Life's a Stitch

And more recently life’s a creative adventure with some travel thrown in.

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In a while crocodile. Off to Florida with you. My thank you gift is on it’s way. I figure if Betsy can’t use it, there are plenty of her New York grandchildren who would appreciate it. Mr. Bry at age 18 has already requested one.

The specs: Morehouse Merino Alligator Scarf Kit, doubling the number of scale repeats.

The recap: The scarf done according to pattern would not be a scarf at all in length. They supply an appropriate amount of yarn, but the pattern directions seem skimpy. When I bought it, it was only available as a kit. Now you can order the pattern alone. Knitters have complained that the kit yarn is too firm, bit the scales require that firmness for body. Besides, the colour is perfect.

Additions: Needle felted eyeballs, otherwise the scarf looks like a croc hide with eyeball sockets. I did slitty gator eyes on one side and pink eyeballs en reverse. Started with the pink ones on the main side but decided they look like white olives with pink pimento. Is this as weird as it sounds looks? It was one of the most enjoyable projects I have ever knit.

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18 responses to “See ya later alligator”

  1. Marina Avatar

    I want one! The eyes, slitty or olive-like are definitely an improvement on the original. Gorgeous.

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  2. Jane Avatar

    Can you make one that looks like a BLOCKY LAB?

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  3. Awesome Mom Avatar

    That is awesome! I have been eyeing the dragon scarf too. Maybe this year for Christmas.

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  4. Rosie Avatar
    Rosie

    Li: That is one of the best scarfs you have made. She will love it. How clever is that!!!
    You are soooooo talented.

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  5. Kristen Avatar

    Love it! Those Morehouse patterns are so clever.

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  6. Kat Avatar

    I made that for my nephew last Christmas (you’re right about the length). I soo need to make some needle felted eyeballs for him.

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  7. Robby Avatar
    Robby

    I made one of these for my nephew (he does impressions of the Croc Hunter). He loved it, and his friends want one. It is a fun knit, and blocking really makes those bumps come alive.

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  8. Jane Avatar

    Very cool! I’ve found that a lot of the Morehouse pattern directions seem skimpy.

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  9. Dorothy Avatar

    That is just too cute! I’ve looked at it many times but was put off by having to buy the kit. I may have to make one for my son for Christmas.

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  10. angelarae Avatar

    Awesome! I could probably get all kinds of house work out of my kids, for one of those! (You have to teach me that scarf tying thing again;->)
    Nice work!
    Ang

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  11. valerie Avatar

    Love the scarf and the gnomes. I could make a killing on the gnomes at Aden’s school.

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  12. mitchypoo Avatar

    That’s a cool crocodile! And thank you for visiting and commenting. 🙂

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  13. Ellen Avatar
    Ellen

    The pictures are great, but it was better in person! Thanks again.

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  14. Karen Avatar

    That is so cute!

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  15. Monika Avatar

    Slitty eyed croc looks mean, olive eye croc looks confused. I love it!

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  16. Angie Avatar

    What fun! I always like to pack lots of gifts when I travel because it leaves more room for souvenirs.

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  17. Rita Avatar

    Hi!
    Thanks for the nice comment about my garden. Considering I hardly did any pruning or fertilizing, as a matter of fact none at all, I’m pretty amazed of the results myself!
    Ciao!

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  18. Lynn Avatar

    My LYS made a ton of these out of UF colors (UF are known as the Gators) and she sold every last one of them! They really are adorable!

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