Sunday, February 10, 2008

I think I'm in lurve...

chi-kore

this has been so much fun!

I wasn't sure about it all when I first signed up. I haven't worked at anything remotely like this before, but I wanted to challenge myself... and push myself out of my comfort zone. I was really nervous in the beginning, especially when some of the sketches were being submitted... I really thought I had gotten in way out of my depth. But I stuck with it... and I am so pleased that I did.

which just goes to prove... you don't truly know what you are capable of until you try

chi-kore (side view)

so here he is... chi-kore

made entirely from reclaimed yarns, even his button eyes were once adorning a knitted garment

the wings were made from a felted aran jumper, and I highlighted the cabling pattern by using marker pens... to give that extra dimension

he's cute and cuddly... and I am not the only one around here who loves him!

chi-kore and katie
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23 comments:

  1. TracyFebruary 10, 2008 at 1:16 PM

    He's amazing! and so are you. That is fabulous. I love the eyes they are so sweet. Amazing how two buttons can reflect such emotion.

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  2. SarahFebruary 10, 2008 at 2:02 PM

    The facial expression is adorable! It's been really neat watching this develop! :-)

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  3. LisFebruary 10, 2008 at 2:32 PM

    that is so cool!
    and mega cute:) well done!

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  4. JackFebruary 10, 2008 at 4:42 PM

    That has come up so well! Gorgeous.

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  5. SylvChezPlumFebruary 10, 2008 at 6:39 PM

    It is SO very cute and adorable !! I would totally buy a pattern if you published one for it ! :-)

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  6. Norm DeplumeFebruary 11, 2008 at 7:10 AM

    I lurve him, too!

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  7. AmyFebruary 11, 2008 at 7:45 PM

    Oh my God - he is gorgeous! I totally agree with the comments about his eyes. What an expression! Well done.

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  8. tikkiFebruary 13, 2008 at 5:05 PM

    Sharon, that is absolutely amazingly cute!!! i love him, those eyes just blow me away!! well done again, you clever clever thing! :D

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  9. she knitsFebruary 14, 2008 at 10:29 PM

    HI Sharon, He is so totally adorable!!! You are a very talented lady and that he is totally recycled just tips the scales once more.
    AMAZING- How will your little one let him go to his new home?
    Kindest regards, Mel

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  10. RimaFebruary 16, 2008 at 3:16 AM

    Hello!
    This is Rima from Stashalong. Thank you for your comment on my kitty kat bag.

    I must say this is the most amazing thing you made. I cannot get over how real (s)he looks. Super duper cute.
    PS: Are you on Ravelry?

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  11. RimaFebruary 16, 2008 at 3:21 AM

    Woops. Meant Knitallyear. Well, I am at Stashalong too. My yarn-addicted life.

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  12. UnknownFebruary 16, 2008 at 10:47 AM

    I absolutely love him! He is so adorable!

    Cora

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  13. Crafty ThingsFebruary 25, 2008 at 2:33 PM

    He is amazing from top to toe!

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  14. suzanaraMay 27, 2008 at 7:03 AM

    wow he is amazingly cute!! would love to make one hope you bring out a pattern (pleeeease)

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  15. AimeeJune 18, 2008 at 7:26 AM

    OMG!!!!! Just reading through some old posts on the uncommon crochet board and came across this swap. I am awed by the results of your efforts! Very nicely done!

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  16. SueAugust 3, 2008 at 5:15 PM

    I have to say that little creature is so adorable, and you do make the eyes look great.

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  17. PetaAugust 14, 2008 at 7:58 AM

    He is so adorable!! You are amazing.

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  18. HeatherAugust 30, 2009 at 4:22 AM

    awesome... any chance you'll share the pattern???

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  19. HeatherAugust 30, 2009 at 4:23 AM

    awesome... its so cute and a great gift for a child....
    any chance you'll share the pattern?
    thanks for sharing

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  20. AnonymousOctober 15, 2009 at 10:33 PM

    Can i buy the pattern for making chikore... it´s one of my favorites!!!!! Thanks greetz from the netherlands Vivian

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  21. GraceLJanuary 3, 2010 at 7:32 PM

    How Cute! I'm relatively new to crochet and just did scarves and hats for Christmas gifts. I'm looking for something new to work on. I LOVE your Chikore. Are you selling this pattern? Thanks! Grace

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  22. UnknownFebruary 12, 2010 at 1:29 PM

    hello, is so nice, please PLEASE sell the pattern.
    Alicia

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  23. AnonymousApril 20, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    So where is the pattern because you should definitely come up with one if you haven't. Absolutely adorable!

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