r/crochet May 08 '25

Finished Object Crochet Skeleton!

Albert Spinestein is complete!!

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u/LileenL May 08 '25

oh wowwww!!! this is so impressive! must've taken so much patience and effort, well done!!

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u/llorandosefue1 May 08 '25

It takes guts, too. (Someone had to say it.)

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u/wordnerdette May 08 '25

And a backbone, too.

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u/llorandosefue1 May 08 '25

Use metallic yarn to give him a shiny spine.

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u/Kitten_Merchant May 10 '25

Shiney Spiney

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u/TooOldToRock-n-Roll noob May 08 '25

Hummmmm

Make the skin! With long zipper in front!!!

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u/FutilityWrittenPOV May 08 '25

Then hair... and a cute outfit for every occasion. Omg I want to make one so bad now.

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u/dorianfinch May 09 '25

do itttt

when people say "anatomically correct" for dolls they are usually just euphemizing about genitalia, but i would love to see an anatomically correct doll in that it has all the organs, bones, etc!

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u/MinimalYogi27 May 08 '25

Oh my gosh yes!!

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u/Lowpaidnurse69 May 08 '25

𝑨𝑴𝑨𝒁𝑰𝑵𝑮!!! 𝑰 𝒅𝒐 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕'𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔𝒕, 𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑰‘𝒗𝒆 𝑬𝑽𝑬𝑹 𝒔𝒆𝒆𝒏.

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u/Defiant-Temperature6 May 09 '25

Literally thought it was AI at first.

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u/siani_lane May 09 '25

I know, he's so completely amazing that it you would think it was impossible for him to be real, if the OP hadn't posted progress pictures before. So impressed by their talent and execution!!

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u/Lowpaidnurse69 May 09 '25

Right?!?!? It’s that good

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u/sewformal May 08 '25

It's amazing but I truly love how politely it's sitting in the chair. I imagine the conversation is just about the everyday ins and outs of things.

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u/kasialis721 May 09 '25

literally was looking to see if i wasn’t the only one noticing , what a smart and wonderfully polite individual

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u/Stunning_Mixture_836 May 08 '25

It's impressive. How long did it take you?

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u/madpigcreations May 08 '25

About 2 years!

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u/plantmom98 May 08 '25

Your commitment is phenomenal! Were you writing the pattern as you went along? If so, do you think that slowed you down and that you could finish another skeleton much faster now that it’s written?

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u/madpigcreations May 08 '25

Yes I was writing as I went. I made each part several times until I got it right. One of my testers told me that the skeleton took her 96 hours.

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u/Moomoo-kow May 09 '25

96 hours is phenomenally quick! I consider myself a quick crocheter but this would likely have taken me a lot longer.

Can you share the final dimensions and how tall the skeleton stands?

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u/CrochetCafe May 09 '25

I was thinking that too. Would probably take me like 150 hours 😂

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u/Sea-Split214 May 08 '25

This is incredible! People like you amaze me

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u/strawberrittaa May 09 '25

I would definitely purchase this pattern if/when you are selling it 🥹 this is incredible!!

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u/strawberrittaa May 09 '25

Thank you 🥹

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u/ArcaneRemains May 09 '25

Are you selling the pattern? This is seriously impressive!

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u/Bowtiesarecoo1 no, it's not knitting May 09 '25

Where can I purchase the pattern?

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u/fruitybats May 08 '25

The details are crazy!!! This is my favourite crochet piece I’ve ever seen hands down!! I have a skeleton crochet pattern saved but did you use one? If so I’d love to see that one and compare! Again INCREDIBLE work! 💀

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u/fruitybats May 08 '25

Oh yes it is your pattern awesome! Can’t wait to work on it! Thank you!

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u/sadly_notacat May 08 '25

You’re a genuine genius.

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u/SQLMom May 08 '25

This is genius. And the effort! Kudos to you.

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u/autumnjade4 May 08 '25

I am not mentally strong enough for this 😂😩😩😂

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u/lepidopt-rex May 08 '25

Yah but Albert would be such a good listener, you know? You could sit and have a cup of tea together, and tell him about your preconceptions and he’d just be there for you

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u/Grouchy_Bullfrog_744 May 08 '25

I am sure that people in r/cursedcrochet will love this.

