Seahorses are awesome. I will admit some disappointment when I saw my first live seahorse in an aquarium as a kid. Wow, its so pretty but why is it so small? Is it a baby? For some reason I had it in my head that they were as big as land horses, or at least as big as dolphins. These beautiful little spiny horse-fish could fit in my hand. But watching them bob around ever so delicate and regal I did not stay disappointed for long.
Apparently, there are over 45 species ranging in size of from my pinky nail to a banana. Some can change their color and shape to blend into their surroundings and they can move their eyes independently. Sounds more like a chameleon than a fish. And despite seeming so fragile they are ranked as one of the deadliest carnivores in the oceans with a kill rate of 90%! The Great White Shark only has a kill rate of 48%.
So with all that in mind I designed a Seahorse mitten pattern with Seahorses both big and small.
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