Now, it is time to share my experience with these mini crochet bears with you guys!
Best friends! |
Let me tell you how I almost pulled my hair out with frustration trying to work with such small needle and thread, failing many times trying to make a smaller teddy bear. I felt so defeated and was on the verge of giving up. Luckily, with some helpful tips from my very talented friend, Christine from Dandelion Fair, I was able to do it! Thank you Christine!
I learned that you have to use patterns that are specially made for miniature scale or else it won't work. They were quite challenging, but well worth it!
I used a pattern that I modified a little for both teddy bears and they turned out absolutely adorable. Best of all, they have movable joints!
For the first bear, which I named Abby, I used a size 10 crochet thread and a crochet needle size 1 mm.
This one is special, her name is Rosie. She is special because I struggled a lot with her. Rosie is made with a size 20 thread, using a 0.6 mm crochet needle. I had such a difficult time making her with such a tiny needle. Rosie didn't turn out as small as I wanted but still a perfect size for 1/12 scale dollhouse.
Rosie is 45 mm tall when standing. |
Rosie next to my new 1/24 scale bed set I got for Xmas! |
I'm still trying to make a smaller teddy bear and experimenting with different patterns. Please wish me luck!
Also, I'm thinking of including a mini crochet bear as one of the prize items for my 100 follower giveaway. What do you think? Yes, no, maybe?? ;-) If I get a lot of YES, there is something to look forward to for that 100th follower! :-)
Your little bears are gorgeous. Well done and i am sure that whoever is lucky enough to win would love a bear made by you. Happy New Year.
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I love your little bears! Yes, please give one away! The lucky winner would be absolutely thrilled, and I hope I'm that lucky one! ;-) Jennifer
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Those are very impressive babe. Well done. I know how frustrated you got making them. I'm glad you were able to work through it :)
ReplyDeleteThe little bears are adorable.
ReplyDeleteI would be happy to win one.
Bye Faby
yes, definitely! they're adorable :-) I admire your patientce to work with such small needles and you always make their faces seem so alive. Great work!
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone! Your wonderful comments make my day!
ReplyDeleteoh, they are beautiful!!! Well done!! I tried once too, but my hands didn't like it at all.
ReplyDeleteAnd absolutely an YES for a bear as give away!!!
@Margriet Hello Margriet! Thank you and welcome to my blog! :-)
ReplyDeleteOMG the bears are wonderful! Thank you for following my blog.
ReplyDelete@Teresa Thank you Teresa, and welcome to my blog!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! And Rosie is so tiny. Your patience paid off. Gill x
ReplyDeleteOh they are sweet! You are a patient and gifted Lady!
ReplyDeleteThese turned out so cute! I recently knitted some miniature mittens. I was surprised by how long they took me being so small and all. Size 1 needles. I could only knit when the sun was shining so I could see the tiny little stitches.
ReplyDelete@Make it Small, The Old Maid, Kelly J.R.: Thank you for the sweet comments!
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful and CUTE!
ReplyDeletebeautiful bears well done any chance of you sharing or selling your pattern for the bears?
ReplyDeleteAmazing! This blog looks exactly like my old one! It’s on a entirely different topic but it has pretty much the same layout and design. Outstanding choice of colors!
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I looked all over, and yours is the cutest little crochet mini bear I have seen. Are you selling the pattern for it? I would like to try to make one for my dolls! Thanks, Kathleen Weber
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