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May Fairy
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© Claire Cooper
Legs
Legs
© Joann Stores
Petals
Petals
© Lion Brand
Top
Top
© Joann Stores
Head and arms
Head and arms
© Joann Stores
Wings
Wings
© Michaels
Hair, held double
Hair, held double
© Michaels
© Simply Crochet
© Simply Crochet
# 130
# 130
© Simply Crochet
photos above © knittothebone
unless otherwise noted
Finished
August 21, 2024
August 22, 2024

May Fairy

Project info
The May Fairy by Clare Cooper
Crochet
Softies → Doll
gift set
10”
Hooks & yarn
2.75 mm (C)
3.0 mm
256 yards
Eddie Bauer Wool Paca Lightweight
133 yards in stash
0.05 skeins = 13.9 yards (12.7 meters), 5 grams
Aqua
50/1387
Blue-green
Jo-Ann Fabric & Crafts in Arizona
August 14, 2024
Eddie Bauer Wool Paca Lightweight
762 yards in stash
0.1 skeins = 27.7 yards (25.3 meters), 10 grams
Alaska Gold
50/ 1389
Brown
Jo-Ann Fabric & Crafts in Arizona
August 10, 2024
K+C | Knit and Crochet Essential (Cotton)
27 yards in stash
0.1 skeins = 18.0 yards (16.5 meters), 10 grams
Rain Forest
30/0730
Green
Jo-Ann Fabric & Crafts in Arizona
August 3, 2024
Lion Brand Baby Soft
none left in stash
0.07 skeins = 32.1 yards (29.4 meters), 9 grams
100 White
51615
White
Jo-Ann Fabric & Crafts in Arizona
November 3, 2023
Loops & Threads Cozy Wool Merino Solid
246 yards in stash
0.07 skeins = 28.7 yards (26.2 meters), 10 grams
Mustard
4463
Yellow
Michaels in Arizona
January 17, 2022
Loops & Threads Woolike
none left in stash
0.1 skeins = 67.8 yards (62.0 meters), 10 grams
1 Chocolate
1340
Brown
Michaels in New Mexico
May 26, 2020
Loops & Threads Woolike
none left in stash
0.1 skeins = 67.8 yards (62.0 meters), 10 grams
1 Chocolate
9207
Brown
Michaels in New Mexico
February 25, 2020
Notes

Made this entire collection.
One fairy doll can be made across two days.

These fairies are exquisite.

The petals are beautiful and unique.
They are fun to make.

The entire collection of fairies is included as a free supplement when you buy the designated Simply Crochet issue. An incredible offer.
https://pocketmags.com/us/simply-crochet-magazine/issue-1...

The yarn fairies are meticulously represented from Cicely Mary Barker’s Flower Fairies illustrations and poems.

Note:
All directions are in British Crochet Terminology.
(I converted the directions into US Terminology for myself.)

Recommendation:
Work r 23, 24, 25 of body with double str yarn, stitching tightly. Omit r 26 of body.
Make the clothes on the body before making the head.
The above steps strengthen the neck to support the head.

Suggestion:
Head:
Work r 1 with traditional sc, vs BLO. Work chain stitches as written.

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Finished
August 21, 2024
August 22, 2024
About this pattern
The May Fairy
by Clare Cooper
from Simply Crochet, Issue 130, A Year of Flower Fairies™ Supplement
7 projects, in 2 queues
knittothebone's overall rating
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knittothebone's adjectives for this pattern
  1. so beautiful
  2. whimsical
  3. British Crochet Terminology
About this yarn
Baby Soft
by Lion Brand
DK
60% Acrylic, 40% Nylon
459 yards / 140 grams

13975 projects

stashed 6562 times

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  1. versatile
  2. economical
  3. good colors
About this yarn
Woolike
by Loops & Threads
Light Fingering
85% Acrylic, 15% Nylon
678 yards / 100 grams

25552 projects

stashed 21995 times

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  1. practical
  2. economical
  3. utilitarian
About this yarn
Cozy Wool Merino Solid
by Loops & Threads
DK
55% Merino, 45% Acrylic
410 yards / 150 grams

776 projects

stashed 856 times

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  1. beautiful all around
  2. quality all around, easy to pull from center
  3. soft
About this yarn
Essential (Cotton)
by K+C | Knit and Crochet
DK
100% Cotton
180 yards / 100 grams

2280 projects

stashed 3402 times

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  1. soft
  2. beautiful colors
  3. easy to work
About this yarn
Wool Paca Lightweight
by Eddie Bauer
DK
80% Merino, 20% Alpaca
277 yards / 100 grams

490 projects

stashed 531 times

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  1. soft and beautiful colors
  2. easy care
  3. wool and alpaca! surprising!
  • Project created: August 20, 2024
  • Finished: August 23, 2024
  • Updated: December 24, 2024
  • Progress updates: 3 updates