Small And Tiny Things

Getting started with miniature knitting requires first, the necessary needles, or whatever you wish to use as such, and of course fine yarn. Our first thoughts would be perhaps to knit for a 4" porcelain doll with spring pink silk, then finish the beribboned set with the softest, soft wool shawl in a Shetland lace pattern that was so light you could blow it across the room with one breath. But, after that, what else can we do? I offer you knitted mice, a mere square of a wedding handkerchief, plus other unusual items that will have you clutching skillfully onto a set of double point size #0000 needles in no time. Apart from crochet thread, you can also experiment with flower floss and sewing cotton. Some people with unmovable nerves have knitted and embroidered with human hair, but I shall reserve that for a future tidbit.

Miniature Needle Sizes
Handy chart. What do you resort to for those fine wires? Someone said they use quilting needles!

Merino Bowler For Fashion Dolls
So smart, a red bowler hat for Gene with three color band pattern.

Mobius Scarf For Fashion Dolls
A clever lace twist with ultra lightweight merino and #0000 needles.

Mice
Weeny mice to place everywhere. Made in Shetland wool on size 0 or 1 needles.

Shetland Lace Wedding Handkerchief
Gossamer fine knitting, a truly precious gift.

Fluted Lace
Wide, lovely vintage pattern.

Mini Sock
Uses double knitting technique, complete with turned heel. Only 3-1/2 inches long. (No Photo).

Small And Tiny Clangers (Pattern)
Isn't it time you knit a clanger?
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Looky here, at this sweet thing!

Tiny Sweaters
(No Photo) Begins at yoke and is a nifty piece of work on double point needles.

Sweetheart Doll Blanket
Not miniature knitting, just small. Embossed hearts on a reverse stocking stitch background. Scroll down for close up view of pattern which has been knitted in pink peaches yarn.

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