I crocheted this cute Democratic Donkey for TrogL...

[CraftyGal]

I was criticized on FB for not adding the stars and using the wrong blue.

TrogL with Walter the Democratic Donkey
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Walter the Democratic Donkey
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The original design is by Stacey Trock (Fresh Stitches): Amigurumi Walter the Democratic Donkey

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Please let me know what you think.

CraftyGal

[wildflower]

1. I think he is adorable

Don't worry about what someone on Facebook thinks...he is cute and very well made!

[CraftyGal]

2. Thank you!

The designer thought I did an awesome job as well. I was just curious and a bit upset because I had worked so hard on him

[Tindalos]

3. He's cute!

Great job. Some people will always find something to snark about, so pay them no mind.

[Stargazer09]

4. To heck with the person on FB!

He's adorable and obviously well-loved by the recipient. That's all that matters.

Unless it is a kit, not many people use the same yarn and/or colors as the original pattern (and even with a kit, people have been known to make substitutions). There are no crochet police! You could have made him orange, purple, and green if you wanted to do so, and it's none of anyone's business but your own.

[progressoid]

5. Very Cool!

[Fla Dem]

6. You are crafty, CraftyGal. Nice Job! n/t

[LaydeeBug]

7. I think he needs stars, and if they were there, the blue would be fine...

and they look easy enough to put in, but what do I know?

[Duppers]

8. precious

I want one!!

[Bette Noir]

9. He's cute.

Poo on anyone who thinks otherwise.

[Epiphany4z]

10. that is to cool

all I ever make is baby blankets, scarfs and booties

[Lebam in LA]

11. So cute

I wish I had that kind of talent.

[LaydeeBug]

13. of *COURSE* he is adorable, and you are very talented. nt

[Heathen57]

14. Some will complain no matter

what it is, but the funny thing, most of those people can't do the project to begin with.

I think he's great! My daughter does things like that and it amazes me. I only do afghans and Shawls. You got my vote.

[SheilaT]

15. That's adorable.

Both Trogl and the donkey!

[glinda]

16. I am serious. He is super cool. Love the last pic with

the stars addition. You might try two (small) wool felt stars. One blue and one red. Then place them under the eyes like the blue one on the striped side and vice versa. That might really snazz him up.
I think this could be a money raiser. Maybe get a bunch of Dems making them and getting $100 donations for good candidates. Just a thought....

[GTurck]

17. Never criticize..

creativity. Anyone who crochets knows how hard it is to make something 3-D and others should not say a word until they pick up a hook and try a treble stitch.
Congratulations on making the Donkey.

[Duchess St.Rollins]

18. Freakin' adorable!

I love the blue you used and don't think he could possibly be any cuter.

I wish I had one!

[fun n serious]

19. love it!

Great job, I want one. I just may make one.

[CraftyGal]

20. The screen shot of the FB convo...

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still hurt by the comments...forgot to add when I clicked on her profile page that she is listed as "Christian". ugh a Freeper should've known!

[CraftyGal]

21. I Tuffy done...

here is the gang

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[hopeful68]

22. love it...

my daughter wants one...

[CraftyGal]

24. Glad she likes him.

Not sure why the elephant is bigger than the donkey though....hmm.

[taurean]

23. cute

I will have to make this for myself and a couple of friends.

[CraftyGal]

25. Its not a difficult pattern.

I do suggest you read Stacey's post on Color Changing Part 1 and Part 2 though. It will help whne doing the head.

[NYC_SKP]

26. It looks just like him!