute squirrel! You are brilliant, you really are!
:O)
Posted by: Lori | November 23, 2009 at 12:26 AM
Stunning; love it! :)
Posted by: Marte | November 23, 2009 at 06:12 PM
He is adorable, so very squirrely! Beautiful work as usual - I'm so glad to see you back blogging :)
Posted by: Jessica | November 23, 2009 at 09:59 PM
He's absolutely perfect. Good job!
Posted by: Heather | November 25, 2009 at 04:11 PM
I love the squirrel! he is a cutie.
I thought I would let you know I have made lots of Owlets for the bird sanctuary and put a link on my post to your blog. Thanks for letting me use your lovely pattern, they are so addictive to make!
Love
Lyn
xxx
Posted by: Lyn | November 28, 2009 at 11:37 PM
I think he is perfect.
Posted by: Ghost | November 30, 2009 at 02:43 AM
That is soooooooo super duper cute!!!! LOVE IT! I made one of your Owlets over the weekend -- thanks so much for the pattern!
http://sideoatsandscribbles.wumple.com/?p=2922
Posted by: Lisa (sideoats + scribbles) | December 01, 2009 at 10:16 PM
He is adorable! You are amazingly talented.
Posted by: Alisa | December 02, 2009 at 07:35 PM
Ohh! Very well done! He's absolutely adorable, looks like he could hop out of a tree and into the birdfeeder any second haha!
And I'm sorry for your loss. I know what it's like to lose a pet untimely, and I pray that the only memories that stay are the happy ones, like you said. I'm sure he enjoyed being with you every moment of every day.
Posted by: Claire | December 15, 2009 at 10:24 AM
He is simply too adorable for words!!!! I love him!
Posted by: Lillian | December 20, 2009 at 05:32 AM
omg! That is one cute squirrel. I feel like I lost my groove to craft, but maybe making that little critter will get me back. Post a pattern!
Posted by: Becca | December 26, 2009 at 06:27 AM
You really have a squirrel with personality. Great job!
Posted by: Mickey | December 27, 2009 at 01:21 AM
it is so cute! Do you sell the pattern? Pleeeease :)
Posted by: Verena | December 28, 2009 at 10:35 AM
adorable! realistic, too! :)
Posted by: Lee | January 02, 2010 at 04:02 PM
awesome! I really enjoy seeing the things you make! I wish I could make them too, but I'm not 'good' enough!
Posted by: Nandaaah | January 03, 2010 at 01:59 PM
just checking up on everyone. Delurking this week, leaving notes.
Posted by: Ghost | January 08, 2010 at 12:32 AM
I truly am anxiously awaiting for your pattern. He would look soooo amazing sitting beside my knitted acorn, will it help to beg?
Posted by: Kim Walker | January 10, 2010 at 03:36 AM
Amazing, amazing work! Thanks so much for sharing with us!
Posted by: scribblearts | January 23, 2010 at 01:53 AM
great poses :)
Posted by: heather | January 28, 2010 at 11:31 PM
A-DOOR-A-BULL!!! I hope you will be making up a pattern for this one too!
Posted by: BlueMoonArtistry | February 01, 2010 at 01:40 AM
The best ideas always come to us at promiscuous hours!
Absolutely adorable. Fantastic work.
Posted by: Kerry Roberts | February 03, 2010 at 08:49 PM
SOO adorable!! Please say you'll post the pattern? This is honestly too sweet for words, I feel like I'm spontaneously developing cavities! :D
Posted by: Isunjic | February 10, 2010 at 04:06 PM
Love him.
He looks like Hamey in the movie "Over the Hedge"!
/Ida from Sweden
Posted by: www.google.com/accounts/o8/id?id=AItOawl1FFwxNQfxubhWnX8fShntobTHfVcDDMA | February 14, 2010 at 05:50 PM
Have you seen the movie "UP?" There is a Doberman in this fantastic movie, who is constantly distracted by a squirrel...reminds me of a favorite employee of mine. Consequently, I've been searching and searching for a squirrel pattern to knit or crochet for her. This is THE BEST squirrel I have seen! Can you please send me your pattern? I'd even pay for it. . .Thank you!
Posted by: Amy | February 16, 2010 at 03:58 AM