Thursday 14 November 2013

meet.make.crochet moose.

Crafting and crocheting has been quiet in these parts as of late.... somehow life always steps up and gets in the way! Hopefully we will get back in the swing of things soon, just in time for Christmas! 

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! 


crochet moose amigurumi

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.

crochet moose amigurumi

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. 

crochet moose amigurumi

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? 



11 comments:

  1. I think I just died and went to baby toy heaven!

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  2. Very cute! I went to a friend's house recently and her child had a booked called "The Dinosaur who Pooped a Planet" haha!

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  3. This one is absolutely amazing! Thanks a lot for sharing!

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  4. Aww, I am so in love! :)) Thanks for sharing! Do you know Grisu, the little dragon? Maybe he is just European-famous.

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  5. I love love love this! Awwww. Now I need to brush up my crochet skills so I can make this too :-)

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  6. You 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

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  7. I love him :) Found you via the Project Stash Link Party... following!

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  8. I love the idea of combining a crochet animal with a corresponding book. So sweet!

    You could also do Peter Rabbit. A classic! :)

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