Friday, 13 July 2012

A Gift For A Friend


As soon as I saw this little kokeshi girl I wanted to make her and although I new I wouldn't be able to do the pattern justice I wanted to try and make her for a friend of mine who's home was partially destroyed by fire.  Most of her mementos and treasured possessions were ruined in the fire so I wanted to give her little bit of something to start her collection going again.
I love amigurumi but I find it very tedious to do, all the counting of stitches and then the sewing up and then trying to get all the different parts placed just right.  The bit I find hardest is making features, I can never get them right and I end up pulling them out and starting again and again. I have great respect for all of you clever crocheters who turn out neat and perfect amigurumi time and time again.






I didn't get her quite right but my friend loved her just the same

If you would like to try making this little Kokeshi girl you can buy the  pattern here
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12 comments:

  1. hooksandyarns13 July 2012 at 17:50

    She came out really cute Linda - and her face embroidery is perfect. :)

    Sorry to hear of your friends home fire. I hope her insurance will pay quickly so she can start to rebuild.

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  2. linda13 July 2012 at 17:56

    Thanks Debi, yes she has been very lucky the insurance company have been great it's gong to take a while to restore everything but luckily no one was hurt :)

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  3. Crafty in the Med13 July 2012 at 20:38

    But what have you got wrong....she looks perfect to me...gorgeous little thing!!! I think her face looks lovely but I agree with you about the difficulty where embroidering faces are concerned and its so important because those features if they aren't right can destroy the image of a character you have crocheted totally. I'm not good at that at all.I also agree with you about how fiddly it is too do amigurumi I get so impatient with it but I really admire some of the creations crocheters turn out.

    very glad to hear your friend is ok...what an awful experience.

    Amanda :-)

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  4. linda13 July 2012 at 22:32

    Aw thank you Amanda :)

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  5. Mrs Thrifty13 July 2012 at 23:15

    That is soooo sweet - I love it. You are clever xx

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    1. linda15 July 2012 at 11:43

      Thank you Mrs Thrifty, I have been having a peep at your work, t's beautiful too.:)

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  6. Kara at Petals to Picots14 July 2012 at 03:37

    SO cute! I love amigurumi too :)

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  7. Xandra14 July 2012 at 11:38

    Nice kokeshi :)

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  8. Ana BC15 July 2012 at 14:31

    This doll is so cute, Linda! I am sure your firend will love it. I think it is perfect.
    ♥ Ana BC

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  9. Lillie and Moss15 July 2012 at 16:42

    Awwww..it is so sweet! You did a great job! I know your friend will love you for that!
    Shari

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