Pink Frosting - amigurumi deer

[pureeva]

So I was inspired by a post on craftster to make a deer. I set out to make something that really looked like my own, something someone could see and know I made it. It kind of reminds me of the lamb I made, which was one of the first patterns I made on my own. The colors.. remind me of donuts at my local grocery store. Hence, Pink Frosting.

All of the body parts are crocheted as one piece, sans the attachment of the legs/head/tail to the body (which is one piece also, including the neck). The back legs have a bend in them so the deer can sit down - kind of - even though it is anatomically incorrect. The front legs also have a 'knee' in them, which is really just a row of slip stitches.  The rear end is decorated with felt hearts & magenta iridescent beads, which make me very happy  There are no wires or tricks to this one - it stands on its own.

I plan on making her a matching companion, who will of course be Chocolate Frosting, with a similar color scheme. Yum! 

       

[craftydame]

ohmygod, ridiculously cute.

i'd be interested in buying the pattern, if you're planning on selling it.

or, if you need anyone to test the pattern before you sell it....

it's just so cute!

[rinekebrouwer]

what a dear deer! I love the colour you chose for it!

[acidalbatross]

oh my- that is sooooooooooo cute- i love the beads and the heart- and it definitely is distinctive- it makes me envious of your crocheting skills 

[funkyflower]

awwwwwwww she is adorable!

might have to try making a body with neck now that I've made an inchworm and realised how to do "bends".

[jenna rose]

i love it!

sort of reminds me of Rudolph's girlfriend.

[sarah-]

Really cute! Can't wait to see chocolate frosting

[Conkers]

That is amazing!! I'm inspired to give crochet a go!!! xx

[myloveasdeep]

That's such a great idea! I've always used wire in my toys and it is a pain...besides not being safe for little kids..I hate making toys that can't be played with! I'm not sure how to go about it (just a row of slip stitches? That's it?) But once again, this is adorable, pureeva! I bet it will sell very fast.

[ChloeZ]

sooo great! I love deer, amiguri, pink and brown. Sooooo great!

[shortestkitty]

Wow. That's so incredibly cute I can't put it into words. 

I absolutely love it... it's just perfect! 

[freakymysty]

Sooo cute!  I really wish I knew how to crochet just so that I could make this.  I can't wait to see the chocolate one since I love chocolate .

[jinxme]

that has to be one of the cutest things i've ever seen. i'd love to have that. damn it i wish i could crochet!

[Mickele]

I love it. Things like this make me want to take out my needles and buy new yarn.

[caffeinatedair]

I think this is the first time I've actually said "Awwww!" outloud to something on Craftster.
It's so cuuuuute! 

[artsy_pants]

Wow, that looks incredibly professional. Even the lighting in the photos is perfect.

[craft-matic]

Ooh, yes, I would buy a pattern!  [Pleeease please sell a pattern?  I have a neice who NEEDS this for Christmas!]

[mllejessy]

I think this is the first time I've actually said "Awwww!" outloud to something on Craftster.
It's so cuuuuute! 

And I'm sitting at the reference desk!  In public!

I so desperately want one of these.  As soon as I get to my "add to wists" button, it's going on there.

[pureeva]

And I'm sitting at the reference desk!  In public!

I so desperately want one of these.  As soon as I get to my "add to wists" button, it's going on there.

I also work at a library Summer is really busy too, since all the kids are out of school.

Terrific again!   Her adorable bow and the way your worked out the legs is fantastic.  Do you put bead in the legs to help hold her up?

You know, people always say to do that and I always forget to do it! I should have done that to give it added weight.. but its just stuffed with plain polyfil. I wouldn't say that it stands up well (one push and it falls over), but it stands up. Thank goodness for those bendy legs!

[TamKing]

   <giving a standing ovation>  Pink Frosting is gorgeous and you have done a remarkable job!!!  Thanks for sharing this with us!

[GlitteryGashes]

WOW.  That is the cutest thing EVER.  And I'm with everyone else who says that they'd buy the pattern. 

