Wednesday, 19 June 2013

The Evolution of Baboon - A Work In Progress

I am very bad at sticking to WIP Wednesday, as I like to put projects on my blog when they are finished. I have been working really hard on my newest pattern, but it is still very much a work in progress.


I call him a baboon (although I think he is technically a mandrill). Although I really like his serious little face, he still has quite a few issues. Nose should be a bit bigger! Should he have ears? Something not quite right about his arms ..... etc.

But some of his features have turned out as I imagined: his prominent brow, and his colourful rear end.

Baboon Bottom!

I have had him in mind for a while, but could not find the right wool. And then on holiday saw the ideal wool (Sirdar Escape DK) in a bargain bucket in the window of a tiny wool shop in the village. I had to buy it, as it was just perfect. But it took three visits to the shop before I managed to get my hands on it. Shop owners in North Devon seem to close for long lunches. So now I have ordered two more balls of this wool online, so I can have another go at refining him.

And although he is not quite right yet, I am not going to unravel him. So I hope to be able to show you how he has evolved from this to the final version in a few weeks.

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35 comments:

  1. Anonymous19 June 2013 at 09:31

    It is a funny little guy and he is cute:) You are so right not to unravel him.

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  2. Janet19 June 2013 at 14:09

    He's amazing. Can't wait to see how he turns out.

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  3. Schulz Family19 June 2013 at 15:06

    visiting from show and tell. Very cute

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  4. Max19 June 2013 at 17:39

    i never thought i'd be praising a knitted baboons bum in my life, but here i am. great, and very amusing job you've done there, love the attention to detail! x

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  5. Max19 June 2013 at 17:40

    ps. TOTALLY in awe of all your nature inspired knitting, FANTASTIC stuff x

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  6. Deb19 June 2013 at 20:50

    PMSL. I love the bum!

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  7. Leonie20 June 2013 at 00:04

    You are an amazing creator! And sorry - that bum is just too cute!

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  8. Gertie20 June 2013 at 09:27

    He's so funny. I think his little bum is so cute xx

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  9. no spring chicken20 June 2013 at 14:08

    I'm always so impressed with your patterns. At times it's hard enough following one... I can't imagine writing one! :)

    Blessings, Debbie

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  10. prettydreamer21 June 2013 at 03:48

    he is wonderful!

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  11. Minding My Own Stitches21 June 2013 at 07:03

    Gosh, I love his serious face, although I felt a bit rude staring at the Baboon butt picture :)

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  12. Mel at Adventures of Mel21 June 2013 at 07:46

    He is so cute! Love him! Thanks so much for sharing on Inspire Me Wednesday!

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  13. Kathi21 June 2013 at 10:18

    I love the baboon bottom! Too funny!

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  14. Unknown21 June 2013 at 12:49

    Omg, I cannot even put into words how cute this is!

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  15. Anonymous21 June 2013 at 13:31

    SO cute! The little bottom cracks me up :) (No pun intended ;)

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  16. Juliet @ Tartankiwi21 June 2013 at 14:50

    He is seriously cute! As for the bottom, its perfect!

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  17. WonderWhyGal22 June 2013 at 02:11

    LOVE LOVE LOVE! The details are great...right down to the bottom.

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  18. Mistea23 June 2013 at 02:50

    Very cute - Clever you!
    That butt is perfect.

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  19. Made in Suisse23 June 2013 at 10:22

    Ha ha, a bum to be proud of :-)

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  20. Anonymous23 June 2013 at 11:23

    a woolly baboon bottom ! never thought I'd see that, or write those words!! Very sweet little critter.

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  21. Wendy23 June 2013 at 11:44

    I love the attention to detail in this - and like others, I can't quite believe I am in awe of a knitted baboon's rear end. But I am.

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  22. Anonymous23 June 2013 at 12:44

    His bottom looks a bit like a peacock! I look forward to seeing the refined version as this one looks great to me!

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  23. Unknown23 June 2013 at 13:27

    That bottom! Hahahaha!

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  24. Louise@ElsieMayandBertha23 June 2013 at 14:07

    I love his bright bottom, just like a real baboon! Looking forward to seeing the finished article.
    Have a great week.

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  25. Anonymous23 June 2013 at 14:50

    He's so cute! & his face already has so much expression :)

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  26. Free Spirit Designs23 June 2013 at 15:30

    hehe! its not often you can celebrate finding the perfect wool for a baboon's bottom!

    he is super cute, i especially love his hooded brow x

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  27. Barbara23 June 2013 at 23:23

    This is great. Love it.

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  28. Jan24 June 2013 at 05:01

    He's great, I love that he is an 'evolving' baboon :)

    Jan x

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  29. Lucy Blossom24 June 2013 at 07:16

    I can just imagine a conversation...what are you knitting tonight? Well, actually its a baboon's knitted bottom! Now that's a conversation starter! He is really sweet though - and amazing that you can imagine how you want it to look and create it in wool.

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  30. Unknown24 June 2013 at 09:00

    The baboon bottom is hilarious! Thanks for making me smile! x

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  31. Handbags by Helen24 June 2013 at 13:16

    Loving the colourful backside!

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  32. Unknown24 June 2013 at 15:41

    Monkey's are always such fun to make - this one looks great. x

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  33. Dawn 25 June 2013 at 09:36

    So cute, I'd love to see how he evolves I'm a huge fan of soft toys.

    Just popped over from Handmade Monday

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  34. AliceAndFlorence25 June 2013 at 13:47

    What can one say, brought a smile to my face!
    Wendy x

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  35. K29 June 2013 at 07:44

    My dear - you astound me. So much character in that face. You have a command of shape that leaves me blinking. In other words: Girl - you be fun to watch.

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