Magikarp Slouchy Beanie Work in Progress

WIP: Magikarp Slouchy Beanie

     This is a project I am working on currently.  I want to have it completed and in my shop by the end of the month.  This started when my husband (a HUGE Pokemon fan) saw a similar hat online.  He asked if I could do that and I grimaced--so much detail to get it right!  I scoured the internet for free patterns to no avail and decided to come up with my own design.  As you can see above, this magikarp still has some way to go before being complete.  He still needs fins.  All in all, I am pleased with the results so far.  I modified a basic beanie pattern to make it narrower near the tail and wider at the opening.  I used Hdss for the mouth to give the appearance of a rounded edge.  I appliqued the eyes and attached the tail.  The whiskers are simple chains and I have embroidered the lines under the mouth and around the body.  The scales are made from seashells that I appliqued just behind the embroidered line around the body.  I'm going to load up some pics of it in the different stages of construction for you but keep checking back as it will be in the shop soon!  If you are a crocheter, there is a pattern available on Craftsy for $8.50.  The hat is not identical to what I am making but is very nice.  I will add the link below the pics.

I hope you guys enjoyed reading about this project--I know I am excited about it.  Unfortunately, I have to put it down and work on a commissioned piece but when it is complete, you guys will be the first to know!  Let me know what you think in the comments below and be sure to like and subscribe.  You can check out my shop using the link in the sidebar to see what I have up for sale now including a Sub-Zero beanie.  For my fellow crocheters, you can find a similar pattern here.  Enjoy!

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