theknittycat ([info]theknittycat) wrote in [info]weloveamigurumi,
@ 2008-04-24 16:20:00
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Entry tags:character, comics, free pattern, knitted amigurumi, muppets, peeps

Recently finished Peeps
I've just put my latest ami/peeps gifts up on flickr:

Including my impressionistic version of Marvel Comics' the Human Torch for Matt
the Human Torch small

and yet another Cookie Monster for Kristina
Cookie Monster for Kristina small

Here are some larger photos:

When I saw this yarn, I immediately thought of the Human Torch.  :o)  Matt loves comics (as I always have) and it's great to have someone to make these for.  I had had enough of making more accurate representations of things after making the Thing (for Matt) and the Tazmanian Devil (for Tony - haven't posted his photos to flickr yet!  Oops!), so I've gone for a more impressionistic version of the Torch.  I think he looks a bit like a fire elemental.  :o)

the Human Torch large


And Cookie, Cookie, Cookie!  It looks like there are 4 different Cookie Monsters here, but it's actually only 3 -  each of our niece's Cookies posing with my DH's Cookie.  :o)

I made an Elmo for Mia and a Cookie for Kristina for Christmas, but when they opened them, Mia (the 3 year old) grabbed Cookie and was so delighted with the two muppets that none of us had the heart to take him away from her (including the older and extremely sweet Kristina), so I promised I'd make another for Kristina.  And finally, she's got him!!  YAY!  :o)

the three cookies

There are a few more photos at www.flickr.com/knittycat
ADDED:  Ooops.... forgot to mention that there's a free pattern for Cookie (and Elmo too) at www.knittycat.vox.com



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[info]fcukingg0ddess
2008-04-25 12:08 am UTC (link)
awee the cookie mosnter one's
so cute! && your right, the
torch one looks like an elemental.

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[info]theknittycat
2008-04-25 12:45 am UTC (link)
Thank you so much, goddess! :o)

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[info]xanthvamp
2008-04-25 12:47 am UTC (link)
Those are totally amazing, thank you for sharing. :)

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[info]theknittycat
2008-04-25 12:57 am UTC (link)
Thank you xanthvamp! :o)

Oh, yeah... oops... free pattern for Cookie Monster at www.knittycat.vox.com

Sorry I forgot.

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[info]xanthvamp
2008-04-25 04:25 am UTC (link)
Sweet, thank you.

I've saved it, but I've never knit anything but flat squares... I need either dp or circular needles... to try... :P. It makes me nervous ;).

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[info]theknittycat
2008-04-25 06:14 pm UTC (link)
Actually, his legs, body and arms are knit with the double knitting technique described here http://free-knitting-pattern.com/doubleknitbear.htm where you don't need dpns OR 2 circs. You knit a stich and slip a stitch to make a tube on straight needles. I knitted the heads in the round, but you could knit each side flat and sew seams.

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[info]xanthvamp
2008-04-26 01:26 am UTC (link)
Oh, I think it get it... neat! Thank you so much!!

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[info]theknittycat
2008-04-26 04:34 am UTC (link)
My pleasure. :o) If you want to try out doubleknitting, please feel free to ask questions if you have any. I've made dozens of my peeps this way. :o) I LOVE this technique!

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[info]xanthvamp
2008-04-26 11:36 pm UTC (link)
I have a few projects lined up, but I am TOTALLY interested in trying this, I like to look of the knitted dolls :). Thank you! I will keep you in mind (and prolly post here ;)) if I end up needing help.

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[info]a_single_dream
2008-04-25 08:20 am UTC (link)
The human torch! Hehe, that's too cute. :) I love your work!

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[info]theknittycat
2008-04-25 06:16 pm UTC (link)
Thanks a_single_dream! You're so kind! And the feeling's mutual. ;o)

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