Crocheting for Blythe

Just a few words about crocheting for our dear Blythes...

Crochet has been used for many generations as lovely way to dress our beloved dolls. Antique all-bisque dolls through to today's modern plastic gals have been dressed in clothes that were patiently made by crochet hook and yarn or thread.

The first choice I usually make when crocheting for Blythe is whether I will crochet with "regular" yarn or crochet thread. Each will give the finished product a different look and feel. Also, different thicknesses of yarn/thread require different crochet hooks. You can usually find the crochet hook size required for a particular yarn/thread on its wrapper label. In the store, the yarn, thread and crochet hooks are usually displayed close together.

The general rule of thumb is that if you think that you will need more than one skein of yarn of the same color for making your project, then it is best to buy the number of skeins you will need at the same time, from the same dye lot. You should be able to find the dye lot number on the wrappers. (However, since Blythe clothes are so small, I've usually made several items of clothing from one ball of thread. )



My personal preference when crocheting for Blythe is thread crochet, or as some people call it, "small crochet". It can look lace-like and the stitches are a little more in scale with a doll's body. However, "regular" crochet with yarn can make very beautiful clothes for your Blythe as well. In general, it is also a little quicker because yarn is thicker than thread and therefore, every stitch you make builds up the final product faster.

As for learning the actual crochet stitches, there are many good sources of instruction for this. You can take a class, read a book or learn from a friend! One web site you can refer to is: http://crochet.about.com/od/learnbasics/a/beginners.htm

Crocheting is a lovely way to add some different textures to your Blythe girl's wardrobe. If all goes according to plan, I will be adding some of my own crochet patterns for Blythe clothes here on this blog for you to try out. So be on the lookout for your favorite yarns and threads! The possibilities are up to you!