A Yarnicorn is born

I’ve been planning this one for some time.

As with many of my designs it all started with a light bulb in my head and a crude doodle in my sketchbook. I don’t see the point in spending ages carefully drawing out a design. I’d never actually get to making it if I did that. I don’t always end up with exactly what I had on paper but it’s a good rough idea of what I’d like to make.

It’s been a couple of months now since I drew this up. I didn’t have all the colours that I needed and I was trying to use up some yarn before I went and bought more, I really don’t have much space. Originally I wanted to make a pink unicorn but the pinks I found in the shop weren’t quite what I had in mind (I’m sure other crafters will empathise) I find it so frustrating when you go into a shop with so many shelves stocked full of different yarns but still can’t find the one you want! Anyway that rant is kind of irrelevant. Chris suggested I make it in cream. So I did.

I used a mixture of grey and white sparkly yarns for the hooves and horn, because you can’t have a unicorn without sparkles. I decided the black safety eyes I normally use looked a bit boring on their own, so I added a little bright blue to make them stand out. I thought about making the mane like an extended pom-pom, but I decided the crocheted strands would survive wash and wear a little better.

I’ll take some more photos and list him on the shop later in the week. I’m really pleased with how he turned out. He looked really strange before I attached the mane. I’m fairly sure he’s part Moomin. Sadly I didn’t think to take any photos at that stage so you’ll just have to trust me.

Don’t forget…

The give-away on Facebook ends next week. I’m giving away a pair of fingerless gloves to one lucky person, I’ve added 4 designs for you to pick from. You just have to like The Pea Green Boat on Facebook and comment on the post with your favourite design and you could win it!