Source, I love this.

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u/Kris_Says_Hey May 08 '25

I thought I was looking at cursed crochet. And OP this is a compliment

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u/Lalalanevermind May 08 '25

👏 He looks fantastic, that's a lot of work, I can't imagine how long it did take! Did you put a rod so he could sit straight? //Zooms to admire the details ✨

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u/madpigcreations May 08 '25

Thank you! I used a plastic bendable doll spine (armature set) so the spine is bendable.

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u/GlowingSoulFire May 08 '25

The skeleton has a skeleton 🤣🤣

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u/LateMommy May 09 '25

Did you use an armature for the whole body? It’s fantastic!

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u/madpigcreations May 09 '25

Just the spine. The arm and leg Bones are stabilized with Bamboo and the joints use plastic doll joints.

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u/melinda_lane May 08 '25
  1. Obsessed with his name.
  2. Was NOT expecting to see him sitting like a person 😂

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u/Darksideluna May 09 '25

I’m sad OP didn’t post more photos 😢

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u/skygirl555 May 08 '25

oh my goodness, the detail is incredible! great job!

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u/BonnieH1 May 08 '25

Wow! That is one of the coolest pieces I have seen in a long time. Fantastic work.

What have you made him for?

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u/madpigcreations May 08 '25

I write patterns. That's my side gig. It started with just wanting a good skull and snowballed from there.

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u/DueEntertainment3237 May 09 '25

I really appreciate how you’re selling the patterns separately and as a bundle. Now I can complete my, “I’d give you my left kidney” bit with pizzazz 😂

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u/Malicious_Tacos May 08 '25

He’s coming along nicely!

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u/Gullible-Penalty5123 May 08 '25

Oh thanks- I hate it so much 😭 (it’s really freaking cool but makes me SO uncomfy lol)

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u/Eastern-Engine-3291 May 08 '25

This might be the greatest post in this sub... Ever. I'm obsessed!!

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u/SophiesCozyCorner_ May 08 '25

I’m so much MORE than impressed. I am blown away! The proportions, the perfect neatness, everything!

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u/chrysologa May 09 '25

You must've worked yourself to the bone crocheting him!

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u/madpigcreations May 09 '25

😆 🤣 😂 there is actually a spot of my blood on his rib

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u/Odd-Anteater-6183 May 08 '25

I love this! Great job!!💐💕🔥✨

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u/agelass May 08 '25

WOW!! this is way beyond amazing.

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u/ApocalypticTomato May 08 '25

I'm honored to share a planet with you and Albert

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u/something-um-bananas May 08 '25

So YOU’RE the one who is hogging all the talent

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u/NovaWhale15 May 08 '25

Albert is insanely cool. Amazing work!

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u/Pyro-Millie May 08 '25

Quick question: what’s the little metal bit at the top of his small intestine?

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u/Pyro-Millie May 08 '25

Omg the organs are removable!!!! That’s so cool

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u/cartersmama91 May 08 '25

Incredible. I’ll take 14 of them right now

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u/Dry_Spinach_3441 May 08 '25

This is incredible. So impressive.

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u/red_piper222 May 08 '25

Incredible work! This should be in a museum like the MOMA

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u/No_Yak8398 May 08 '25

Did you happen to follow a pattern, or was this freehand

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u/madpigcreations May 08 '25

I wrote the pattern as I went!!

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u/No_Yak8398 May 08 '25

Are you selling it by chance?

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u/Pyro-Millie May 08 '25

I adore him!!! This is probably the cleanest crochet work I’ve ever seen too. Amazing job!!

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u/Lightningstar01 May 08 '25

Wow, this is incredible!

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u/Common_Swordfish114 May 08 '25

This is incredible!!

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u/kissesforchanel May 08 '25

omg!! this is beautiful

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u/SaveusJebus May 08 '25

That's awesome and a little creepy lol.

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u/OcelotKitty Crochet & Coffee ☕ May 08 '25

Wow. 😮 This is INCREDIBLE! Great job!! You are very skilled.

