Mercury - a Born Entertainer

A sparkling froglet

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Dear Knitting Cabbage Heads,

After making a couple of Long Rabbits, I turned my attention again to the few very, very patient froglets still left in the Frog Pool of Life. They have all waited a long time for birthing as I most of my tadpoles way back in February, so a good 10 months ago.

One particular little one pushed itself to the front and begged to be begun. They had born the dwindlance of the Pool with stoicism watching other being knitted first. Until eventually I picked them. See if you can pick him out in the groups photos.

Look how pleased and eager they are with arms. Legs were next, and boy, this little one didn’t disappoint. ‘Mercury,’ he whispered, ‘my name is Mercury and I love to sing and entertain’.

This was how I found him one morning after he’d raided the shoe box. What a pose!

I fashioned some sparkly shorts for him out of Xmas twine, and we tried out some different shoes. I have to say I’m pleased I got his shadow in too. He does love that pose.

Next he wanted a string vest, well yes I could do that, didn’t factor in colour - lol. So,it looks good at the back and fades into obscurity on his cream front. He tried on a couple more shoes and took his choice of guitar.

Next he asked for a yellow jacket, like his iconic hero. Now working in miniature is tricky so I did the best I could. I think he likes it anyway. He settled for the white sneakers and the brown guitar (the purple just clashed a bit too much)

So, I’m pleased to present Mercury, the born entertainer.

So that’s all folks. Till next time, Tx

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