I knew I wanted to make a crochet animal for my friend Lindsay's little boy Jack, but was having trouble deciding on a pattern. When I came across the book This Moose Belongs To Me by Oliver Jeffers I knew I had to get it for Jack and make a moose to go with it!
I searched around for a pattern that I liked, and came across this pattern on Ravelry. It had the exact look I wanted, and it is a free pattern, so I got started. The only changes I made to the pattern are that I only added two prongs to the antlers, and I made yarn eyes instead of plastic ones.
I was a bit worried about the moose standing up with the top heavy antlers, but I had no troubles getting him to stay upright. I named him Marcel after the moose in the book, and was so happy with how he turned out.
I think I might do some more book/crochet animal combo gifts in the future. Any suggestions for some great children's books that could have a corresponding animal?
I think I just died and went to baby toy heaven!
ReplyDeleteSimply adorable!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I went to a friend's house recently and her child had a booked called "The Dinosaur who Pooped a Planet" haha!
ReplyDeleteThis one is absolutely amazing! Thanks a lot for sharing!
ReplyDeleteFree? I'm so there. He's is TOO cute!
ReplyDeleteThis guy is way way way too cute!!
ReplyDeleteAww, I am so in love! :)) Thanks for sharing! Do you know Grisu, the little dragon? Maybe he is just European-famous.
ReplyDeleteI love love love this! Awwww. Now I need to brush up my crochet skills so I can make this too :-)
ReplyDeleteYou moose that you made is so adorable & you did a great job crocheting it. I saw it at 4 you with love party. Julie at julieslifestyle.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI love him :) Found you via the Project Stash Link Party... following!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of combining a crochet animal with a corresponding book. So sweet!
ReplyDeleteYou could also do Peter Rabbit. A classic! :)