I was playing around the web this week and came upon a really fantastic origami Yoda. And I thought “I will share this with my Geek Crafts peeps!” But finding the pattern [PDF] was tricky. I eventually succeeded, though you’ll notice the (very few) written directions are in Spanish. The translations are pretty easy to guess, but if you want to be very sure, Google Translate is more than up to the task.
I think he’d look splendid on a Christmas tree (or on/alongside any other holiday accoutrements that might be part of your celebrations)!
This isn’t the end of my story, though. Because I do my internet browsingwork on a shockingly-crashy Mac, and I lost both of the browser windows I had open in order to remember this fun little Yoda. So I tried to retrace my digital steps in, admittedly, a rather lackadaisical way. I ended up finding a totally adorable “baby Yoda” ornament pattern from Etsy seller Woolly Boully, as well as a book about an origami Yoda (or really about life as a sixth grader). I seriously need to learn to crochet, because I need this ornament on my tree! Not want. Need.
Both Yodas are FANTASTIC – yes I definitely suggest you learn to crochet, it can be a lot of fun!!
Try “Planet June’s” website for great instructions on how to teach yourself or there are a number of YouTube clips about (this is how I taught myself to crochet). Oh and have you come across Lucy Ravenclaw’s Star War amigurumi characters? They are REALLY cute and really well done! (my apologies if you already know about this – I only just started reading your blog – and am loving every post so far!!)
– Clare
Aww, those are adorable! Thanks for sharing! (I totally hadn’t seen them before)
Thanks for sharing the crochet tips, too! I’m hoping that’s a this-winter-break project. But if not, well, hopefully soon!