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Every Year I Crochet Superheroes And Hide Them In San Diego For People To Find
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Every Year I Crochet Superheroes And Hide Them In San Diego For People To Find

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A not-so-long time ago (5 years ago), in a galaxy not-so-far away (Milky Way, Earth, Houston TX), I taught myself how to crochet. I tinkered around, starting out with lumpy generic little dolls, until I got bored and started making lumpy little superheroes instead.

From there things got a little out of control, and it got to a point where if it was geeky and fun, I’d try to make it out of yarn. Captain America? Done! Chewbacca? Got it. Frida Kahlo, for no reason other than the fact that I REALLY wanted an excuse to put a tiny little unibrow on her? Done and done. Five years later, I’ve amassed a collection of little characters ranging in categories from comic book characters to sci-fi monsters to stuff in the all-encompassing “I just freaking felt like making it” category.

Sometimes I keep the little guys for myself, but most of the time I give them away, and every year I make a bunch to scatter around San Diego Comic-Con for people to find. I tag them with my contact info, and then I cross my fingers and hope that they’ll be given good homes. So far I’ve had a good turnout of adoptions, and hopefully they’ll eventually take over the world, one goofy little sack of yarn at a time!

More info: geekyhooker.wordpress.com

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geekyhooker avatar
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wanted to give credit where credit is due: pattern for little Groot is available for free thanks to Twinkie Chan's blog! http://blog.twinkiechan.com/2014/08/13/free-crochet-pattern-potted-baby-groot-from-guardians-of-the-galaxy/

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JenTyler
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a gracious, clever, sweet and generous idea! :-)

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SusanAngelMeStar
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cool, I would have Marilyn Monroe, batman, hero, cat woman, betty boop, hello kitty, kung fu panda, etc

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SusanAngelMeStar
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Penquins of Madagascar, bugs bunny, Garfield, odie, monsters vs aliens, lilo and stitch,

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Alejandra Chávez
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Do you have the pattern of amigurumi RORSCHACH? Hope you can help Thks

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Susan S Reeves
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are any of the other patterns available or did you design them yourself?

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Nida Shaikh
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow I loved d idea... Being a crazy fan... I wud b super thrilled 2 find one. Keep up d great work.

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AnimeAnimal
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

YOU HIDE THEM IN SAN DIEGO !!!!??? I just moved from San Diego like a month ago . .... I gotta tell my friends back in California about this...

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Mymy
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is no way i was the only one who was instantly amazed and sad (because of the movie) when i saw Groot! Great work!

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VirginiaSu
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are adorable! And OMG Totoro and No face and the Princess Mononoke characters...Why oh why aren't you living in Sydney! I really wish this was a thing in Sydney so I could find cute little characters :3 YOU ARE AMAZINGG

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MikaelaMcComb
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How do I get a Totoro?! He's my FAVE I love him sooo much... I got so emotional when I saw him haha...

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KrissGoldman
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What an amazing way to make the world a little brighter for someone finding one of these precious creatures

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WendyJohnson
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a great talent and an excellent way to share it around. Hope you have years of fun with this idea.

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LaurénLaPlanteTripp
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I absolutely LOVE the Zelda one I used to spend days and days playing Zelda!!

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JulieHutchinson
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Come back to NYCC - Sunday please!! My son and I will make it our goal to find one. These are some of the most awesome things ever!

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MegSampson
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You do hellaciously good work, and now I wish I could go to the Treasure Hunt for them (ComicCon)

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EefjeStapper
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's it. I'm going to learn how to crochet. This is awesome!:D

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SusanMiller
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are GREAT and amazing !! I love them all ! I am not sure which one best .. as I keep changing my mind! I have been crocheting for about 50 years on and off .. but have never tried amigarumi. I think I was put off by the stuffing .. never been great at that .. But lately despite aching hands .. I would like to try something in amigarumi.. but what ? What would you recomend as the most simple amigarumi to achieve, both hooking wise and stuffing wise ? I would be most grateful for your advice ! Thank you !

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Start here! http://www.planetjune.com/blog/tutorials/crochet-tutorials/ It's the same site I used when I first started crocheting...lots of great tutorials, and the free patterns have some good starter projects like little apples and things like that. :)

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Imperfekt
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are adorable. Who wouldn't delight in finding one? You've started a customer base right here!

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DorrieRiley
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are so adorable! What a wonderful idea, how awesome it would be to find a cool little critter hiding some where.

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KelliArmstrong
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ummm, do you hide any in North County?? San Marcos, or maybe along the coast in Carlsbad? Because now I will be on the lookout!

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BobHines
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wonderful. I see you have established a family. As an artist, I encourage you to package and date them as you go. These are the treasures sometimes of people you've yet never met, and possibly will never meet. Congratulations.

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jollyboyspecial
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I need that Hobbes. The others are cute, but he's just a perfect replica.

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JeremySilverstein
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dang! I live in San Diego, but missed ComicCon :-( Any clues where these lil guys are?

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FienCheung
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So jealous of the critter drops! wish you would come to Toronto! You should one day visit comic con in different cities or countries and critter drop for the rest of us ! This truly brings a smile to a stranger who is lucky enough to find your hero

geekyhooker avatar
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do! So far I've done drops at NYCC and Comicpalooza as well. Gives me a good excuse to visit other geek conventions! :)

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FRUHD
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Holy freakamoly these are amaze. I'm too simple to figure out my own patterns :(

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MicheleHenderson
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The little tiger and Mr. Spock are my FAVORITE! Thanks for being AWESOME!

