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.

35 comments:

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

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

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  3. visiting from show and tell. Very cute

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

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

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

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

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

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  11. I love the baboon bottom! Too funny!

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

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

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

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

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  16. Very cute - Clever you!
    That butt is perfect.

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

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

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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. He's so cute! & his face already has so much expression :)

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

    Jan x

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

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

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

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  30. 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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