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Raziel amigurumi

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I started this one on November 1st, as my first project whilst undertaking the challenge of crocheting every day in November for Bone Cancer Research Trust. In total I've managed to raise £463.13 (including Gift Aid and my employer's match funding) and did 45 hours across the 30 days (I slowed down at the end to not burn myself out) If people want to contribute, the donation page is here  - alternatively, people can just donate to the cause directly. Left: The doll, glowing in the dark. Right: The doll, in bright light Stats The doll is 12 inches tall and just over 9 inches in wing-span. The Wraith Blade is 9 inches long and about 2 inches wide. In total it took 39 hours across 19 days (so just over 2 hours a day), using 11 different yarns. Posability To ensure that the doll was posable, I used the wiring instructions detailed in Hoffman's "The Travellers" pattern. Well, roughly - she recommends a particular gauge of wire, but I just used what I had to hand. I don...