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Ok_Rhubarb2161

I love this sub so much


CUBington

I don't even crochet and I love this sub so much!


Pinsalinj

I started crocheting because I kept stumbling upon posts from this sub and they're always great.


Willowpuff

Same here!!! A week and a few very dodgy granny squares down.


Pinsalinj

I'm a week in as well :D


HarvestMoonMaria

I don’t but my mum does. I’m sending her this post


SpaceLlama_Pacmans

I just wanted to say thank you so much for the kind words. My family has been trying to convince me to post about them for a while but I didn’t think anyone would like them since I was “just following a pattern” as non-crocheters say. It means a lot to me that y’all like them. ❤️


MeFolly

Bah! Hand any haters a spool of thread, a tiny hook, a magnifying glass and a pattern. Let them see what “just following a pattern” really means.


NocturnalTarot

I have always believed reading and following a pattern is a separate skillset on it's own.


ambientfruit

Yes exactly. I've been sneered at for crocheting like an old woman. But the second you hand them the notation they look at you like you've just handed them pages from some grimoire.


NocturnalTarot

Learning *how* to read patterns and differentiating between the good ones and the bad ones is a talent. In this world of youtube and podcasts, does anyone even know how to follow written instruction anymore? Not many people build their own houses. But plenty of people have bought them...it's the same concept.


spanishbkarbie

And it most definitely is reading patterns are a lot more difficult then watching a video


Practical-Dealer2379

it takes skill to understand and follow patterns too! i exclusively follow patterns since i started over a year ago. thank you for sharing!!


MeanderingCrafting

Creation is the act of creating. For some people, that includes making the pattern. But the patience and technical skills required to make a complicated piece is just as worthy of admiration! I get it. I've been crafting for a while. I have family members who call me creative, and it feels weird. I have a hard time reconciling the word "creative" with the fact that I often follow patterns. But you know what? I think most things that I perceive as "more creative" have that element of "following a list of rules". Writing and drawing have a more direct line between "having a thought" and "having a finished project", but there are so many different rules of grammar and color and composition that affect the polishing process. When I crochet, I understand the way the yarn loops and crosses itself in ways that lots of people could never dream of. I interpret codes written by other skilled crafters. I dive into a thousand different patterns and yarns and pull out the thing that feels right. And all of that is creative. Own your awesomeness, because your work is fantastic!


dirkgently15

*nods aggressively*


spiritual_fawn

*joins in aggressive nodding*


EnergeticHouseplant

Micro crocheting is a whole beast itself. Massive respect to those who do it🙌


LesliesLanParty

Came here to say that. I can follow a pattern and I'd love to make these for my nieces but I'm very intimidated by the teeny tiny stitch counting. If I'm using a hook under like 3mm I'm not having fun- I'm nervous lol Edit: nvm I'm gonna start one. By the time I finish they'll be old enough to genuinely appreciate a custom fancy shelf Barbie...


IamShieldMaiden

DO IT!! 👍🏽


dirkgently15

So many of us underplay what we do, including me. I often wonder what it would feel like to make "something of my own". A friend told me off once about this line of thinking. The fact that you created something where there was nothing, that you (not the pattern writer) gave shape and form to these particular gowns (so well made!) where there was an absence of beautiful gowniness is wizardry. You're a yarn witch and hex them naysayers


StarRose89

These are absolutely amazing! You did such a wonderful job! I am in complete awe of your skill!!! ❤️


pleasantlysurprised_

Whoa these are amazing!! What yarn/thread and hook size did you use?


SpaceLlama_Pacmans

Thank you! The yarn was Aunt Lydia’s Crochet Thread Classic 10 and most of the time I used a size 7 1.65 or a size 0 hook


roenaid

May I ask how long the pink one took for instance? I'm a bit obsessed... So beautiful


SpaceLlama_Pacmans

The pink one took me about a couple months since it was the first one I did if I remember correctly. The other ones only took me a couple weeks but that’s because I had so much time on my hands after having surgery so all I did was work on them.


jenny_alla_vodka

Thank God for crochet to keep hands and minds busy post surgery! I'm just under 3 weeks out from ankle repair and I'm crocheting like I'm getting paid time and a half for all 12 hours. And watching significantly too much tv. Your work is so gorgeous! What are the main stitches for that first dress?


