Snails vs. Slugs: The Wrestling Match

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For round two of our competition, the gloves are coming off and it’s pure snail-to-slug combat!

We seem to have a clear winner this time. The snail is absolutely flattening that slug! Looks like he’s down for the count.

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Our earthworm referee makes the call.

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The ring is made up of one of those cardboard planters you get at a garden center, filled with potting soil. The polls are dandelions.

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Next up: the eating contest! But first, I’ll post the free pattern for the snails and slugs here. Soon, I promise!

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This entry was posted by Anna on March 6, 2008 at 9:55 am, and is filed under Knitted Things. Follow any responses to this post through RSS 2.0. Both comments and pings are currently closed.

Comments (17)

#1 written by Knittygirlie
about 2 years ago

SO cute! I love them Anna! Can’t wait to knit up a few snails and slugs myself.
#2 written by Sasha
about 2 years ago

Hehee!! Love the dynamic, particularly with the earth worm!! And those dandelions look like they’re truly blowing in the breeze!
#3 written by Chelsea
about 2 years ago

I love this! I think I needs some slugs and snails since it is getting warm almost like Spring is coming.
#4 written by joan
about 2 years ago

heeeeeeeee! love the dandelion poles and the earthworm ref! i think maybe snail must have made a wish on the dandelion on the upper left…
#5 written by tantej
about 2 years ago

What absolute fun!!!
#6 written by Seanna Lea
about 2 years ago

So cute. Seeing this, I had a great idea for a stuffy type thing like this, but I’m not sure how you would add structural stability. Do you use anything as an armature (spelling and context purely optional) to maintain rigidity or is it all in the stuffing?
#7 written by Jill B.
about 2 years ago

That looks so great! I love checking out all your toys, especially these largier scenarios.
#8 written by Anna
about 2 years ago

Thanks for the nice comments, everyone! I’m having a lot of fun coming up with different ways for the snails and slugs to s-l-o-w-l-y duke it out.

Seanna Lea—I used wire in one of my very early early toys (you can see it here), but I’ve since opted not to do so, though that does make it trickier to do more structural knitted “sculptures.” I think it’s just a personal preference, but I like the idea of a completely soft toy. And wire is kind of messy and can poke out if you’re not careful.

If you’ve seen Jan Messent’s work, she uses a lot of pipe cleaners and cardboard (I think).

Would love to see what you come up with!
#9 written by Sara
about 2 years ago

ooh, the snail is getting totally trounced!! This is so funny and clever. Thanks for sharing!
Sara
#10 written by Bridget
about 2 years ago

I’m voting for the snail! He’s got armor!
#11 written by Laura Sue
about 2 years ago

I’m constantly/daily amazed at not only your ideas, but your ability to turn those ideas into something. And to do it so fast! You’ve always got something new!
#12 written by MonkeyGurrl
about 2 years ago

Amazing how you can turn anything not inherently attractive into something incredibly cute.
#13 written by Sonya
about 2 years ago

The slugs will pervaaaaiil!!
#14 written by DianeNYC
about 2 years ago

Please..I need crochet instructions for the snails!!!
#15 written by mary jane
about 2 years ago

irresistible! and what a great match. I bow to you and your wonderful imagination. Mercí
#16 written by Rossella
about 2 years ago

You’re soooo great!!!!!!
Make a book with all your patterns and it will be bestseller!!!
#17 written by Shä
about 2 years ago

i love your work!

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