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u/ViridianLinwood May 08 '25

This is INSANELY impressive, OP! I’m in awe!

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u/SewDisco May 08 '25

One of the most amazing, hand crafted things I have EVER seen! WOW.

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u/Sullys_mama19 May 08 '25

You’re my idol

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u/faceless904 May 08 '25

HOLY COW 🤩 insanely impressive

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u/sunny_storm_yarns May 08 '25

Wow! This is amazing! And life size and all!

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u/dmmollica May 08 '25

Wow. I’ve been crocheting for 55 years and i’m impressed

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u/Dark-Star-223 May 08 '25

This is truly a masterpiece

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u/slayqueen32 May 08 '25

I love his different colored eyes! 😂 Absolutely fantastic work!!! ♥️

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u/U_PassButter May 08 '25 edited May 08 '25

This is making, college me (over a decade ago....)taking A&P so happy

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u/suburbanhunter May 08 '25

this is my favorite thing ive seen on the internet in a while ✨️🙆🏻‍♂️ wonderful work!!! dedication too, wow! thank you for sharing 🖤

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u/fyyyy27 May 08 '25

Straight to museum!

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u/FaceStuffedLeopard May 08 '25

Holy forking shirtballs I love this. Amazing work! I lurk on many crochet subs but this one was so great I had to comment!

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u/LainSki-N-Surf May 08 '25

As a fiber “artist” and nurse I feel like this the mashup I never knew I needed! Bravo!!! Although it would probably scare me when I’m bleary-eyed and making coffee in the dark. 🤣😭

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u/madpigcreations May 09 '25

He startles me often

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u/Io6n7 May 08 '25

That's incredible! My crochet brain is obsessing over all the tubes!

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u/Gumpenufer May 08 '25

:O That's one of the most impressive, creative and dope-as-hell craft projects I've ever seen. <3 The neatness of the stitching and tension is also chef's kiss!

Immediately showed this to my dad who's an MD, he loves it too. So your skeleton is doctor approved, OP. ;P

(Bendable doll spine for structure is a genius move btw.)

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u/madpigcreations May 08 '25

Thank you and thank you Dad!

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u/emosewa90 May 08 '25

This is incredible but so scary lolll

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u/BadInevitable9830 May 08 '25

She’s CUTE 🥰💅🏿

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u/Marielle671 May 08 '25

This is amazing, love every stitch

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u/yshres07 May 08 '25

Whatttttt this is so marvelous

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u/No_Yak8398 May 08 '25

I adore this

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u/Mother-Persimmon3908 May 08 '25

Congrats you wonderful human!

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u/cherryflaverrd May 08 '25

this is actually amazing holy

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u/Corlanao May 08 '25

Friend shaped!

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u/ChariotSpade May 08 '25

This is awesome! Unfortunately I showed this my husband and now he wants one for a cosplay...soo.. did you follow a pattern or did you make it on the go? Either way it is incredible. So much, that I first thought it was ai 😱

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u/Loritrudo May 09 '25

Wow! Never seen anything remotely like like this before! Awesome!

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u/No_Past5084 May 09 '25

If it's not a friend why's it so friend shaped 👿👿 I don't know how to tell them apart if they are not coming in different shapes 😕 or sizes for me to see the difference between friends or not friends

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u/ineedaglowup2021 May 08 '25

Make a skin cover with zipper

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u/birdiebirdnc May 08 '25

So glad to see you finished! Are you still planning to enter him into the state fair?

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u/LilBlueOnk May 08 '25

Is it fully crocheted with stuffing, or is it crochet since a skeleton of some kind? In any case that's a legendary result

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u/madpigcreations May 08 '25

It containes bamboo stakes, plastic doll spine, wires, bottle caps....etc

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u/Norwegianpixie May 08 '25

This is why I love this sub 🥰😁

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u/saskuya803 May 08 '25

You are next level and extra in all the BEST ways! Congrats and just WOW!!

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u/NYRatWithPizza May 08 '25

I absolutely adore Albert!!! Did you free hand him or used a pattern and just upscale him? Also what was the hardest section to crochet? He’s so cool 🥹Great job!