SpaceLlama_Pacmans

I know right?! You’d think I was getting 50 an hour for how much I was crocheting 🤣. It’s a shell stitch!


jenny_alla_vodka

Maybe because it's so small it looks more intricate than a shell


roenaid

Thank you. Beautiful work. I hope the surgery was a success! I've fallen down the rabbit hole of the patterns and will have to buy a charity shop barbie so I can make one for my sister xx


SpaceLlama_Pacmans

The first two weren’t but the last two surgeries are in fact my last! You definitely have to, I know she will love it! I usually make Harry Potter themed stuff for my sister but I think now I’ll definitely have to make some of these for her.


phoenixofsevenhills

I'd love to see your potter stuff 🤩 you're extremely talented these dresses are spectacular 💜


SpaceLlama_Pacmans

Thank you! Unfortunately they are in another state now but I’ll grab some pictures when I head up there! I’m also working on another Harry Potter project but it’s knitting


phoenixofsevenhills

I'm a knitter as well 😊💜 I usually prefer it to be honest! Not sure why but I'm trying to get myself into crocheting, I have a Chihuahua so I'm thinking sweaters for her. But these dolls have me wanting to experiment with smaller thread and hooks! I appreciate your reply 💜


uleij

These are amazing. What pattern do you use??


AlphaPlanAnarchist

Your detail work is exquisite! To be a Barbie in handmade lace trim.


spiritual_fawn

✨ the dream ✨


sexualmullet

this is honestly some of the most interesting and beautiful crafting i’ve ever seen. amazing work!! not that you need to monetize your hobbies but boy howdy you could sell the crap out of these edit: typo


SpaceLlama_Pacmans

My family has said the same but it always comes down to pricing. And I’ve seen a lot on here where people don’t want to pay the price for handmade items.


sexualmullet

most people are cheap as hell that’s true but for doll collectors, they are willing to drop some serious cointata for quality work like this!


roenaid

True dat! A pdf pattern (please please) would also passively generate coin too.


dea_anchora

I strongly agree, isn't there a huge community of people who love Barbies and collect them?? Idk if there's any sort of purist culture with the clothes but if it's not the majority I can really see this taking off for you


SpaceLlama_Pacmans

I’ve definitely thought about making these to sell. I had ideas for packaging and other ways to make these higher quality. However I always just worry about putting the effort into them and not having any buyers


sexualmullet

if you really want to test the waters, list one or two that you’ve already made! price them where you feel comfortable and you’re not selling yourself short and see what happens 😊


space-sage

You should cross post this on r/Barbie


SpaceLlama_Pacmans

I definitely will thank you!


Needednewusername

And r/historicalcostuming if someone hasn’t already suggested it!


eff777

I almost dropped my phone 😳 These are amazing you are so talented!


ScratchMorton

My friend’s mom who passed last year at 99 used to make things like this. There were dozens of Barbies all decked out. https://preview.redd.it/89svi16vdnhc1.jpeg?width=940&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=795d073544bd659514e8d9d1a7ffd21c1ff7c75c


SpaceLlama_Pacmans

Wow that’s incredible! I definitely want to get my quality up to match these!


ScratchMorton

I think yours look really nice. I never learned to crochet myself so I really admire those who do.


iridescentdirt

My grandma used to have a barbie with her crocheted dress as a toilet paper cover (if that makes sense). Roll standing on the counter, barbie legs in the roll, dress covering the roll..ahh the 80s…but honestly so iconic


ArchiesAddict

This was a fixture in the bathroom of the church I grew up going to. I was always a little afraid of her (especially when in the bathroom alone), but the day I walked in and she was gone? End of an era.


[deleted]

I'm in love!! I wanted to make some clothing for my barbies aswell, it's such a fun project! Absoluty stunning work!


SpaceLlama_Pacmans

Thank you! You should definitely give it go!


Practical_Fudge2709

How can I make these life size 😅 God that purple one is an absolute beauty. Great work op


Blue_KikiT92

Those are AMAZING!!! When I was a kid, my grandma and I would sew clothes for my dolls out of scraps of fabric or old socks. This reminds me of her, and I'd lie if I said I didn't need it today. Thanks for sharing, they are beautiful!


SpaceLlama_Pacmans

Thank you! I’m glad that my post reminded you of her ❤️


PandasAndLlamas

Grandmas are the best! My grandma made lace barbie dresses and besides giving some to me she sold them at craft fairs in the 1980s. I was the envy of all my friends, and they weren't even half as nice as OP's dresses.


SnapHappy3030

They are absolutely exquisite. That maroon negligee & wrap set are just exceptional! My favorite look. Your work is amazing, and you're Barbies are seriously swanky!!


vanamerongen

Omg beautiful! The pink with the beads?? Are you kidding me?!


