Sloe Fairy
Finished
September 3, 2024
September 6, 2024

Sloe Fairy

Project info
The Sloe Fairy by Clare Cooper
Crochet
SoftiesDoll
grandson, fairy enthusiast
10”
Hooks & yarn
2.75 mm (C)
256 yards
Eddie Bauer Wool Paca Lightweight
762 yards in stash
0.1 skeins = 27.7 yards (25.3 meters), 10 grams
50/ 1389
Brown
Jo-Ann Fabric & Crafts in Arizona
August 10, 2024
Eddie Bauer Wool Paca Lightweight
133 yards in stash
0.1 skeins = 27.7 yards (25.3 meters), 10 grams
50/1387
Blue-green
Jo-Ann Fabric & Crafts in Arizona
August 14, 2024
Eddie Bauer Wool Paca Lightweight
194 yards in stash
0.25 skeins = 69.3 yards (63.3 meters), 25 grams
50/1389
Purple
Jo-Ann Fabric & Crafts in Arizona
August 3, 2024
Eddie Bauer Wool Paca Lightweight
177 yards in stash
0.05 skeins = 13.9 yards (12.7 meters), 5 grams
50/1387
Red
Jo-Ann Fabric & Crafts in Arizona
August 3, 2024
Eddie Bauer Wool Paca Lightweight
55 yards in stash
0.2 skeins = 55.4 yards (50.7 meters), 20 grams
50/1387
Purple
Jo-Ann Fabric & Crafts in Arizona
August 3, 2024
K+C | Knit and Crochet Essential (Cotton)
153 yards in stash
0.15 skeins = 27.0 yards (24.7 meters), 15 grams
Purple
Jo-Ann Fabric & Crafts in Arizona
August 3, 2024
La Bottega del Filato Fettuccini
490 yards in stash
0.2 skeins = 35.0 yards (32.0 meters), 10 grams
82609
Orange
Tuesday Morning New Mexico
May 10, 2017
Notes

The entire collection of fairies is included as a free supplement when you buy the designated Simply Crochet issue. The magazine / supplement download can be purchased for $7 USD. An incredible offer.
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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 and put 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, as written. Work chain stitches as written.

Issue:
I gave it my best effort but I couldn’t figure out the skirt.
This is not a criticism of the designer.
I just didn’t get it, and I needed to finish this doll in order to make the last two in a timely fashion.
My humblest apologies to the designer.
I made a skirt modified from the Blackberry Fairy petals.

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About this yarn
by La Bottega del Filato
Aran
65% Mohair, 20% Wool, 15% Nylon
175 yards / 50 grams

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by K+C | Knit and Crochet
DK
100% Cotton
180 yards / 100 grams

1754 projects

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by Eddie Bauer
DK
80% Merino, 20% Alpaca
277 yards / 100 grams

317 projects

stashed 386 times

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  • Project created: September 3, 2024
  • Finished: September 7, 2024
  • Updated: September 8, 2024
  • Progress updates: 4 updates