A Hundred-Year Old Monster

November 11, 2009 at 8:50 pm | In Knitting | 24 Comments

Lurking in the depths of the darkest shadows imaginable, just beyond the tips of our very noses, lay a beast, hiding, waiting, biding its time. For nearly a hundred years it remained patiently and quietly stalking victims, becoming all the more incensed at having been forgotten in the first place. When at last the monster could hold its silence no more, back into the daylight it burst with teeth bared and mouth stretched into a wicked smile, ready to destroy any unfortunate onlooker that stood in its way.

Look out, run for you lives! It’s…. It’s…

A really, terribly old picture. That Godzilla look-alike up there? He’s a gentle giant, take it from me, and wouldn’t hurt a fly! The monster is the photo itself, having somehow slipped between the cracks of my hard drive for nearly 2 years. And seriously, that’s got to be close to 100 in photo-years.

Renewed efforts at cleaning up my mess of a computer opened up a whole treasure trove of forgotten projects, this lovable brute included. It would just be a shame not to share him, so please, forgive me for posting such fiendishly bad photos, and just be mindful not to make any loud noises and spook the old devils.

Made for a friend who loves Godzilla, I started with Knitty’s Norberta, and modified it accordingly as I went along… The details, I can’t remember the foggiest bit.

But ahh, it feels so much better to get that demon out in the open. Now, about the rest of this junk I found… I can’t say for sure it will fare so well!

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Augh augh so cute!

Comment by Megan — November 11, 2009 #

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LOVE GODZILLA!! :-D

Comment by VeggieGirl — November 11, 2009 #

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He’s so cute! I have a ton of these types of projects I want to make but I haven’t cast on a single one. I <3 yours!!

Comment by Nina — November 11, 2009 #

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That’s *too* cute!

You should definitely make the cashew milk, it’s so good. When you think pillowy and creamy, this totally will live up to it :)

Comment by healthy & homemade — November 11, 2009 #

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You can never go wrong with Godzilla!
xo
Eco Mama

Comment by EcoMama — November 11, 2009 #

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Eee! So cute!

Comment by Emilee — November 11, 2009 #

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Hannah-

Too darn ADORABLE.

Comment by VEGirl — November 11, 2009 #

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So cute, my multi-talented friend!

Comment by vegyogini — November 12, 2009 #

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SO cute!

Comment by Melisser — November 12, 2009 #

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Love it! so cute :)

Comment by Roses R Red — November 12, 2009 #

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Haha, this made me giggle :)

Comment by Shelby — November 12, 2009 #

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Oh he is so cute!!

Comment by Yaelian — November 12, 2009 #

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Adorable!! Those would make the cutest stocking stuffers :)

Comment by Jessica — November 12, 2009 #

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that is SO cute. i like the story you made up about this little guy. i really like the photos!

Comment by Sophie — November 12, 2009 #

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What a cutie!

Comment by Kala — November 12, 2009 #

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The skyscraper prop was a nice touch. Good job in 2007!

Comment by Mary — November 12, 2009 #

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Awww he’s so cute climbing all over that mini metropolis!

Comment by Sara — November 12, 2009 #

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lol! That was SO random…but SO endearing! Lovable little fuzzy thing!

Comment by burpexcuzme — November 12, 2009 #

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That’s the cutest Godzilla I’ve ever seen! :-)

Comment by chow vegan — November 13, 2009 #

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Awww – he is such a sweetie, a knitted godzilla is such a fantastic idea – I really hope you find some more craft gold lying around on your computer :-)

Comment by Jessica — November 13, 2009 #

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He is so cute,…Aaaaah! What a neat idea!!

Comment by Sophie — November 13, 2009 #

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ah! i love it. i’m totally tagging that site so i can make one (or 20)!

Comment by miss v — November 13, 2009 #

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lol great job modifying the pattern! knitting still makes me go cross eyed… I’ll stick to crochet :D

Comment by stephchows — November 13, 2009 #

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SO cute! I love the spikes.

Comment by Ashley — November 17, 2009 #

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