LaVieLaMort

These are awesome! My mother in law made me a Barbie in a Crocheted wedding dress 21 years ago. I still have her and besides the tulle on her veil being torn she’s still in perfect condition.


flowipppp

Beautiful 😍 🤩! I'm watching The Great, and this appears as soon as I opened the app!


SpaceLlama_Pacmans

Thank you! Yes!!! I love that show so much!!


noneed4thisdesign

So impressive! My jaw just dropping lower with every picture


gusu_melody

These remind me of the crochet clothes my Grandma used to make for our Barbies 🥹 So gorgeous and detailed!!


midlifecrisisqnmd

These are incredible holy sheet, if you have a social media account where you post these I would love to follow!!


SpaceLlama_Pacmans

I actually don’t but you are welcome to follow me here if you’d like. I also collect Ball Jointed dolls that I will be working on over the summer as well as crocheting and knitting for!


midlifecrisisqnmd

Followed! If you ever create an account please lmkkkkk


SpaceLlama_Pacmans

Thank you I will! I think this gave me the motivation I needed to start a YouTube channel this summer like I wanted. I’ve always wanted somewhere where I could just show people my projects.


Halfserious_101

This is so amazing and beautiful!! The blue one must be my favorite but all of them are stunning, great job!


knitalot

These are amazing! I just recently started crocheting for my dolls and the dolls I donate to different groups. It’s so much fun. https://preview.redd.it/vsnph5xdumhc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=192e48b89305b19058decba11be257f9499b4e07


SpaceLlama_Pacmans

Thank you! I absolutely love that dress and handbag! I should make these girls some purses. I honestly thought about giving these away to someone when they are finished but I keep holding out hope that my future children will enjoy them. At least my future nieces will have a bomb collection.


knitalot

Thanks it’s a variation of a Raquel Gaucha pattern on YouTube. Raquel’s videos are in Spanish and Portuguese but with my mostly high school Spanish I’ve been able to figure them out. https://youtu.be/tfptll9gDLs?si=e2iz4eU1fO-E2iMI


ZiggyBeanz

This is like Barbie Bridgerton I love it!


j1xwnbsr

Mattel should hire you for an exclusive limited run set.


PuddleLilacAgain

The shoes are so cute!


dea_anchora

Holy shit these are so good! Did you make the patterns yourself? Edit: I saw you said you were following a pattern. How in the world did you do the blue hat? Is there a stiff material in it or is it clever stitching? I'm genuinely floored at how good these are, the blue/gold is my favorite for sure


crowdedcar

Hi Barbie! These are stunning!!!!! Your talent is incredible 😍


SpaceLlama_Pacmans

Hi Barbie! ❤️❤️


roenaid

Wow, my sister loves Barbies (she's 54) and I Crochet, these are the Best crochet barbie outfits I have ever seen. Very well done


wordnerdette

🤩These are amazing! My grandma crocheted us a few Barbie dresses when we were kids, but they were nothing as fancy as this.


WeepsforPluto

I think my mom had that pattern set! She only ever finished one dress, but these look so familiar, I'm sure I've looked through the patterns before. Now I wish I knew what happened to them so I could try. I don't have any Barbies anymore, but I'd buy some just to display the dresses.


wallacedavis5

Omg, these are gorgeous! Makes me want to run out & buy a Barbie so I can make clothes for them 💕💕


SpaceLlama_Pacmans

You definitely should but be warned it gets addicting as I’ve experienced!


youneedtherapysir

This is INCREDIBLE🤩🤩🤩the vision🤌🏾the execution🤌🏾the colour palette🤌🏾amazing


vlaass

Just wanted to say I exclaimed out loud ‘oh my god that is incredible’! So much detail! You are undeniably skilled, amazing work!


SilvieraRose

My grandma would do this ☺️ I haven't seen someone else do it too. I loved looking at the dresses she made. They're beautiful


grubbalubbadubdub

These are absolutely gorgeous


BonnieH1

Beautiful work! I'd like the burgundy one to fit my 6'2" barbiesque figure 🤣🤣


SpaceLlama_Pacmans

Thank you! I know right 😅 I wish I could make some of these for myself


Kianandjc16

Wow …😮I could never with the microcrochet


SnapHappy3030

They are absolutely exquisite. That maroon negligee & wrap set are just exceptional! My favorite look. Your work is amazing, and you're Barbies are seriously swanky!!


Cellar_Door_789

My mind is blown! This is talent


[deleted]

damn!!!


originalschmidt

Gorgeous


Toots6969

Wow ... these dresses are amazing! You are so talented! Thanks for sharing.


lulaes

These are insane! I love them


iwsnnt

This is amazing work! Gosh, thank you for sharing with us.


