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Thursday, March 28, 2013

my gargoyle

Finishing is not one of my knitting strengths. I can seam a sweater, more or less, and block a shawl. But stuffies push my skills to their absolue limit. Honestly, I don't think I'm enough of a perfectionist to hone the skills I'd need to do a great job of them.

But I am happy with this little gargoyle.


His face and elbows and knees are shaped with short rows, and his feet are actual little sock heels with gussets and everything.
 

And those fingers and toes -- they're a picot bind-off!
 
 
The pattern, which I found on Ravelry, is a free download. This post is linked to to Finish it Up Friday, FO Friday at Tami's Amis, Fiber Arts Friday, Do Something Crafty Friday, and Freedom Fridays.
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15 comments:

  1. Corrie B7:03 AM

    WOW! He's fantastic, you must be so proud of yourself.

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  2. Dogwood Lane Rambles7:25 AM

    I LOVE him! I don't knit at all so have no idea what you're talking abuot so the job you did looks great to me.

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  3. Gracey is not my name....7:47 AM

    Love him!!!!! I've queued that pattern awhile ago, but haven't made it yet...I'm more comfortable with crocheted ones...

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  4. mkonieczki7:56 AM

    Wow! There's a lot of tiny detail to this little gargoyle. You did a fantastic job getting him put together.

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  5. JHNickodemus9:17 AM

    Too cool! Love it! The finish looks so good!

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  6. martine10:34 AM

    Fabulous, off to check this one out on Ravelry, thanks

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  7. Judy S.1:18 PM

    How fun!

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  8. Ginx Craft1:28 PM

    I love your gaygoyle. He is so wacky.

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  9. Kathryn Ray2:13 PM

    Very cool

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  10. InfinityQuilter/Knitter4:56 PM

    Your gargoyle is adorable! I haven't tried knitting animals, but there are some really cute patterns out there!

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  11. Minding My Own Stitches7:29 PM

    Amazing! Look at those fully articulated fingers!

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  12. tahoe3410:19 PM

    Honestly, he brings a smile to my face. Good for you in tackling this project, and congratulations on a really outstanding job!!

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  13. WonderWhyGal3:36 AM

    I love that Gargoyle! I've had it in my queue forever. It's super adorable.

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  14. Paula9:59 AM

    So cute! Thanks for the link to the pattern. I love gargoyles and this pattern's new to me.

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  15. AllyB4:47 PM

    He's so very cute. I know what you mean about stuffies though. Sometimes they are so fiddly. They're almost always worth the extra work though. Thanks for sharing him.

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