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One thing that I’ve learned about crocheting dolls and fairies, while it doesn’t cost a lot for materials (there is about $20.00 in materials) – the amount of time that goes into making one is incredible! It takes roughly a month to crochet a doll or fairy – including the clothes.
This doll was originally supposed to be for my granddaughter, but as I began putting her together and making clothes from what I had on hand (which was #10 cotton) she began to take on a life of her own.
When making crocheted dolls, rather than clothing or accessories, is that you ALWAYS have to constantly test, fit and adjust the piece that you are currently working with — to make sure it’s going to be correct for the finished item. While the arms and legs are fairly standard in size – the body and head always seems to vary a little by doll — just because of the amount of stuffing and the size of the yarn and the hook.
I’m really enjoying crocheting this doll – my husband thinks I’m going through a second childhood I think. But I can seriously say that I want to make another, and another, and another! I’ve assembled both arms and have been making clothes. All the clothing so far is made from #10 crochet cotton (because that’s …
I’ve been bitten by the crochet bug once again and this time it’s quickly becoming an addiction! I was browsing the net and came across this incredible website – By Hook & By Hand – this lady (Beth) makes the most incredible dolls and she offers her patterns on her site. I downloaded one of them and decided to try my hand at doll making.