Murray the Reindeer

It's been snowing the whole day today. Slowly falling snowflakes, crispy snow under your feet, I love winters like this. Even if it's only 1st of December, I'm already in a Christmas mood. And what do you make, when its almost Christmas? A reindeer of course! But because Rudolf is so passé, meet Murray!

Murray is the newest pattern of Dawn Toussaint, my favourite amigurumi designer on Ravelry. Dawn has wonderful toys' patterns and she has been spoiling us with several CALs this year for which she released several free patterns. And now, as an early Christmas present, she presented us Murray the Reindeer

The picture is courtesy of Dawn Toussaint

One if the reasons why I like Dawn's amis is because they are assembled "on the go": pieces are joined together as you work, which eliminates seaming. And this is good, because seaming an ami is not my favourite thing.

If you want to join the CAL, it's here (you will need an account on Ravelry). Thanks to Dawn for sharing the pattern with us!

I've casted on today and finished one arm already. I like how the rim formed when you switch colors looks. It's like Murray wears shoes.

I use Annell Super Extra held double and a 3.5 mm crochet hook. I have all colors except white, but I'll surely find a substitute.