If you’re a Harry Potter fan-atic, you like this little amigurumi.
http://paneamoreecreativita.it/blog/harry-potters-golden-snitch/
While the website is Italian, the directions for this pattern are in English. There are so many amigurumi patterns out there now! If you like crocheting smaller items, they’re for you. But, if you have a H.P. fan at home, this will be a hit. I especially like that Linda uses a nice metallic yarn for this Snitch.
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Pretty stuff to see and good ideas for gifting.
Are you hosting a Harry Potter party? Check out these DIY Harry Potter crafts on Craftbits.com that we made and take a look at them in our very own Harry Potter Party we hosted. We also created these Harry Potter cupcakes and share the tutorial here. Check out the Harry Potter Cookbook too for fun party food.
f you are looking for Harry Potter gifts check out these on Etsy.
Making your own Harry Potter-themed crochet hooks with polymer clay sounds like a fun and creative project. Here are some steps you can follow: Here is a tutorial for making a wand which will help guide to making your own Harry Potter Crochet Hooks.
- Gather Your Materials: You’ll need polymer clay in various colors, a plain crochet hook, sculpting tools, an oven for baking the clay, sandpaper, and possibly some sealant or varnish for finishing touches.
- Choose Your Design: Decide which Harry Potter-themed elements you want to incorporate into your crochet hook. This could include symbols like the Deathly Hallows, house crests, magical creatures like owls or unicorns, or even character-inspired designs.
- Create Your Wand: Follow tutorials on making wands from polymer clay. There are many resources available online with step-by-step instructions for shaping the clay into a wand-like form, adding texture, and adding any decorative elements like vines, runes, or crystals.
- Prepare Your Crochet Hook: Before you start covering your crochet hook with clay, make sure it’s clean and smooth. Sanding the surface lightly can help the clay adhere better.
- Wrap the Clay Around the Hook: Roll out your chosen colors of polymer clay into thin, snake-like shapes. Then, carefully wrap them around the handle of your crochet hook, layering and blending as needed to achieve your desired design.
- Bake According to Instructions: Once your clay is shaped to your satisfaction, follow the baking instructions for the polymer clay. This usually involves baking the clay in the oven at a specific temperature for a certain amount of time.
- Finish and Seal: After baking and cooling, you can add any final touches or details with paint or additional clay if desired. Once you’re happy with the look, seal the clay with a varnish or sealant to protect it and give it a polished finish.
- Enjoy Your Custom Creation: Once your Harry Potter-themed crochet hook is complete, you can enjoy using it for all your magical crochet projects!
Remember to have fun and let your creativity flow as you craft your own unique piece inspired by the wizarding world of Harry Potter!
Missy D. says
http://www.innerchildcrochet.com/patterns/files/the_golden_snitch.pdf
here is a non italian version