Alligator Stuffed Animal

I don't know why, but I have been thinking about a stuffed alligator my mother made for my sisters (probably in the 80's) and I want to find that pattern. I have asked my Mom (via email) if she has the pattern (no answer yet) and I have searched all over the internet. I can't find the pattern. I don't know what brand it was .....
"McCalls, Simplicity, or whateverelse was available back then. I just know that I want to make an alligator and I don't have a pattern. So, if any of you have any information available about a vintage pattern to make stuffed alligators, let me know.....I won't rest until I have an alligator.....oh I will rest. I just like to add some drama. Please, I have an APB out on a stuffed alligator pattern. Help me find the pattern. PLEASE

Hugs
Lesley

Comments

FAQ said…

Thanks for trying Rhea...those were not the alligator Mom made. Hers were fabric, not crochet and it was not a giant one. Just maybe about 2 ft long if that much. You and Ronetta used to bonk each other on the head with it.

6:38 AM

Anonymous said…

Is this it? :-)

6:54 AM

Pocket Full of Prettys said…

It seems like my Mom also made those alligators, they were about 12-18 inches long, made from fabric & stuffed. She also made turtles. I remember my sister had turtles. I looked at some vintage patterns today but didn't see any for toys or stuffed animals. I'll keep looking. Hugs***Renea

9:37 PM

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