Speedwell Fairy
Finished
August 18, 2024
August 20, 2024

Speedwell Fairy

Project info
The Speedwell Fairy by Clare Cooper
Crochet
SoftiesDoll
gift set
10”
Hooks & yarn
176 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
K+C | Knit and Crochet Essential (Cotton)
27 yards in stash
0.1 skeins = 18.0 yards (16.5 meters), 10 grams
30/0730
Green
Jo-Ann Fabric & Crafts in Arizona
August 3, 2024
K+C | Knit and Crochet Essential (Cotton)
90 yards in stash
0.5 skeins = 90.0 yards (82.3 meters), 50 grams
30/7672
Blue
Jo-Ann Fabric & Crafts in Arizona
August 3, 2024
Loops & Threads Luxe Merino Wool Blend
369 yards in stash
0.1 skeins = 41.0 yards (37.5 meters), 15 grams
8045
Gray
Michaels in Arizona
January 6, 2024
Notes

These fairy dolls are a delight to make.
They work up remarkably quickly.

I bow to the design and crochet prowess of the incredible designer. An amazing collection, detailed yet straightforward, lifelike fine details.

The entire collection of fairies is included as a free supplement when you buy Simply Crochet issue # 130. 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.)

Teensy Erratum:
Body: R 21
Pattern states:
…continue in Denim, dec, 1, sc, 2 dec…
Correction:
…continue in Denim, dec, sc, 2 dec…
(in US terminology, those are sc decreases)

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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August 20, 2024
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  1. whimsical
  2. sweet
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About this yarn
by K+C | Knit and Crochet
DK
100% Cotton
180 yards / 100 grams

2279 projects

stashed 3386 times

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  1. soft
  2. beautiful colors
  3. easy to work
About this yarn
by Loops & Threads
DK
55% Merino, 45% Acrylic
410 yards / 150 grams

1985 projects

stashed 1328 times

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  1. actual wool!
  2. from Michaels, no less!
  3. pretty darn nice
About this yarn
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 18, 2024
  • Finished: August 20, 2024
  • Updated: December 24, 2024
  • Progress updates: 5 updates