Massively explains Warhammer Online to the dedicated WoW player

Crochet Zero the Dog from The Nightmare Before Christmas

Crocheted Zero the Ghost Dog from Nightmare Before Christmas, by LJ user LizvilleThe Nightmare Before Christmas was released in 2003 1993. It quickly went from being a cult favorite to being a Halloween classic: if Christmas has multiple versions of A Christmas Carol, and full ownership of Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, Nightmare could be the definitive Halloween movie. (We won't tell Sleepy Hollow about this. Heads might roll!)

One of the most endearing characters in Nightmare is Zero, Jack Skellington's ghostly dog. Zero does very little but behave like a living dog, bounding happily around, being affectionate towards his friends. He has a pumpkin nose and a dog-shaped head, but otherwise looks like a sheet draped over a dog's form.

Livejournal user Lizville has created a Zero crochet pattern! Not exactly amigurumi -- the "sheet" part of the character's design keeps it from being crocheted entirely in the round -- but impossibly cute, down to his little embroidered orange nose. You may want to make one for yourself; however, since the 3-D version of the film is currently in theaters, you may also find yourself making one for a young friend who's seeing the movie for the first time.

(And if you love The Nightmare Before Christmas, be sure to check out Jackyll & Hide, Knitty's clever Jack Skellington hat/mask!)

[via Craftster.]

Edited: Yeah, I know it was 1993! Weird error.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Add your comments

Please keep your comments relevant to this blog entry. Email addresses are never displayed, but they are required to confirm your comments.

When you enter your name and email address, you'll be sent a link to confirm your comment, and a password. To leave another comment, just use that password.

To create a live link, simply type the URL (including http://) or email address and we will make it a live link for you. You can put up to 3 URLs in your comments. Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted — no need to use <p> or <br> tags.

New Users

Current Users

About DIY Life

Do Life! DIY Life highlights the best in "do-it-yourself" projects.

Here you'll find all types of projects, from hobbies and crafts to home improvement and tech.

Featured Projects


Powered by Blogsmith

DIY Life Exclusives

columns dont-it-yourself unusual uses

Sponsored Links

Featured Galleries

An easy way to insulate and skirt an elevated structure
USB analog gauge overview
USB analog gauge circuit
Basil harvesting
Bug snacks
Fabric scraps projects
TieCake
How to give your dog medicine
Wedding bouquet ideas
Build Your Own Patio - Add a Pond
Making and using a facial mask
Children's Day in Japan
Ceiling fans -- how cool are they?
Fingerprint stationery
100-calorie snacks
Hot Sprinklers
Homemade lava lamp for kids
Create a Celtic pendant for St. Patrick's Day
Easy no-sew jeans messenger bag
Bathroom tile makeover - fish
Hinamatsuri doll examples

 

DIY Life Exclusives

columns dont-it-yourself unusual uses

CPSC Recall Announcements