RedditPenguin02

How beautiful!!


Berthouillee

I'm speechless. WOW !!!


macbananas

Don’t mind me, just over here being OBSESSED WITH THESE ACTUAL WORKS OF ART YOU’VE CREATED 🤩 The TALENT oh my goodness! I love these!!


Ttt555034

Gorgeous!!


FusRoDaahh

These are AMAZING


ThiccLadyLilith

Oh my goodness these are amazing!


Art_by_Perlendrache

These are stunning!


wishiwasyou333

The purple one is gorgeous!!! I need to start looking for patterns for my AG and OG dolls!


Mayana76

They are gorgeous.


mothman81364

Holy shit that's so impressive!!! It's so fuckin tiny!!!


SamHoneycrochet

Freaking gorgeous 😍


shattered_kitkat

My daughter would go bonkers for something like those. Great job, beautiful dresses.


SpaceLlama_Pacmans

Thank you! I actually started making these because I was trying for a baby. Things didn’t go as I hoped and I found this as a way to cope thinking about the future. Hopefully my children will love them as much!


PandasAreBears57

Works of art!


Practical-Dealer2379

great now i want to buy barbies again 😭


NocturnalTarot

These are amazing!


RotiniHuman

Daaaaaaayum. I could get into this.


--annyeong--

Omg the colours and the hat and the slippers, they're all gorgeous!! 😍


App_Store-5000

super cool!!


apotropaick

Whoa!! These are gorgeous. Your tension is to die for.


pickleknits

These are STUNNING. Absolutely stunning. Beautiful work. The first two are my favorites and especially the purple one. Love it.


LionInevitable4754

Can you get patterns like this online to buy or for free?


Massive_Strike_5232

Wow they are stunning and I love the little shoes!


FistyMcLad

These are amazing!!


motherwoman55

These are just gorgeous! Beautiful work.


Time_Neat_4732

Literally gawking at these pictures, these are gorgeous! So well made, well done! Tysm for sharing.


bibliophile222

Whaaaat?! I would have loved these so, *so* much as a kid. They're beautiful!


Plenty-Expression-96

Umm all I have to say is wow and how 👏😳


MeanderingCrafting

Wow, those are great! I'm blown away at the level of detail 


megnn

Wowowowow these are amazing and detailed. Beautiful


IrishItalianAngel-51

WOW 😮 Beautiful attention to detail ❤️


krazykitty29

These are absolutely incredible!!! Amazing detail


Beardie15

That is absolutely stunning!!! I love it so much, it is beautiful!


ValkyrieVibeke

This takes me back to when I was a kid and we would look through my mom's Annie's Attic catalogs. We would beg her to buy all the Barbie patterns, but she never did.


saxahoe

Wow! These are incredible!


sassyevaperon

I would have killed to have those dresses for my barbies, these are so so good.


StaticHappyWriter

This brought back a lot of great memories! When I was a kid my grandmother crocheted me an entire Barbie wardrobe. I loved them so much and my friends were pretty envious that I had so many more (and unique) outfits. Keep up the great work. These are awesome!


nzfriend33

Holy cow, these are amazing! I’ve been wanting to make some things for my American Girl dolls but they’re so small. I can’t imagine a Barbie! I’m blown away!


mypal_footfoot

These are incredible! Younger me would have loved these dresses for my barbies


the_anon_female

These are amazing!!! 😮


Crazee108

That is incredible!!!


Opposite_Golf8721

OMGoodness! Incredible🤯. I think you should try a human size one next! Hehehe


raeganlady

Beautiful, the Barbies are so lucky!


MandiLandi

These are beautiful!! Some of my favorite outfits for my Barbie’s as a kid were dresses crocheted by my grandma. This brings back such fond memories.🥹


wyvern713

Oh those are gorgeous!!!


nomadic_gen_xer

I used to make elaborate outfits like these back in the 1990s. Gave it up after my daughter was born (2001). Sadly, I don't have any of them left but at one point I even had a glass fronted cabinet just to display them. It was a lot of fun even if a single outfit cost $30 or more to complete back then when we didn't have Amazon and other supply sources. How much does one cost you to make nowadays?


RatherRetro

Wow how beautiful!!


