Much of my time this weekend was devoted to stealth knitting, but I did manage to finish a project that I can share. It’s Chubby the Fish!
Chubby the Fish
Pattern: Chubby Fish (Ravelry link) by MyGurumi
Yarn: Red Heart Classic
Hook: E / 3.5mm
Started: November 11, 2008
Finished: December 21, 2008
Chubby the Fish!
This would have been a quick project if I hadn’t lost steam once I finished the body. But i did and it ended up taking over a month to finish.
I really love MyGurumi‘s patterns. Her signature eyes are really cute and very child friendly. The patterns themselves are well written and easy to follow. I plan on making more of her fun creations.
I’d really like to make a companion seahorse in the same turquoise color, but I have obligatory knitting to do. Do you find that when you absolutely have to get a project done, you absolutely don’t feel like working on it? My inner rebel springs to the forefront when I have deadlines. So far I’ve been successful in beating it down, but it’s been quite a struggle!
Finally, I thought I’d share my second mini tree. My mom rescued this from her office before it hit the trash. The reason it looks so disreputable is that the boys (cats) think it’s their new toy. You don’t even want to know how my other tiny tree has been faring.
mini tree!
Happy Holidays, everyone! Please drive safely!
December 22nd, 2008 at 10:58 am
So cute!
December 22nd, 2008 at 11:05 am
My Inner Rebel appears when all I’ve done is lay out my clothes for the next day, much less deadlines.
Chubby the Fish is so cute! He totally needs a Seahorse sidekick. Deadlines, schmeadlines.
December 22nd, 2008 at 11:22 am
Oh my goodness! Want to hear something funny? Just as I was reading about your little fishy, Cody was in the other room playing the theme from Jaws on his tuba!
Love the coincidence.
December 22nd, 2008 at 11:34 am
I’m with Carrie! Make a seahorse! And the turtle! :D /runs
December 22nd, 2008 at 11:36 am
Love your little fat amigurumi! Thanks for pointing me the direction of Ravelry. I keep forgetting to go there even though I belong to it! BTW, I’m always beating my Inner Rebel down! It’s a losing battle most of the time. Oh, and don’t you put your tree up especially for your little furry family? I know I do! They have come to expect it of me! They also love to watch me put all the decorations back on the tree each morning!
December 22nd, 2008 at 11:48 am
The fish is so kawaii!
December 22nd, 2008 at 12:57 pm
Chubby is adorable! He definitely needs a seahorse companion. :)
December 22nd, 2008 at 1:45 pm
Cute Chubby.
The minute I “have” to finish something it’s the time I don’t even want to LOOK at it.
Sad situation really.
December 22nd, 2008 at 1:47 pm
I love both the seahorse and the hermit crab! Amigurumi will be my next project. I’ve picked up fiberfill, safety eyes and a small collection of patterns, all thanks to you!
BTW, your mini-tree is adorable – despite the attention of overly eager boy kitties.
December 22nd, 2008 at 2:11 pm
Aww! Laptop says “Yum!”
December 22nd, 2008 at 2:45 pm
That is one cute fish!
December 22nd, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Cutest. Fish. Ever! I’ve already downloaded the pattern – now I just have to get some stuffing. I don’t go through the stuff very fast, but wouldn’t you know I just used up the last of a bag a while ago!
I can just imagine what your boys made of your little tree :) And I found one of my own today! Thanks for the inspiration!
Happy holidays my friend! {hugs}
December 22nd, 2008 at 4:26 pm
what a cute fishie!!!
December 23rd, 2008 at 3:06 am
Your fish is too cute! I wonder what your boys would do with it, especially with a little catnip involved, it might make a cute cat toy.
December 23rd, 2008 at 11:20 am
Very cute! I still have my knitted seahorse to do…
December 23rd, 2008 at 7:09 pm
That is such a cute fish! I also love the seahorse. I have several amigurumi critters I want to make. I know what you mean about the deadline knitting. Sometimes it really sucks the desire and enjoyment out of a project.
December 23rd, 2008 at 7:53 pm
Such a cute fish! Happy holidays to you!
December 24th, 2008 at 12:34 pm
Very cute! Love the tree – and have a wonderful holiday!
December 24th, 2008 at 9:00 pm
Very cute…you are multi-talented!
December 25th, 2008 at 4:25 am
That’s so cute! I’m hoping to make my first amigurumi in 2009 :)
Merry Christmas!
(Whoa, new theme?)
December 25th, 2008 at 6:02 am
Cute fish! Merry Christmas.
December 25th, 2008 at 12:57 pm
That’s such a cute fish!
Merry Christmas!
December 27th, 2008 at 11:35 pm
I love Chubby!
I’m slowly catching up on my blog reading so forgive the lateness of the comment but your jewellery is amazing! The rings, the bracelets…they are all stunning. You have a great eye.
December 29th, 2008 at 4:45 am
That fishy is cute, Amigurumi is so fun.
December 29th, 2008 at 1:22 pm
Very cute fish and the eyes are really friendly.
December 30th, 2008 at 4:02 am
Very cute fishey!! Happy Holidays Opal!
December 30th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
He’s so cute!
January 11th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Chubby the fish is so cute…I love him :)
Bet your kitties love him too :)