Black and White

While the high winds have been stirring up dust and pollen here on the coast, I've found the easiest project to attend to was this little amigurumi pony.  Allergy attacks are not the best time to be doing any hard thinking--no pattern writing or rotary cutting of fabrics right now.  Instead, I grabbed a free pattern, some inexpensive acrylic yarn, a couple of hooks and got to work.

I've been wanting to make an amigurumi for a niece and nephew for some time.  Until now, I just hadn't been motivated.  After reading Anna Maria's post about Juliana's amigurumis, I figured it was time to stop procrastinating.

I didn't make the eyes as called for in the pattern.  The ponies in the pattern appear to be suffering from severe hyperthyroidism.  I wanted a smoother look for my zebra so I choose to sew on buttons instead.  With a twist, of course.  I couldn't resist heart shaped buttons for my 7 1/2 year old niece.

He has a crazy mane and one slightly floppy ear which makes him all the more lovable.  I think he is going to find a very good home with a certain little someone.  Now to decide on the appropriate character for an almost 5 year old nephew.