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A Pet Tarantula

Christine Grant is my kind of knitter; she designed a pet tarantula.  This is what Christine has to say about it:   "It is an exact life size copy of the Mexican red-knee tarantula.  I designed him to get over my fear of spiders and despite finding out his sting is like a wasp sting I'm still absolutely TERRIFIED!!!!!  With the festive seasons approaching this would make a great gift for any spider lover."


A Pet Tarantula that looks so very real

Here's the real Mexican red-knee tarantula
I have to say I think Christine did a pretty fine job of duplicating this pet with yarn, even down to the beady little eyes.  And you have to give her credit for facing her fears with yarn.  I know that's how I'd approach it.


You should check out the wide range of things Christine makes at her website.  There are sea gulls, pigeons, doves, a Tasmania devil and  Movember mustaches as well as some really cute hats.  But getting back to the tarantula.  What a perfect use of fuzzy yarn and the toy eyes that are available at many craft stores.  This would be a case where I wouldn't want to shave the yarn;  it is just right as it is for this project.


Christine sells the pattern for those who might want to make a tarantula of their own; it's found at Ravelry .  I love the fact that this designer thinks a pet tarantula might make a great holiday gift for spider lovers (do they exist? maybe OK with spiders, but "love" spiders??) .  Oh, I might just have to make one.  Don't tell Paul but maybe some day there will be a knitted tarantula in the house.


Thanks Christine Grant for helping me rethink the quirkiness of my own knitting.  My stuff doesn't hold a candle to your handiwork.
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