Licorice!!!!

Lately I've been in a mood to create my own designs when I crochet.   Usually I use a cute pattern designed by someone who is wildly creative,  and I have loved making almost every item I have ever completed.  But creating my own is a new challenge that I am beginning to enjoy just as much.

This is Licorice!  When I began working with this lovely variegated yarn I wasn't sure what would come out of it.  The more I worked, the more the finished product formed in my mind.    A goat!  What perfect yarn for a crochet goat!  When he was completed  I asked my grandson Paul what his name should be.  "Licorice" was his reply.  Of course he knows another goat named Licorice and I was delighted to name my creation after the original Licorice who happens to be a pet belonging to a friend of the family with a heart to rescue animals.

So, what do you think?  I see lots of things I can improve on, but I do think he is kinda cute!  I hope Licorice inspires you to try your hand at creating some original items too.   

Clyde....

Everybody's got a water buffalo
Yours is fast but mine is slow
Oh, where do you get them I don't know
But everyone's got a water buffaloooooo.................

This is what kept going through my mind as I crocheted this little critter.  As usual, I had no idea what I was making when I started out, but the VeggieTales song just kind of guided my hook and Clyde came into being.   He is OOAK and just as cute as he can be.    I may create other water buffalos in the future, but there will never be another one exactly like Clyde.

Lovable Little Critter!

After 3 1/2 years, I'm back.  Life gets busy sometimes and people get sidetracked.  Well, I get sidetracked for sure.  But things are good and now as a retiree I have more time to do all the things I love!

Lately that thing is crocheting, and here is one of my latest critters.  I say 'critter' because he is totally a one of a kind creation.  His name is Frankie and he was crafted randomly and without a pattern.  There will never be another just like him.  Part bear, part fox, part cat?  Use your imagination!

Leave a comment and tell me if you think he is as cute as I do!

Blessings!