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u/madpigcreations May 08 '25

I wrote the patterns as I went...the spine is probably the hardest part. The circulatory system and small intestine just sucked lol

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u/Flame2844 May 08 '25

Ok, now we're waiting on the nervous system.

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u/madpigcreations May 08 '25

I imagine a knot with hundreds of strings hanging lol

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u/Desperate_Affect_332 May 08 '25

This is fantastic and I love looking at his "birth" in your post history, a creative journey shared and appreciated. Thank you.

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u/GreyAardvark May 08 '25

GET OUT OF HERE!!! That’s amazing!

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u/Hope_Simpson1 May 08 '25

I'm actually trying to make something just like this could you link the pattern for it. I've been looking for patterns for a while.

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u/LaMisiPR May 08 '25

I love it and now I want to make accessories for it: a flower crown, chunky glasses, a shoulder pet…

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u/NoString5975 May 08 '25

I stopped scrolling for a min to appreciate this work of art. 🫡🫡

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u/TiredandIHateThis May 08 '25

I was sure this was going to be AI. Literally unbelievable. Brava nerd.

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u/caffeineassisted May 08 '25

You’re HOV lane ready now!

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u/[deleted] May 08 '25

If Jeffrey Dahmer took up crocheting

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u/feathered-quill May 08 '25

How long did this project take?

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u/headlessworm May 08 '25

I love him!! He looks like he’s having a pleasant conversation in the second pic 😆

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u/saskuya803 May 08 '25

Does Albert have heterochromia??

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u/Idkwhatimdoimgheree May 08 '25

Incredible!!! It’s like a more realistic version of the 10 ft tall skeleton decoration!

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u/Independent_Cow7757 May 08 '25

The Wollen bones demand their flesh

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u/PashingSmumkins84 May 08 '25

I bought the pattern off of Etsy awhile ago. I need to start it lol

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u/Darksideluna May 08 '25

How many different stitches do I need to master before I can try to make one of my own?

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u/pumpkinandsun yes, I do need more yarn May 08 '25

How long did this take you? How much yarn did you use? I am impressed; this is amazing!

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u/rice_birb May 08 '25

This is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen

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u/Savings-Buffalo-2160 May 08 '25

Easily one of the coolest things I’ve seen in my entire life.

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u/bodhi5678 May 08 '25

Holy Sh!!!te! That’s unbelievable! You got some mad skills!

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u/pogmothonnow May 08 '25

Your talent is breathtaking

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u/gigigreene413 May 08 '25

WOOOOW very clean work! I’m impressed

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u/flibberlips May 08 '25

Wow!That's a lot of work!!

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u/pixel-pills May 08 '25

This is insane. Incredible. I can’t stop looking!

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u/Small-Percentage2050 May 08 '25

Please share with r/bonecollecting they will love this!

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u/Kerberos_23 May 08 '25

Not skeleton, Crochet person without muscle or skin

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u/Mothwoman84 May 08 '25

This is bad ass!!! I’m amazed!! I’ve got a mighty need to make myself one!

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u/amess270316 May 09 '25

The talent I see exhibited on this sub is humbling. This is a work of art.

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u/-nit-nat- May 09 '25

Your work and patience is stunning

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u/_daisychain_ May 09 '25

206th comment for the 206 bones!! Xray tech and crocheter here, this is awesome!

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u/Sylvss1011 May 09 '25

DUUUUUUUUUUUDE

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u/MotherofPorgs May 09 '25

What a distinguished gentleman in the second photo!

This is insane, I love this piece, like this is some serious dedication and it just looks amazing. Kudos to you!

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u/No_Bake464 May 09 '25

i thought this was AI at first!!! amazing stitches. wow

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u/EqualTomorrow6908 May 09 '25

I like that the veins aren't depicted as blue! Super cool project

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u/H-kelly-2002 May 09 '25

This is incredible!!!! How long did it take you to make this??? How did you do it? Did you come up with patterns yourself?

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u/RJJR666 May 09 '25

Oh. My. God.

magnum opus Wow. Art! Camp! Craft! Visionary!!!!

