tiny doily

[suttonjp]

http://photobucket.com/albums/a83/suttonjp/?action=view&current=f1a2371b.jpg
This is actually my favorite dishcloth pattern. Its #53 in Leisure Arts, "The Big Book of Dishcloths." I made a couple in size 10 thread that turned out really sweet, so I decided to go even smaller. I used tatting thread and a size 13 hook. The quarter is there for reference. I'm hoping to make a pair out of sewing thread, for earrings, but can't find a hook small enough. I've tried to make my own out of a needle, but the points don't bend, they break. If anyone has any suggestions, or sources of superfine hooks, please let me know.

Joel

[swapnae]

How exquisite! I think the smallest hooks I have are the 0.7 mm ones by Tulip of Japan. How small do you think you might need?

[mc_crochets]

http://photobucket.com/albums/a83/suttonjp/?action=view&current=f1a2371b.jpg
This is actually my favorite dishcloth pattern. Its #53 in Leisure Arts, "The Big Book of Dishcloths." I made a couple in size 10 thread that turned out really sweet, so I decided to go even smaller. I used tatting thread and a size 13 hook. The quarter is there for reference. I'm hoping to make a pair out of sewing thread, for earrings, but can't find a hook small enough. I've tried to make my own out of a needle, but the points don't bend, they break. If anyone has any suggestions, or sources of superfine hooks, please let me know.

Joel

That is a lovely doily!! have you tried heating the needle before bending it?? of course heating it would probally make it hard to hold :lol

[jaclim]

so tiny! great job on your doily!!!!

[sunshine1977]

Wow - That is beautiful! What a challenge!!:clap

Laurie:hook

[crochetlady]

wow!! thats one cool tiny doily!!

bravo for making it!!

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Vims

[yarncat]

So pretty,Joel!

[faithpa76]

How sweet is that! I can't imagine working with something so tiny!

[FelixLake]

That is beautiful. I like to make mini quilts, but this is really something.:eek

Keep up the good work.

[crochettreasures]

Joel - That is incredible. I know I would go blind attempting something that tiny. However - this would be great to use in a doll house, if you know of anyone who has one.

[Kevspepper]

Wow that is tiny but cute

[MarvieN]

oh how cute!

[froggy]

Joel, Check your private messages!:hook

[Tobydog]

So little but so nice. More power to ya! :clap

Tobydog

[AshEgypt]

Cute! :clap

:frog

[Julie]

Very pretty! :clap

[Celestial Seasonings]

just a thought. . . what if you made those for dollhouses, and sold them at craft fairs? Regular sized doilies are often used for doll "rugs", so why not have real doilies for them too? Great job!

[fuzzy ferret]

Wow! Thats super cute!!

Krystal

[Tampa Doll]

How about starching it and hanging it on the Christmas tree?:ctree


It sure looks like something you would find there. Very pretty.:hook

[perigrine]

I loved your tiny doily so much I just reconstituted it into a big one :cheer

[vernzap]

So pretty. I have not worked up the courage to use such small needles and thread yet, but your tiny doily makes me want to give it a try. :)