Sweet Nothings Crochet: EXQUISITE DOLL-LIKE TOY FURNITURE

EXQUISITE DOLL-LIKE TOY FURNITURE – 2

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Materials used : Today I’ve used some of our lovely Indian Oswal 4-ply yarn with a 3 mm crochet hook ; a little embroidery thread ; embroidery needle ; fabric glue to seal ends ; crochet stitch markers ; poly-fill stuffing ; stocking net ; beads n more ; satin ribbon

For Indians : You could use Anchor , Red rose , 4-ply knitting cotton , or unbranded knitting cotton or White Rose or bamboo knitting cotton , Milk cotton ; Silk yarns as well as Vardhaman acrylic yarns ; Baby soft acrylic yarn , Ganga Spectrum as well

General yarn info : The yarn used today is not specific to this pattern.

You can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.

International yarns : Among the international yarns I have used in this thickness, I’d suggest Aunt Lydia Cotton 10, Aunt Lydia Bamboo-Viscose 10, DMC Petra, Sullivans knitting cotton (Australia), Milford Soft, Hilaza Rustica Eclat , Alize cotton yarn and Alize bamboo yarn , Lily Sugar n' Cream cotton yarn, Caron Simply Soft , Bernat Softee chunky.

Abbreviations used :

ch : chain ch-sp : chain space

sp : space rep : Repeat

fsc : Foundation single crochet

dc : Double crochet

Stitches used :

Starting slip knot : https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw

Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs

Magic circle : https://youtu.be/ISC39yOqWro

Single Crochet : Sc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (2 lps on hk); yo, draw through both lps. One sc made. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/ghACqBpA-3k

First stitch for Single Crochet : This is how I like to start my row of sc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/6pVYRfsf4_M

What is a chain stitch ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXx5ukBjKkY

Whipstitch to join : https://youtu.be/wZ-9LNzftMA

Invisible join : https://youtu.be/a6XZQ6VzJFM

Single crochet to join : https://youtu.be/6FXoW_47_dI

Instructions using U.S terminology

Please note that I start all my rows with a ch 1, turning chain for ease.

Please check the top of this blog for easy video tutorials on all stitches used in today's pattern. For your convenience there video tutorials through the blog too

Please read through all my notes before you pick up your hook, so you know just where we're heading in our pattern.

In my patterns I work with the principle of stitch count and body measurement.

This means that you need to work the stitch count in pattern, till you get the measurement (length and/or width) that you need for your project.

In this blog, let’s look at the patterns for some of the chairs I’ve made.

1. CHAIR

Materials Used : I’ve used our Indian Oswal Cashmilon 4-ply yarn with a 2.5 mm crochet hook.

Size : Height : ~ 3” x Width : 2.5”

For the cute little chair, check this free pattern at

https://amilovesgurumi.com/2014/10/31/a-cute-little-chair/ and I was inspired by this superb creation

2. CUTE ARMCHAIR SET with CUSHIONS

For this project, I’ve used the free pattern from http://happyberrycrochet.blogspot.in/2014/02/crocheted-dolls-house-furniture.html and was inspired by this lovely photograph

Materials Used : I’ve used our Indian Oswal Cashmilon 4-ply yarn with a 3.5 mm crochet hook.

Size : Armchair : 2” high ; 1.25” wide ; Cushion : ~ 1” square

The change I worked here was with the cushions. I worked one long rectangle so instead of working Rows 2 – 6, I worked Rows 2 – 11. I then folded it in half, stuffed it and worked an edging all four sides (including the folded side). I preferred this as I had one set of ends less to weave in ! Yes trust me to find a lazier way to do it LOL J

I then decided to add the contrast colour all along the edge just for a difference.

... and enjoy this photo-bombing of my process in making this lovely creation

photo of the cushions under construction

3. YET ANOTHER CUTE WINGED ARMCHAIR

For this project, I’ve used the free pattern from

https://karenglasgowfollettdesigns.com/2015/06/26/miniature-doll-chair-in-crochet/

Isn't this just the cutest little chair? And some of you may recall the wicker chair that we had in India in the days gone by (or the good ole days?).. Remember this?

And yes, this may not look exactly like it, but this is what I *saw* when I saw the inspirational photograph by the designer below

Materials Used : I’ve used our Indian Vardhaman Millennium acrylic yarn with a 3.5 mm crochet hook.

Size : 3” tall ; 2” wide

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I have a few other miscellaneous crochet stuff I’ve already made, and just in case you want a dekho at those free patterns … here you go