Death’s Head Hawk Moth
Finished
July 6, 2023
July 7, 2023

Death’s Head Hawk Moth

Project info
Crochet
grandson
Hooks & yarn
3.5 mm (E)
203 yards
Patons North America Classic Wool Worsted
101 yards in stash
0.55 skeins = 115.5 yards (105.6 meters), 55 grams
2019-09-3984
Gray
Jo-Ann Fabric & Crafts in New Mexico
February 19, 2018
Plymouth Yarn Linaza
145 yards in stash
0.2 skeins = 88.0 yards (80.5 meters), 20 grams
169902
Yellow
The Yarn Store at Nob Hill in Albuquerque, New Mexico
February 28, 2017
Notes

This is not my personal pattern.
It is by the talented Kylie Slee.
This is the most realistic rendition of this moth available:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gaDhDhyczfg
She has many amazing designs on ravelry and YouTube.

I wrote the directions out for myself from her YouTube video.

Issue:
The dorsal center line of the abdomen didn’t line up.
I embroidered the appropriate colors over so it looks right. Even if I had noticed that and adjusted, the flat shaping of the abdomen wouldn’t be right.
If one rotates the abdomen colors so the center line is positioned properly, the flat shaping of it will be 90 degrees off.
I’ll have to look at the video again. Oh, well.

Used 15.0 mm black animal eyes.

Held sport wt yarn double.

Embroidered ventral side similar to the real moth.
Added accents to wings as well.

Might make a moth caterpillar if I can figure it out.
There’s a pattern for a similar one on ravelry but it is enormous.

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About this pattern
Personal pattern (not in Ravelry)
About this yarn
by Patons North America
Worsted
100% Wool
194 yards / 100 grams

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  1. subtle tweed
  2. warm
  3. reliable quality
About this yarn
by Plymouth Yarn
Sport
50% Alpaca, 25% Linen / Flax, 25% Tencel
440 yards / 100 grams

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  1. great drape
  2. beautiful colors
  3. luxurious
  • Project created: July 6, 2023
  • Finished: July 7, 2023
  • Updated: July 14, 2023
  • Progress updates: 4 updates