I sell my crochet creatures in a tiny shop by the sea in the village of Plockton in Highland Scotland. Over the years I have developed a number of self-penned patterns (crabs and jellyfish for example) and added in some other sea-life from patterns I have found on the internet. What I hadn’t realised was that there are apparently some people who collect these creatures, and come in year on year looking for what is new. So, in response to various requests I have made a sea urchin or two – new for 2024.
The original pattern came from Yvonne at Bokkyshome (here). Her pattern is for the outer shell, and I then made up a sort of inner tube, increasing out to form the base of the shell so that it could be stuffed, which I think makes it a bit more robust for small hands to play with.
The variegated yarn felt just right for the job – it’s Stylecraft Impressions in shade 5401 ‘Grand canal’. Its an aran weight yarn but I think I used a 4.5mm hook as that’s what’s suggested on the ball band.
The shop will be opening soon for the summer season, and I’ll let you know if they prove to be popular.
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