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It was a challenge trying to whip this Dalek up in secret as a surprise for Dave’s birthday, but I just managed to get it finished in time. For the uninitiated (there may still be some of you out there?), Daleks are the scary villains from Doctor Who.
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I based it on amdowns’ Dalek Crochet Pattern, but I made a few modifications with the base and the eye and plunger attachments. I’d have made more modifications if I had time – I really wish the texture of the body was more distinct, and I’d probably redo the whole thing using 2 colours. It also looks a bit too plump and cuddly, but I’m happy with the attachments (they are wired inside so they are poseable) and I put an old CD inside the base to keep the bottom flat – it just happened to be exactly the right size. Now I just have to hope hubby likes it.
EXTERMINATE! EXTERMINATE!!
Felicia Said,
August 7, 2007 @ 10:03 am
That is the most brilliant thing I’ve ever seen!
Xia Said,
August 11, 2007 @ 11:44 am
Wow! That’s really creative!
dawn Said,
September 2, 2007 @ 12:52 pm
Did he like it?! XxxxxxX
June Said,
September 2, 2007 @ 12:55 pm
Yes! It’s guarding his home office against intruders now
Mary Said,
October 7, 2008 @ 7:14 pm
OH MY GOSH!!!!! LOVE IT!!!!! Hubby and I are HUGE Doctor Who fans.