Crafts: Crochet
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Tiny Crocheted Bunting Pattern For Maileg Mouse Size Dollhouse
I have now officially used up the four balls of VOG size 8 cotton thread that I used together with a 1mm steel crochet hook to crochet items for my 1/8 scale Maileg style dollhouse, which I wrote about in the previous post, and so working backwards, and using up all the bits and bobs,…
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Tiny Crocheted Granny Squares With A 1mm Hook!
This summer I actually took my own advice and used some vacation time to try something new, okay not actually a new craft, but certainly something I’ve never done before nor dreamed of doing, and that is crocheting with thread and a tiny hook – in this case a 1mm hook and size 8 cotton…
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Colorful Striped Crocheted Pouches From Upcycled Yarn To Make As A Set!
A sweet 9 year old student of mine quietly asked me if I could crochet something for him, and of course a request like that, wow, I could not say no! (Especially since I’ve been working with him on learning to express himself, so I just had to do it, just with no guarantee of…
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Simple Crocheted Tiny Dollhouse Basket With Handles
And now, for the third tiny crocheted dollhouse item in this series, I present you with simple crocheted dollhouse baskets, a must for the collection! And should I say it again, that tiny crocheted items for little dolls, or actual dollhouses are such a game changer, quick to make, foster creative playtime, and they just…
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Simple Crocheted Dollhouse Pillows
I feel like shouting from the roof tops that making tiny crocheted items for a 1/12 scale dollhouse is just a truly wonderful way to make the sweet dollhouse (wooden hopefully for the best results) so much more inviting to play with for the little ones. And truthfully, even if there is no actual dollhouse,…
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Simple Crocheted Dollhouse Rug Using A 3DC Cluster Stitch
Friends, I have learned something really nice lately, and that is that adding just the simplest little crocheted items to a wooden dollhouse for young children makes a HUGE difference, and truly brings the whole thing together. Okay, I’ll admit, adding wall paper made from scrap book paper is also highly recommended and a huge…
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Crocheted Dollhouse Nesting Baskets With Handles, To Make In Any Size!
Small crocheted items for Maileg style stuffed animals, or any small dolls are just too fun and really add the sweetest touch to any dollhouse, or toy shelf. And little baskets of course, that can be made as nesting baskets are that much more fun! These will be gifted together with the crocheted doll sleeping…
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DIY Crocheted Tiny Backpack For Dolls Or Keychains
Looking for a fun crochet project to whip up as a gift, to use for a doll or maybe even as a keychain? I have to admit, in the past I was not keen on crocheting tiny things, but that has changed, and this backpack isn’t truly so small, so it is well worth it,…
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Quick And Adorable Crocheted Doll Sleeping Bags Make The Perfect Gift!
Crocheted sleeping bags for dolls and small stuffed animals are quick to whip up and truly just the cutest! They make a great handmade gift together with a purchased doll/animal of some kind, though purchase the doll first and then make the sleeping bag to fit! The bears shown here are actually dog toys and…
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Simple Striped Crochet Drawstring Pouch For Small Toys Pattern
I love crocheted drawstring pouches and especially using them as gift bags for children, and especially for Chanukah! This year though one of my art students quietly asked if I could crochet him something, so I ended up using up all the resulting yarn from unraveling a few never-worn scarves, to make crocheted draw string…
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A Crochet Mesh Stitch Called The Y Stitch
Back in March when I was doing some research to get inspiration for crocheting an afikomen bag, I had the thought that a crochet stitch with triangles might be a nice way to reference the pyramids in Egypt, and I discovered a simple stitch called the Y stitch, that produces essentially rows of tiny triangular…
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Diamonds And Stripes: 4 Filet Crochet Patterns To Try Now
As a somewhat avid crocheter over the years, I have certainly been aware of filet crochet, and the idea of making wonderful patterns with the placement of double crochet stitches together with blank spaces, such that one can create any kind of pattern that can be worked out on a grid. That said, traditionally filet…