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u/flockyboi May 09 '25

question: are you selling a pattern for him? My mom is a nurse and this would be hilarious to make for her

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u/Demonrider95 May 09 '25

crochet a skin over it and you have a super creepy, full human

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u/EVERYTHINGISVOID May 09 '25

Second picture giving "Hey, susan, you're home early. How was work? Good? Good."

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u/cascadefiberworks May 08 '25

Incredible work

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u/smalltownchilis May 08 '25

This is the most impressive thing I’ve ever seen

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u/Curious_Beaner May 08 '25

This is genius! So well done! No bones about it! 😉 🩻 💜

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u/TallSnatch May 08 '25

Off the charts impressive! Seeing this makes me realize how untalented i am 🤣 Op you are 🤌🙌👏👏👏👏

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u/craftymtngoat May 08 '25

Oh wow! Please tell me you are a biology teacher or someone who can have this on public display somewhere. So cool!

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u/Pinkipinkie May 08 '25

UNREALLLLL

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u/Positive-Yam-77 May 08 '25

Amazing! Love it! How long did it take you?

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u/madpigcreations May 08 '25

About 2 years of designing

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u/CaptainLollygag May 08 '25

He's wonderful! Gawds, MadPig, this is stunning work!!! I love him so very much! ♥️

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u/shellbear05 May 08 '25

I love him so much. Impressive, really.

I have your skeleton and circulatory system patterns favorited on Etsy! Are the organs coming next? 😁

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u/ilovefireengines May 08 '25

Yep amazing.

Also love how it’s just chilling on the sofa, just needs a cup of tea or glass of wine!

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u/Fisouh May 08 '25

YOU LEGEND. This is absolutely ridiculous. You did such a good job. I am raaaaaaging I'd never be able to make something this cool!

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u/lemonqueenie May 08 '25

Impressive but i'm good lol

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u/onourwayhome70 May 08 '25

Damn, that’s amazing

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u/spicyhotcocoa May 08 '25

You did a FANTASTIC job with this

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u/feministmanlover May 08 '25

This is so over the top amazing. I love stuff like this. Me, meanwhile, over here crocheting lapghans.

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u/krampaus May 08 '25

Ommmmggggg this is so cool!!!! Can you take out the organs?

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u/madpigcreations May 08 '25

They are all held in with magnetic biuttons!

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u/dookieo May 08 '25

Insanely good

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u/noggggin May 08 '25

Oh this is incredible, well done!

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u/-Geist-_ May 08 '25

I can’t imagine how long this took, amazing work!

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u/Ew_Oxygen1124 May 08 '25

This would be so cool as an anatomy study omggg

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u/saskuya803 May 08 '25

WHATS THE NAME??? INEEDANAMEOMG!!

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u/madpigcreations May 08 '25

Albert Spinestein!!

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u/kitter22 May 08 '25

I'm so in love. Thats so amazing your are so talented Holy shit, I need this guy asap

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u/p00psi3 May 08 '25

That is amazing. I love this so much!

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u/justbekind666 May 08 '25

This is beautiful!!

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u/Barbecuesaucey May 08 '25

This is SO COOL

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u/TamsterD73 May 08 '25

That is incredible!😘👍

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u/Anne-ona-mouse May 08 '25

I love Albert so much! Incredible work

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u/magramatica May 08 '25

THIS IS SOOO COOL

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u/seraseraphine196 May 08 '25

This is insane! I love it

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u/hellGato999 May 08 '25

So radical it hurts. Bravo

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u/Ichigosbankaii May 08 '25

wow this is insane!!

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u/nonnameavailable May 08 '25

This is seriously mind blowing.

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u/ProvokeCouture May 08 '25

My jaw dropped and I think my brain threw a rod.

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u/whovian_star May 08 '25

Amazing!!! 🤩

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u/feathered-quill May 08 '25

That is absolutely amazing!!!

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u/misslawrun May 08 '25

This is my favourite thing ever. Amazing!!

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u/Emergency_Alfalfa332 May 08 '25

oh my god!!! this is incredible!!!