Doxy is Done! Crochet Dachshund with Slinky Completed !!!

As promised.....This guy was quite a challenge and took me a while to complete.

I worked from a pattern for most of this project, but it was confusing at times.  The pattern was written in crochet terminology that was in a different language and although I was able to figure out most of it, I had to keep closely focused and ended up taking apart and redoing several portions.

However, I believe the end result is very good!

I tried using a plastic slinky first, but it just did not give him enough support and kept getting all tangled up each time I would try to pose him.   The metal slinky is not as striking as the rainbow colored one in the pattern, but it makes him much more flexible and posable.

I love the armature in the ears and neck.  The ears can be posed in several different ways and the neck has enough stiffness to keep the head up.  The tail is coiled wire with a crocheted ball on the end and can be positioned in various poses as well.

I will say that this 'toy' is not really suitable for a child's plaything though.  The slinky can work it's way out by twisting and the wires do have some ends that could work through the stuffing and possibly poke a child.    If asked to make this for a child, I would have to refuse as I have no idea at this point how to make it child safe.  The pattern shows the finished doxy mounted to a base for display purposes, so I'm assuming that it is not intended to be played with.

All in all, I'm quite satisfied with this project and the winner of the drawing will get this doxy as her reward!  

Enjoy, my friend!  You have provided me with a great learning experience!

Blessings!

Reny

Slinky the dock dog..........work in progress!

     We have a winner!   Slinky the dog from Toy Story was the winner of the drawing held last week and Lori Bradley will receive this awesome crochet dog as soon as he is completed!

     I wanted a challenge, and boy, did I get one!  This dog sports a slinky body and an internal armature (frame) of wire to give him shape and stamina.  The free pattern can be found here.  http://www.galamigurumis.com/slinky-perro-muelle-toy-story/

     To enhance the challenge, the pattern is written in a mix of English and (I think) Spanish.  But it includes enough photos and English words that I have been able to decipher most of it.

   
      He really is adorable and I am having a blast working on this project.    I think I may have him completed by next weekend and will be posting pics of the finished doxy in my next post.
As a matter of fact, I am thinking of having a contest similar to this every few months.  I learn something new with each new project!

     Thanks to everyone who participated!  Be sure to visit my Facebook page often to see what I am up to and to join in the fun!         https://www.facebook.com/Renycrochets/

Blessings!
Reny

More dolls......Which will be selected as my next project???

Here are more of the entries for my crochet doll project outlined on my Facebook page.  There are just a few days left to enter your choice of a project for me to make!  Check out my Facebook page to participate!  The drawing will be on March 10th to determine which project I will do and I will gift that project to the one who submitted it!

https://www.facebook.com/Renycrochets/

Check back in the next few weeks to see which project is chosen by random drawing and the results of my efforts to make that doll or amigurumi or a reasonable facsimile of it. 

Homestar Runner!  I have made one of these for my daughter who loved this show when she was in college.   Would love to make another one!

 These 2 cuties make a great pair!  However, I will only make one of any pair that may be selected as they are essentially the same pattern with a few alterations.  If a pair is chosen I will contact the person who submitted it and let them choose which one they would like to have.

This clown is over and above adorable!  I would love to try to replicate him!  The head and hands are not crochet so I will have to come up with the design just by looking at the picture.  That will be a challenge if he is selected!

This cutie is so dainty and expressive!  With no pattern to follow, this is another one that I would have to replicate by just looking at the picture.  

These cute little dolls look like they may have some knitted parts.  I don't knit, but if these are chosen, I will attempt to crochet one.

So the question is.....which project will I make?  And... can I do it????

We will find out in the next few weeks!

Stay tuned!

I Wanna Make a Cute Doll...

I'm in the mood to make a cute doll, so I'm asking my Facebook friends to help me choose a project.  This is really going to be fun!  Already I have a variety of suggestions with some adorable pics posted on my Yarn Varmints Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/Renycrochets/   And I am looking forward to more participation in the days to come.

With so many awesome suggestions already posted I'm thinking I may just have to have a drawing of all of them to make it fair.  And to make it easier on me, because, so far, I want to make every one of them!                           

Of course, my sister, who keeps up with everything I am doing, was the first to post!  I just think that these little mummy dolls are adorable!  Way to go, Sis!







My niece was the second person to jump on board!
These little octopi are so cute that I know I will be
making them at some point, either for this contest or
some other occasion.  Thanks Dana!  You have awesome
taste!






This slinky dachshund just intrigues me!  This is another one that
I will probably have to make at some point just for the challenge!
Thanks Lori!  I'm excited about this one!  I happen to know
someone special who would love this!









Who can resist this Raggedy Ann doll complete with dress, apron and pantaloons?  Oh my goodness!  What a treasured heirloom  she would be for some lucky child!  Another future
project, I am sure!  Thanks Cindy, my friend!










These are just a few of the entries so far.   Check back next week to see more awesome pics of potential projects.   On March 10th I will announce which project I will be doing and who the lucky winner will be.  So be sure to choose a project for me and post it on my Facebook page.      https://www.facebook.com/Renycrochets/