Amazing!

[tejer]

very cute--I love the lamb she was based on as well.

[pureeva]

WOW.  That is the cutest thing EVER.  And I'm with everyone else who says that they'd buy the pattern. 

Amazing!

I don't know if I am selling the pattern yet (I  hadn't thought about it). I'll let you know if I do

[BlueJeanBaby]

That is SO cute! 

[ChloeisCrazy]

aww that is so so adorable! I love the colour and the little bow!

[boleyn]

I'm so in love!! I'd so buy the pattern if you decide to sell it!

[Tookie568]

That deer is such a sweetie! I love the cute little hearts and the color is really pretty!

[toriem]

wow your amis keep getting better and better!  And you come out with them so quickly too.  I am muy muy impressed.

[leesespieces]

soo cute!!!! for some reason the head reminds me of the deer in that old rudolph the red nosed reindeer movie... you know the one i mean? with herby the elf that doesnt wanna be a dentist? and i love the pink and the lil hearts on the butt!

[pureeva]

soo cute!!!! for some reason the head reminds me of the deer in that old rudolph the red nosed reindeer movie... you know the one i mean? with herby the elf that doesnt wanna be a dentist? and i love the pink and the lil hearts on the butt!

You know, I thought that too when I finished it. I really didn't intend for it to be like that, but I think the nose really brings it home!

[Malibukasey]

Pureeva Genius! It is sooo flippin' cute I can't see strait! Do you sketch out what you want before you make your own patterns just to get an idea or how do you do this ? I would love to sit and pick apart your brain just so I could do these kind of things for my daughters!

[RinoaRose]

that is soo pretty i want one

[pureeva]

Pureeva Genius! It is sooo flippin' cute I can't see strait! Do you sketch out what you want before you make your own patterns just to get an idea or how do you do this ? I would love to sit and pick apart your brain just so I could do these kind of things for my daughters!

It depends I guess. Sometimes I am inspired by a doodle I make, or I sit down and draw to try and get an idea for one. Most of the time though it's just something that pops into my head. Like I'll find something like a button or a fabric swatch or something that will inspire me to make an entire amigurumi based on it. Maybe it's the color, maybe it's the way I might use it. There are lots of other things that Im influenced by too - my love of Japanese stationery & toys especially.

[Ainadaliel]

Is this the deer in Beth Doherty's Amigurumi book? Cute!

[Heather29]

absolutely adorable! i would love to buy the pattern if you decide to sell it!

[midget]

ADORABLE!
really great like... anatomy, very cute! extra impressive for being crocheted. i especially like how the eyelid/circle doubles as eyelashes, so cute

[t-dub]

 
This little deer makes me all warm and fuzzy!
It is an adorable little cutie!!

[Dianix]

very nice ,i love it,you are deft girl

[eralc]

It's adorable! The little hearts and beads make it even more cute.

[pureeva]

Is this the deer in Beth Doherty's Amigurumi book? Cute!

Nope. Beth's deer is somewhat different This was my own pattern, before her book came out

[silkymist]

This rocks! She is just too precious. I love the name and can't wait to see Chocolate Frosting. Hope to see the pattern soon.
Loooooooooooooooove it!

[ZellaBella]

awww super cute!

[Esjay82]

i LOVE this! I cant wait to see her friend!

[atinynap]

This is so cute! I agree, I would totally buy this pattern if you decide to sell it. So cute!

[MisterChris]

i love the hearts in the back.
the colors are also awesome.

good job!

[la fille girafe]

Man, almost two years later and this topic is still getting comments.

(I had a Craftster account like 3+ years ago, but I can't remember my login name and I don't own the domain I was registered under anymore anyway -- that is, i don't have the same email address, either. It's a pain. I reregistered the other day, because I thought I should post more and lurk less.)

Anyway, I think this is my favorite amigurumi I've ever seen anywhere -- though I also thought Chocolate Frosting was adorable, as well as the astro-mouse and the dressed kitty (Nanette)? Total and complete love for your work.