I started making crochet animals about a year ago. It just seemed like a natural extension of the academic training in anatomy that I got in art school... and it gave me something to do while watching late-night Netflix. That being said, Sam was brought to you by the first five seasons of Futurama. Since I don't use patterns (who likes following instructions late at night?) having a solid understanding of anatomy is essential. Of course, you make changes to make things cuter/more-snuggle-ready, but it does help you come up with a game plan. I like to think of everything as variations on a sausage, just odd shaped 'tubes' with things attached. It is also good to get the head and limbs done first. Then you attach them up as you work on the body. I normally finish up on the posterior and ventral side of things. The exception to this rule is anytime you are working on something that has some form or radial (as opposed to bilateral) symmetry. I did squid and a turtle that was based more on expanding, then contracting circles.
My current crochet projects are a set of persimmon pillows and a sheep (wedding presents and baby present). As soon as I settle on a movie marathon, they should be more underway.
Animal Anatomy for Artists: The Elements of Form
I love my somalee odd bird!!!
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