I am beyond excited about this project! I’m crocheting the main characters from my favorite TV show, Fringe. 🙂

You may have gathered by now that I’m a big fan of this show. It’s been off the air since 2013, but my parents spoke highly of it, so I started watching. It’s an absolutely fantastic show: the plot is complex and interesting, it’s science fiction for non-sciencey people, and the characters are likable and well-developed. Plus, it’s not overly violent or racy like a lot of the shows running today (although there are a fair amount of squeamish things), which is a win in my book. It was pulled from Netflix and Amazon Prime, so I was delighted when I found out all 5 seasons are on Go90. I know I sound like a Fringe spokesperson, but sadly I am not sponsored. 😛 I can’t recommend it enough, though!

Without giving away too much, there are characters in the show called Observers. As you might guess by the name, they just watch what’s going on, and they’re very mysterious (at least until season 5…) One of them is named September and is friends with Walter, who is the mad scientist of the main characters. What’s cool is there’s an Observer in every single episode of Fringe – some of them are easier to spot than others, but it’s fun to look for them!

Here’s crochet September, and real September for comparison. 🙂

This was one of the most fun amigurumi projects to date. I know I say this every time, but I think he might be my new favorite. Both of my parents thought he was hilarious, and he keeps making me giggle. Definitely one of the sillier amigurumi I’ve made, which is why I’m so pleased. 😀

Poor September looks quite chilly without his hat:

Anyway, here are some details on the process! :}

Hat

Using Lion Brand Heartland in grayish black, and G hook:

1: 7 sc in a magic ring

2: 2 sc in each st around

3: *sc 1, inc*

4: *sc 2, inc*

5: *sc 3, inc*

6: sc around in back loops only

7-10: sc around

11: in front loops only, *dc 1, 2 dc* around. Join, fasten off, weave in ends.

Coat

Using Loops and Threads Woollike in Black, and C (2.75 MM) hook:

Body

Ch 22. Dc in 3rd ch and in each ch across.

2-5: Ch 2, turn, dc across.

6: Ch 2, turn, dc 2, ch 5, sk 5, dc in rest of stitches.

7-16 (10 rows): Ch 2, turn, dc across.

17: Ch 2, turn, dc across until 7 sts remain, ch 5, sk 5, dc 2.

18-22: Ch 2, turn, dc across

Sleeves

Ch 14, dc in 3rd ch and in each ch across

2-6: Ch 2, turn, dc across

Fasten off, sew sides together and sew sleeves to armholes.

Fold back lapels and sew down, then sew front of jacket together in one spot. Or you could attach a hook-and-eye clasp. I attempted this and discovered it was beyond my skill level. 😛

Tie

Using G hook and whatever yarn floats your boat:

Ch 8. Starting in second ch, work the following stitches across: sc, dc, hdc, sc 4. Fasten off, leaving long tail. Wrap the tail around the top of the tie to resemble a knot, then weave in end.

I chose to sew a snap onto the tie and his shirt so he could have interchangeable ties. Which means, should September feel like it, he can wear ties like this:

Spiffy? 🙂 I’ve always wanted to see the Observers in brightly colored outfits!

I’m so excited to start on the rest of the Fringe team… are there any Fringe fans out there? What shows are you guys obsessed with? 😀 Thanks so much for your interest in my fandom crocheting, I really appreciate your lovely comments and you reading! 🙂 <3

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