Victoria the Swan

 Time for baby presents, apparently. Three of my colleagues are expecting and one just delivered a little girl, so there's work to be done. I finished the first present this week, a little swan that I made before for another colleague, but which still is one of my favorite things to make for a baby girl.

The white yarn I had to buy new,  because what I had left was way to little to make this swam, but for beak, legs and crown I could use a bit of my stash.

 



 
Pattern:  Victoria the Swan from Amigurumi Treasures by Erinna Lee

Yarn: various colors by Panduro

 

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My Forest Fog Cowl was featured by Creative Jewish Mom and All Things Kitchen!




My Crochet Basket was featured by Pattern Paradise!



Comments

  1. Sheltie TimesFebruary 21, 2021 at 1:44 AM

    You did a great job. It is beautiful

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  2. Jo (A Rose Tinted World)February 21, 2021 at 3:16 PM

    What a wonderful swan! SO very cute.

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  3. Sum of their StoriesFebruary 21, 2021 at 7:44 PM

    It's so beautiful, what a lovely gift for any little one.

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  4. Handmade in IsraelFebruary 23, 2021 at 2:07 PM

    Victoria is absolutely gorgeous! I am sure she was very much appreciated and will be treasured.

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  5. ForthelovetoFebruary 24, 2021 at 4:02 PM

    Super cute swan. Thanks for sharing your work with us. #alittlebitofeverything

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  6. KathyFebruary 24, 2021 at 11:14 PM

    What a lovely present for a baby girl. It took me years to realize why swans were my "totem" animal. I considered myself an ugly duckling as a child. Today, I have a lovely collection of small ceramic and glass swans.

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  7. April HarrisFebruary 28, 2021 at 6:23 PM

    What a gorgeous swan, and what a thoughtful present! I have noticed a lot of people are having babies around here too. Thank you for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party Community, Liz!

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  8. NaushMarch 2, 2021 at 1:19 AM

    What an adorable creation ! Victoria looks so graceful with her crown. Thank you for sharing with us at Meraki Link Party.
    Much Love
    Naush

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  9. My thrift store addictionMarch 2, 2021 at 5:41 AM

    How sweet! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm!

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  10. Linda March 2, 2021 at 1:35 PM

    Precious. Thank you for sharing on the Classy Flamingos.

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  11. French EtherealMarch 11, 2021 at 12:32 AM

    Hi Liz! I think I saw your comment come through but I just haven't got around to answering... :) I'm glad you enjoyed your sweet swan being featured at last week's Share Your Style #294. Hope all is well out your way!! Got my first Covid shot today; all is good. :)

    Hope to see you later on for SYS this evening,
    Hugs,
    Barb :)

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