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Live Auction: Muppet Christmas Carol Rizzo the Rat Plushie
Muppet Christmas Carol Rizzo the Rat facing camera
Muppet Christmas Carol Rizzo the Rat facing right, showing buttons on frock coat
Muppet Christmas Carol Rizzo the Rat facing left displaying side profile
Muppet Christmas Carol Rizzo the Rat facing away from camera showing adorable little tail
Cat for scale. Not included in shipment.
Winner: VorlonScout for $5,959.58
This handcrafted plushie of Rizzo the Rat is attired in a white shirt, vest, and frock coat, ready for the big finale from the Muppet Christmas Carol. He also dons a top hat, cravat, and hand knit scarf.
The Plushie is 19” (48cm) tall x 9” (23cm) wide and is stuffed through the body with fibrefill. He has bamboo armature and split peas through his feet and legs in order to let him stand on his own (but does benefit from leaning).
The main body fabric is a thrifted Snuggie, with the clothing fabrics also thrifted and repurposed.  Trimmed areas (including hands, tail, eyelids, ears, nose, and other small pieces) are made of felt. The cravat and hat band are made of ribbon. He has buttons on both his vest and coat. His eyes are wooden and sewn into place. He likely also contains some cat fur from the crafter’s two assistants.
Not intended for children due to small pieces (buttons, etc.)
The pattern used is from Etsy at https://tinyurl.com/5fehjepm but as the pattern had to adjusted for the stretch in Snuggie fabric, this plushie has proven he just here for the food.
Donated By Katie B.
Katie is a life-long crafter, always looking to pick up new skills. She knits, sews, paper crafts, and generally creates mayhem with her two cat assistants. A long time lurker she is very excited to be able to make something for the craft-along for the first time.