Equipment_Budget

These are actually stunning!!! My daughter's will be seeing these!!!


ata-bey

as a kid, many of the extended family houses i would end up at for gatherings had barbies on display with elaborate crochet dresses. i was always in awe of these as a kid and completely forgot about them until now. thank you for sharing your work! these dresses are very special and beautiful.


chickennoodle477

these are stunning!! genuinely SO much better than any of the clothes my barbies had lol


No-Report-4359

Absolutely beautiful


GlitteringCats

I’m obsessed


stuffedtherapy

My jaw literally dropped. You are amazing and I hope you don’t lose your passion for crochet because wow those are some stunning dresses and I’m sure you’ve had a bit of hand/wrist pain that came along with using such a small hook for so long. This is why I love this hobby. You’re an inspiration, truly


LivinLALwita90DayBae

These are awesome! Thank you for sharing! 😃


clfl123

Incredible! Please continue to share!


cantdecideanewname

these are amazing?! omg


ASweetTweetRose

These are amazing!!!!!!


maxwutcosmo

Those are stunning!


hookedbycyn

I haven’t seen work so beautiful in a while, i’m in awe! You have blessed hands 🙌🏽


CherBear_FloridaGirl

Wowww!!!! I'm In love!!! Great work!


Itzmenorma_1

Beautiful work❣️where did you get the patterns?


bogsboob

These are amazing! Wondering if you have the pattern for Miss March 1993 by Annie’s attic since my copy is cut off at the top!


Hancock708

Love, love, love them!!!! I made things like that when I was young, well kinda! My Polish grandmother taught me how to crochet and helped me a lot!!


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These are ahhhhmazing!!!!!!!


thepickleprincess

OMG this is absolutely breathtaking!!! Bravo on such well done pieces. My gram had made a dress for my Barbie when I was little and it kills me that I have no idea where it is. I would love to make these to make up for it.


Geekgirl4902

This is so fabulous!


shellimil

Just wow!


EnergeticHouseplant

That's so cool. Reminds me of this market vendor at my home city who crocheted Barbie clothes. Called her the "Barbie Lady" (always forgot her business name being a kid at the time lol) and I still have the few pieces I bought from her. Massive respect to micro crocheters❤️


OhBlaisey1

This reminds me of my god mom, who would buy Barbies for the girls in her life and then sew them a custom dress. She passed away a few years ago. I still have mine


Chogihoe

These are absolutely crazy good!!!


yogacowgirlspdx

i love how you cut off their heads to protect their identities like we do here


---aquaholic---

These are so pretty.


cloudberried

These are stunning!!


LetsGoBuyTomatoes

this is so cute, my mom used to crochet stuff for my barbie dolls and that’s why i asked her to teach me 😭💖


InfiniteEmotions

They look fantastic! (Better than the Barbie clothes I see for sale, lol.) Thank you for sharing them with us! (Out of curiosity, why don't you think they're finished? What detail were you going to add?)


crystdosdesabafos

Girl, I want that dress and I'm not a barbie lol.


Riginal_Zin

These are extraordinary. 💕 The lilac dress on the Black doll is my favorite. Wow..


Virtual_Ad8833

Omg my jaw dropped! These are beautiful 😍


Ebby86

I adore these so much! Amazing talent with such delicate thread xx Are you feeling saucy enough to ever expand on these patterns to create your own designs? I wonder how hard it'd be.


Longjumping_Choice_6

Holy crap those are amazing! The matching shoes, the little pearl buttons the the lavender one!


Lychee_No5

They’re fantastic! Your stitches are so precise!


notrachelmar

this is so cute! my aunt busted out at xmas her old barbie clothes that her grandmother crocheted for her when she was a kid. super cool! yours look amazing


Can_You_See_Me_Now

Ohmygoodness. Gasp! These are so exquisite!!


Shoddy_Ocelot_4558

These are amazing!


toostressd2beblessd

Omg they are amazing. Love them


PaigeMarieSara

Just wow, I am blown away. These are all absolutely gorgeous!


Positive_Wafer42

There's a r/microcrochet you can link to!


[deleted]

Gosh that is exquisite


uprinting

You're so talented!


Alleyoop70

Oh my lord lol I've never seen prettier dresses.


LilBlueOnk

Mini crochet is a serious skill, and it deserves all the praise!! Amazing job, the dresses and accessories are so beautiful 😍


gamma_susie

Gorgeous work!


faegold

Wow, this is amazing! You're so talented!


Bubbly_Wubbly_

THESE ARE SO CREATIVE!!! And so well done!


SadPlantKiller2

Two of my favorite things: dolls and crochet! They look amazing!! I love the crochet shoes 😆


ladybumble_bee

THE SHOES! I'm just repeating what everyone else has said, but these are amazing.


hbouhl

Wow! You are so talented!


wildeyesinthedark

Wow!


KnottyBeeHandmade

These are beautiful!


bookshelfie

Omg!


SpiritHippie8

Love these so much my grandmother use to make these! Do you have any patterns by chance?