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MicheleHenderson
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

YOU are AMAZING! I would completely FLIP OUT if I found one of your beautiful creations! I wish I lived in San Diego!

geekyhooker avatar
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wanted to give credit where credit is due: pattern for little Groot is available for free thanks to Twinkie Chan's blog! http://blog.twinkiechan.com/2014/08/13/free-crochet-pattern-potted-baby-groot-from-guardians-of-the-galaxy/

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JenTyler
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a gracious, clever, sweet and generous idea! :-)

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SusanAngelMeStar
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cool, I would have Marilyn Monroe, batman, hero, cat woman, betty boop, hello kitty, kung fu panda, etc

susanangelstar avatar
SusanAngelMeStar
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Penquins of Madagascar, bugs bunny, Garfield, odie, monsters vs aliens, lilo and stitch,

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alejandrachvez avatar
Alejandra Chávez
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Do you have the pattern of amigurumi RORSCHACH? Hope you can help Thks

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Susan S Reeves
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are any of the other patterns available or did you design them yourself?

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Nida Shaikh
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow I loved d idea... Being a crazy fan... I wud b super thrilled 2 find one. Keep up d great work.

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AnimeAnimal
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

YOU HIDE THEM IN SAN DIEGO !!!!??? I just moved from San Diego like a month ago . .... I gotta tell my friends back in California about this...

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Mymy
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is no way i was the only one who was instantly amazed and sad (because of the movie) when i saw Groot! Great work!

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VirginiaSu
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are adorable! And OMG Totoro and No face and the Princess Mononoke characters...Why oh why aren't you living in Sydney! I really wish this was a thing in Sydney so I could find cute little characters :3 YOU ARE AMAZINGG

Mikaela_McComb avatar
MikaelaMcComb
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How do I get a Totoro?! He's my FAVE I love him sooo much... I got so emotional when I saw him haha...

kd.dawn avatar
KrissGoldman
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What an amazing way to make the world a little brighter for someone finding one of these precious creatures

wendy60johnson avatar
WendyJohnson
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a great talent and an excellent way to share it around. Hope you have years of fun with this idea.

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LaurénLaPlanteTripp
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I absolutely LOVE the Zelda one I used to spend days and days playing Zelda!!

hutchjulie avatar
JulieHutchinson
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Come back to NYCC - Sunday please!! My son and I will make it our goal to find one. These are some of the most awesome things ever!

pmsmeg avatar
MegSampson
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You do hellaciously good work, and now I wish I could go to the Treasure Hunt for them (ComicCon)

eefje_stapper avatar
EefjeStapper
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's it. I'm going to learn how to crochet. This is awesome!:D

susankewn avatar
SusanMiller
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are GREAT and amazing !! I love them all ! I am not sure which one best .. as I keep changing my mind! I have been crocheting for about 50 years on and off .. but have never tried amigarumi. I think I was put off by the stuffing .. never been great at that .. But lately despite aching hands .. I would like to try something in amigarumi.. but what ? What would you recomend as the most simple amigarumi to achieve, both hooking wise and stuffing wise ? I would be most grateful for your advice ! Thank you !

geekyhooker avatar
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Start here! http://www.planetjune.com/blog/tutorials/crochet-tutorials/ It's the same site I used when I first started crocheting...lots of great tutorials, and the free patterns have some good starter projects like little apples and things like that. :)

Load More Replies...
Imperfekt avatar
Imperfekt
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are adorable. Who wouldn't delight in finding one? You've started a customer base right here!

DorrieLee avatar
DorrieRiley
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are so adorable! What a wonderful idea, how awesome it would be to find a cool little critter hiding some where.

Kelli.Michelley avatar
KelliArmstrong
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ummm, do you hide any in North County?? San Marcos, or maybe along the coast in Carlsbad? Because now I will be on the lookout!

brantaydes avatar
BobHines
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wonderful. I see you have established a family. As an artist, I encourage you to package and date them as you go. These are the treasures sometimes of people you've yet never met, and possibly will never meet. Congratulations.

jollyboyspecial avatar
jollyboyspecial
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I need that Hobbes. The others are cute, but he's just a perfect replica.

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JeremySilverstein
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dang! I live in San Diego, but missed ComicCon :-( Any clues where these lil guys are?

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FienCheung
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So jealous of the critter drops! wish you would come to Toronto! You should one day visit comic con in different cities or countries and critter drop for the rest of us ! This truly brings a smile to a stranger who is lucky enough to find your hero

geekyhooker avatar
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do! So far I've done drops at NYCC and Comicpalooza as well. Gives me a good excuse to visit other geek conventions! :)

Load More Replies...
FRUHD avatar
FRUHD
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Holy freakamoly these are amaze. I'm too simple to figure out my own patterns :(

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MicheleHenderson
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The little tiger and Mr. Spock are my FAVORITE! Thanks for being AWESOME!

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MicheleHenderson
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

YOU are AMAZING! I would completely FLIP OUT if I found one of your beautiful creations! I wish I lived in San Diego!

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