crocheted baby orang utan
You probably all know the story by now: I’ve had a pet project for the past year – to crochet a life-size realistic baby orang utan as a freeform art project (no pattern!). It’s been a long time coming, but I have finally finished him!
I have a lot of detail I could share, but I think I’ll save that for another time, and let the pics speak for themselves today. Please, please leave me comments! This is the most important (to me) piece I’ve ever made and I really really want to know what you think of him…
And finally, with a wink to the fellow Pratchett fans: OOK!
For some reason I am very nervous about showing him to you – I feel like my soul is on display! I hope you can tell that I have poured my heart into him. Please let me know what you think in the comments…
Jamison's Travels said
OH MY GOSH! He is absolutly adorable! What a wonderful piece of work, great job.
Donna said
*applause* ….OMG June, you have nothing to be nervous about! He is not only perfect, but adorable, cute, and realistic! GREAT JOB! I LOVE his FUR, and the fingers/toes are amazing! .. now I just want to paint some nice red toenails on him. Hahahaha
Jessica said
He is just so perfect – what a gorgous little orangutan he is! You can really tell that you put all your heart into making him – the little details and the fact that he looks so realistic just make me want to steal him from you. Thanks also for the last pic – as a fellow Pratchett fan I really appreciated it
Ali said
You do such nice work. I love his little fingers and toes. You’re a very creative person. The photos make you want tp pick him up and cuddle him.
Shoveling Ferret said
He’s fabulous – his face is the perfect medium between realism and cute; the fur is fabulous – not too garishly orange; the fingers and toes are wonderful; and the fact that he’s posable is a stroke of genius. Congrats! I’ll be featuring him on my blog soon.
R.Pinnegar said
My husband and I read a lot of Pratchett together (out loud – it’s the best way). When I saw the picture with the book and the banana I thought of the librarian and I didn’t even see your comment until later. He is perfect!
Nelore said
It’s absolutely wonderful! I only hope that I can become as great a crocheter as you, June! You’re truly an inspiration!
HildeC said
I can definitively see that you’ve poured your heart into this project. There is just one thing to say – fantastic!
Blue said
I haven’t read all of the wonderful responses above so I may be echoing someone, but I just want to wrap his arms about my neck and snuggle/wear him all day.
Utterly adorable, June. I hope you’re (deservedly) proud!
Katrina said
He is beautiful!!
Rebekah said
He’s the most adorable thing I’ve ever seen!!! Fantasic job, you should be so proud of yourself!
Anne Sweeney said
This link was just posted in one of my groups. HOW ADORABLE!!!
I love monkeys and this one is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO realistic and cute. WONDERFUL job!!! Might there be a pattern someday?? Would love to try to make one. Again VERY talented and wonderful job.
Kari said
Wow! He’s so very realistic, and I love all of the details you’ve attended to. He really does look like he could get up and walk away on his own! Super, great, amazing job! (I secretly can’t wait to see what you do next!)
PrettyModern said
LOVE it. The best amigurumi I’ve seen in ages!
Katie said
The second and third pictures made me gasp out loud….he’ just THAT cute! Fantastic, your hard work really paid off. He’s amazing!
=Tamar said
Wow! Your attention to detail and structure is particularly impressive. You didn’t just make shapes, you curved the lines of the crocheting to add further realism and expression to the shaping. Thank you for showing the inner construction; it makes the achievement all the more fantastic, knowing it isn’t just stuffing.
MaryDK said
You did an amazing job!! So realistic, what creativity! Well done!!
Tess said
Great job ! Wurth every one of the 100 hours
K4TT said
Ohhhh My Gaaaawwwwwddddd!!
How on Earth did I miss this post??? June, he is absolutely adorable! You really did capture the essence you were going for.. as well as the realism!!
Okay… if this doesn’t convince you… I was doing a google search and I saw the thumbnail of this little guy and thought that it was a site for some sort of Animal Awareness/Cause – which immediately I clicked on .. well, because all animal causes are my interest!
Perfect job~ You can really see the love and dedication you put into each perfect stitch…
hmm… however…
unless I missed it somewhere….
he is missing .. one.. tiny.. itsy-bitsy little thing….
…
a name
)
Miriam said
June, I’m late to the party (and I’ve read the post on how you put him together already) and I’m just amazed. He’s amazing. I know what you mean about having a big, difficult, takes-months-to-figure project like this and putting your heart into it. And what you came up with was amazing. You are so amazingly skilled at this stuff, I’m _always_ in awe of what you come up with (my next project is your violets), though the orangutang takes it to a whole new level!
Kim said
Was looking for a pic of an orang utan when I came across your fantastic crocheted orang. I just couldn’t resist finding out all about him. You should be really proud of all your hard work and what a fantastic finished ornag utan. Some of the poses are so realistic.
JustBec said
He is so adorable. You did such a wonderful job on this one! WTG!!!
So, is he as soft as he looks?
June said
JustBec: No, he’s not as soft as he looks… he is even softer! Seriously, I think it’s the softest yarn I have ever touched. I wish there was a way for you to touch him and see for yourself!
Michael said
He’s perfect. I think he should have a starring role in a children’s book.
OOOK!
MiniBooger said
Gorgeous – just gorgeous!! I love the detail on his feet and hands; and his expression is perfect. Wonderful job!
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Mitsy said
How I love to have an baby Orang Utan like yours, it is fun to see him swing on the brange. In Holland (where I come from) we don’t see them swinging around, only in the zoo. But I bet if you ever are willing to let all
us crocheters buy the pattern the world would be a fun place to be.
Is love him, and wish you well.
mitsy from holland
Karen said
This is so beautiful. I love his little hands and feet.
Debbie Goodis said
I think the biggest compliment I can give is that I can’t stop looking at the pictures and wishing I could own a real baby arangutan. I also show the pictures to other because I think this little representation is so amazing. I would love to have one of these crocheted beauties. Thank youl
Debbie