Of Bunnies and Hens

Recently, I’ve been crocheting a few gifts, and I decided to get a little creative. Instead of using different colored yarns, I experimented with fabric paint to bring my amigurumi to life. I was really happy with the results and thought I’d share my experience.

A coworker sadly lost her adorable pet rabbit, and I wanted do something special for her. I already had a crochet pattern for a rabbit, but this time I decided to sculpt the face with a needle and thread. The outcome was a much cuter and more realistic look than last time. Here is a picture of the rabbit unpainted:

I lightly painted the rabbit, giving it a soft watercolor look. The photo doesn't quite capture how nice the greys with a touch of brown looks in real life. I hope it brought her a little comfort during a tough time.

 

Later, a family member requested a crocheted hen for their birthday. I found an adorable pattern called “Flora the Hen” from an Etsy shop called Airali. The pattern was well written, though I plan to change the frills around the chicken’s neck next time.

I decided make the hen a cucco from The Legend of Zelda. This time I had to paint the parts of the hen separately and let them dry before attaching. In the end, I opted to leave off the legs, as I liked how the hen looked without them. Overall, I’m really happy with how it turned out, and I hope she like it.

Moral of the story: if you only have white yarn, you can always paint it.

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