Can you resist cute and
tiny? This post is for lovers of sweet miniatures and small dolls. I'd like to
introduce FancyKnittles shop today, it is full of charming crochet dolls, animals,
flowers, vegetables and holidays ornaments. All of them are made by Irina,
miniature crochet dolls designer. She manages to combine the creativity and
high quality in a tiny shape. Visit her shop to see for yourself!
I was curious about how this
all has started for Irina, so I approached her with some questions to share
with my readers.
Please tell us a bit about yourself.
My name is Irina and I live in picturesque South
Wales, on the border of a small town in a valley. I love the countryside,
traveling and photography and I think I'm quite a romantic person.
I would like to do what I love and earn some money at the
same time. I was an architect when I lived in Russia
and I think this profession generally helps me to see the harmony and beauty
all around me. I gave up my profession when I moved to the UK.
Here I started to make small crochet dolls and a lot of cute things that make
dolls lives look similar to peoples lives. I've been crocheting all my life so
it was quick and easy choice. Crocheting was a hobby at the beginning and step by
step it transferred into business.
What is it about making small objects that intrigues you?
I don't know exactly why I love small things. Probably it's
about my personality. A lot of people love small things, collect and play with
dollhouses and little fairies.
How did you get started?
I've been crocheting as long as I can remember. I love small
forms and enjoy making cute tiny things that mimic a real big-scale subjects.
Every doll I make needs some accessories to give her charm, unique character and
tell a little story about her everyday life.
This is how I start making tiny
flowers, potted plants, fruits and vegetables, tiny dolls, bears, bunnies,
cats, dogs ... even umbrella and miniature Christmas trees. I love to hold them
in my palms and imagine those things are real.
What are your favorite items in your shop?
I love my tiny plants and flowers but dolls will always be
my favorites. Sometimes I get so busy with my orders that I don't have time to
make new ones but summers are an inspirational time for me. People are busy
with their daily lives, vacations and will come back soon for their Fall and
Christmas shopping. So I am working on my new dolls right now and my shop's
doll section comes to life again.
Have you ever had a custom order that was especially
meaningful for you?
I love my customers, they help me create some great things from
time to time. Last Christmas my customer wanted to order a group of Angels to
give them as a gift to friends and family. What a fun order! I made nine of
them, they were all different with their own personalities.
The other memorable
order was four hats, one for each season, for my return customer's felted mice
collection.
What are your hopes for the future of your business?
Life is always changing and you can not predict the future.
I hope I will continue to create my tiny girls, boys and their fancy stuff and
surprise my fans with new interesting ideas.
Visit Fancyknittles shop on Etsy to see more of Irina's creations.
You can also find her on Facebook,
Instagram and Pinterest.
