Crocheted Green Man

This one was inspired by this photo, isn't he cute?! As those of you who know me may know, I am not much good with painting or drawing but give me a crochet hook and some yarn and I am a happy bunny. So for a 'Welcome to the Holly King' swap, I wanted to crochet a Green Man. I may make some tiny felted holly berries and add them, but here is my crocheted Green Man:

Not bad for a first attempt, and I was completely winging it :) He is made from different shades of green leaves sewn to a circular brown background, pretty much all in triples and multiples thereof (UK crochet terms). Two buttons for eyes. I think I will make another with a few tweaks here and there, perhaps varying the size of the leaves, the placement less symmetrical, etc etc. Oh I added a loop at the top so he can be hung up, too :) He is for my syster Twilight.


Blessed Be )O(