Ashley really liked these amigurumi cats, so when I brought up the potential of doing a swap, she asked if it was possible for me to make a little black dog (6-8" tall) in a similar style for her. And that's how Winston the Wonder-dog came about.
Here's the little guy, sleeping soundly as the sun rises. Winston was born with heavy eyelids (an unfortunate inheritance from his mother, I'm sorry to say), so he has always had a little trouble keeping his eyes open. He doesn't mind so much; he claims that he can see what's going on with his eyes closed - it's his superpower (hence his title/position as wonder-dog). But don't mistake Winston for your average domesticated canine. As soon as he's left alone, Winston lets loose his wild side.
Oh yes. Winston has a serious skullie obsession. As soon as his owners leave the apartment, Winston decks himself out in his "mad dog" gear.* And then he takes the city by storm. He'll chase squirrels. He'll terrorize pigeons. He'll scare tourists. There's not much that he won't do.
* Winston's "armband" doubles as a ring, and his "cummerband" is actually a wrist warmer (link to pattern in this post).
But he's a sly little guy. Winston always makes sure he's back by sunset, so that his owners always come home to a sweet, cuddly, snoozing puppy. As for what he'd been doing earlier that day...that's Winston's little secret.
I could just eat him UP - he's that cute! LOL The skullies are so neat too! And that face - he's a charmer, I can tell! Love his expression, it's so sweet! Another great stuffy, awesome job!
Posted by: Kari | December 11, 2006 at 11:20 AM
You and Winston are both very awesome, indeed! Very, very nice job there. :)
Posted by: Sandra | December 12, 2006 at 11:46 PM
hey, this is aDORable!! we still have to do our trade...eesh, life gets in the way. i love your little stuffies. :)
Posted by: kathy weller | December 13, 2006 at 10:54 PM
I'm a sucker for a guy with a normal exterior and a rebel streak. ;)
I love the skully armband and ring. It's a great idea to use it to dress up Winston. :)
Posted by: futuregirl | December 14, 2006 at 08:54 PM
very cute. i love how you describe each of your creations.
Posted by: lera | December 16, 2006 at 10:24 PM
Oh my goodness! If that just isn't the cutest thing ever I don't know what is. I love the skullies too.
Posted by: Aimee | December 24, 2006 at 03:20 PM
I love his little sideways smile. Adorable!
Posted by: Claire | January 24, 2007 at 09:37 AM