I bought this book more than a year ago and worked diligently until I had finished all bar one leg. And the poor thing has languished in the bottom of the workbox ever since. I just couldn't face doing any more of this blanket last night (especially as the lovely Alex over moonstitches thinks that the stitch pattern I have chosen actually does tend to develop a bit of a lean...I knew I should have asked for advice before I ripped back two thirds of a finished blanket! You live,you learn I guess!)
So here finally is Amineko, admittedly still in many pieces, but at least complete in that all of his body parts are done. I'm hoping that I'll summon up enough energy to stuff and sew him together tonight.
I'm not even sure who he will end up with ( I suspect Charlotte, who has been a little cross about the number of things that I have been making for the baby.And then of course Rose will wonder what I might be be making next for her.....)
Incidentally if you want to make one of these cuties,just click here for the link to the authors website. She has very kindly posted the pattern in both Japanese and English.
Sort of wish I had known that before I had finished grappling with the charts and instructions in Japanese.....
Hi. I really have loved your Small People. I first came across them in Cloth, Paper, Scissors magazine. Wonderful! I am illustrating a book for my sister-in-law, and your Small People really have been an inspiration. Anyhow, thanks for sharing your work on the blog.
Posted by: Sharron | Saturday, 08 March 2008 at 08:42 PM
Di over at Clementine's Shoes has just finished her second little kitty! I can't wait to see yours all sewn together!!
Posted by: Di | Sunday, 09 March 2008 at 01:58 AM
Oh wow, what patience you have!
Posted by: ash | Sunday, 09 March 2008 at 10:26 AM
I am liking your almost a cat-can't wait to see it as a cat! Those instructions are very easy to follow-I have an almost a bear ready to stuff!!Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Jenny | Sunday, 09 March 2008 at 01:22 PM
Your crocheting is great... I have to keep trying it, I love the amigurumi patterns but don't have much luck with them.
Posted by: Tammy | Monday, 10 March 2008 at 04:10 AM
I cant wait to see the finished kitty! He looks very handsome indeed with that beautiful red yarn!
I also wanted to let you know that you won a contest over on my blog. Stop on in if you get a chance. Congratulations! :)
Posted by: Kristin | Monday, 10 March 2008 at 05:03 PM