Took a little longer to complete this doll as I picked up a new craft, Tatting, last week. My first tallest doll standing at 35cm height. Redo the pattern for his body and limbs quite a few times but it’s all worth it! I had some fun ‘playing’ with his long arms and legs. :)
(Took these photos last night so the lighting wasn’t very good)
Next, I hope to come up with a girl version for this not-so-round doll ;)
I did and completed my 2nd piece tatting piece! This time round, I tatted with a thinner yarn … #40 cotton yarn!
Really no joke working with thin yarn… My eyes worked doubly hard. LOL … but I like the end result as it more lacy.
I think 1 or 2 rings still not as the same shape as the other 3. They appeared to be slightly bigger. Any tips to share from experienced tatters?
Oh, another point that I learnt from my 1st project, is to learn how to control the tension. I pulled pretty tight for my first project and unknowing I ‘cut’ myself while pulling the yarn >_<
Pardon my fat fingers... haha
So blessed to have a dear friend, Chu Hui, who has arranged a tatting class this morning with Ailyn after knowing that I am keen to pick up this new craft.
Ailyn shared with us a short history on tatting where it first started in the European and the many lovely projects she has completed. I like one of the projects she done, it’s a beautiful Owl. Totally forgotten to take a photo of it.
Anway, it was a 3 hours class but I only managed complete 2 rings as I was struggling on holding the shuttle, which yarn to pull, the first half and second half of the double stitch, picot and so on…
This is the started kit that Ailyn has kindly and generously prepared for us.
And this is the friendly Ailyn… *ssshhh… class in process.. Do not disturb!*
Tatting is very interesting and lacy end-product. For beginners, it can be quite tiring on the eyes and perhaps on the shoulder. So whether what you do, always take a break when your eyes are feeling tired and do get up to do a little stretch, ok! *wink wink*
Recently, I was browsing the handmades on Instagram and got to chance upon this crafter, buttonbeautiful on Instagram. I noticed the dolls she crocheted are not the usual round bodied dolls. I find her dolls interesting and kind of unique to me.
I decided that I will try making one and since there is no pattern, it is all about trial and error. This doll is in the stage of WIP and hopefully, I will be able to update with a complete doll soon
Standing at only 5cm tall, this is by far, the smallest doll I have made. It was quite a challenge as the needle hook size is 0.9mm which is also more than half the hook size I usually use.
Are you able to spot her? LOL… That’s how little she is standing among the dolls that I made recently 
Will I be making doll of this size again? Yes! But for now, my fingers need to take a short break from working such thin yarn and small size hook… haha…
