My husband’s grandson, Henry, has reached the grand old age of one. We simply can not believe where the time has gone.
With Morris the monkey the 2nd successfully introduced to prolong the life of Morris the first I was keen to add to his collection.
I knew that Kerry Lord, the designer of the amigurumi, had also turned her talents to birds.
I was immediately drawn to the flamingo. So over a period of several evenings, Frank the Flamingo took flight.
A couple of legs out in the sunshine.
The details are incredible, right down to his knobbly knees.
Needless to say, his long dangly legs and wobbly neck meant he was happily grasped by his recipient.
I’m sure his mum won’t mind me sharing a photo of the truly delicious cake she made!
And her mum’s amazing jelly.
I feel a pelican calling me.
Love, Lucie xx
PS. Frank’s working name was Filly the Flamingo, after my mum;)
Awe he’s really cute.
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Thank you!
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They’re addictive aren’t they? Have you discovered the monster book yet?
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Yes, I have. However it’s the ingenious of the bird and animal designs that I really love.
I imagine once the grandson is a few years older he may prefer monsters!
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Yes, I was tempted by the birds even though I’ve sworn I’m not going to do any amigurumi. However, once I saw the monster book with the flip over pages so you can make all different combinations, it was that one I put on my birthday wish list should anyone ever ask me what’s on it.
I like your flamingo’s saucy crossed legs pose and the cake and jelly are far too good for children.
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Thankfully most of the children at the party were too young to enjoy much of the cake. More for the adults!
I found the flamingo a rather jaunty creature. Just wondering if I can fit another one in before Easter.
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no no no, you can’t call a flamingo Frank, she is a she and she is Phoebe. She is also gorgeous. Am loving that jelly, so clever.
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Yes, definitely a lady in my eyes!
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I’m afraid if I made just one I’d want to make a whole menagerie – Frank is irresistible and I love his name😀
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I expect there will be a few more to come. Some of them are quite ingenious. It’s amazing how you can create an actual character in crochet!
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Absolutely fantastic
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Thank you!!
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‘Mum’ is obviously very creative too! Cake, jelly and your flamingo are all wonderful.
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Yes, it is lovely to have a creative daughter-in-law. It takes one creative to really appreciate another!
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It is so good to see you back on your blog. Love the flamingo xx
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Your post made me smile – thanks – love the feet of the flamingo draped over the page and the ‘pond’ jelly – wow I bet that went down a treat !
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I’d call him “adorable” . I love flamingos and I love Frank.
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