A Stunt Double

A year ago Caleb was about to begin a Micro Paleontology course, so I made him a Tiny Dinosaur.  This fall's classes don't really lend themselves as obviously to specific mascots so I made him a Stunt Noodle.  The Stunt Noodle is a versatile helper, ready to offer assistance with all subjects in a less chaotic way than the original, back home.  Also, there is no pet deposit with the Stunt Noodle.  

Caleb has no idea that I made the Stunt Noodle and I've hidden it, packed with his stuff.  When we move him into his apartment I will set it out on his desk and surprise him with it.  I can't tell you how many times I just started giggling as I was crocheting him and I think Caleb will get a kick out him.

The pattern is Toby the Siamese Cat, but I've obviously adjusted colors to match Mr. Noodle, the original.  The main body color is Squoosh Fiberarts Beefcake Sock in Mocha.  The dark points (face, ears, tail, and paws) are Cascade Heritage Sock in 5609 Bark.  I also used a tiny bit of Madelinetosh Twist Light in Kitten for his inner ears, whiskers, and tummy.  I used regular, round eyes instead of cat eyes because when he (the Original Noodle) does the Crazy Eyes, right before the does the Crazy Things, his eyes are round.  Caleb knows the expression well.

Hopefully, the Stunt Noodle will add a welcome taste of home to Caleb's first apartment, as he starts his first semester at College Station!