As usual, I like working under a time crunch. I had a full week to finish my crochet doll fairy outfit for the Renaissance Faire. We go every year and we picked a weekend that was going to be relatively cool since I was representing in full-out crochet. I wasted no time and planned what would be done on what day.
Day 1-4
This actually took me longer than I expected but it was relatively easy. It was time consuming but easy. The top is just rows of single crochet, alternating between two rows of purple and black. The black skirt was double crochet with an increase round and back post stitches thrown in. The black skirt took the longest because the yarn was so darn thin and took forever to work up, but patience won out and I got it done. I also worked on the frame for the wings.
I was bouncing back and forth between the wings and the dress.
The frame for the wings were two wire hangers that I joined. I destroyed many wire hangers trying to get a good look. And what did I go with in the end? I took two hangers and just twisted the hook parts around each other and stretched the bottom of the hangers out. Sometimes simple is best, especially when you’re in a time crunch. I single crocheted around the whole thing. I set it aside for later.
Day 5
The skirt did actually take me just one day, a day of non-stop crochet, but just one day. 🙂 This was similar to the black skirt in that it was mostly double crochet. The waist got some single crochet but that was it. Oh, and the bottom edging was done in picots.
Day 6
I couldn’t decide how I wanted the wings to look. I had all sorts of notions but went with something simple and fast. Honestly, I felt like I was just slapping things together but it ended up looking pretty. The flowers were last minute touches that I think made the wings look complete.
Day 7
Aaahhh, the hair. I left the hair for last because I had a clear picture of what I wanted and how I was going to achieve the look. I had planned on making a thin headband. I knew it would get hot so I didn’t want a full beanie with yarn all around. A ponytail could be achieved with strands around the border. My first attempt was a fail. Not enough coverage! I had to add more rounds to the head band and a second layer of strands, but that did the trick. Last but not least were the ringlets. I didn’t even secure them well because it was close to midnight and I wanted to sleep! I secured them just well enough so they wouldn’t fall out during the day. I reasoned I would permanently attach them after the fair.
Overall, I was thrilled with how everything turned out and I made it in time for the fair!
I’ll write about our adventure in my next post. Spoiler alert, the wig and wings were a big hit!
That is amazing. You are so creative and talented. I was floored by the wings AND THEN I saw the wig!!!! Wow!
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Thank you so much for that! I’m soooo glad the wig turned out the way I hoped. I don’t know what I would have done if it didn’t work. But all’s well that ends well. 🙂
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You don’t realize how complicated that looks to make. There are no words to describe how magically beautiful that is. Your crocheting, knitting, sewing, and all artsy momma would be soooooooooo proud that one of her children picked up what she loooooved to do so much…especially since you do it so amazingly well .
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Thank you. That black yarn came from the stash I got after she passed. Whenever I use up her stuff, I think of her and how she is a part of my project. 🙂
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Wow! This whole outfit looks great! I am inspired and intimidated all at the same time! Maybe one day I will try something as ambitious as this. I’m sure the outfit was a hit! Keep being creative 🙂
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Thank you for your kind words. I hope the intimidation doesn’t last long because I know you can do it! I know it looks complicated (which is my goal) but it really isn’t. I hope you give it try.
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You are magic, that is all.
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You are so sweet. 😘
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Wow that’s just amazing 😱 can’t wait to see the pictures of you wearing it. Just fabulous
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They look so good!!
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Wow, you sure can come up with some amazing things!
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Thank you! I’m working on. I get my most creative when Ren Fair comes around. 😀
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You are AMAZING!
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Wow, that came out amazing ❤️
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Thank you! I didn’t get to wear it this year because of the pandemic but I’m thinking of altering it for next year. I want to add more black lacing to the top. And I might make a new set of wings. 🙂
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How long are the strands of yarn for the ponytail?
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It’s packed away but they were strands that were about two feet long, that ended up being about a foot long after I tied them on and tied them down the middle.
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