Crochet can be chic

Do you think crochet is old fashioned and boring? I did. I have always considered crochet knitted items as a little tacky. But Queensland crocheter, Kia Hing Fay's handmade rattle doll designs have won me over.

It's the combination of the chic mix of bright and pastel colors, adorable faces with unusual mouths and bird-like wing details that have won my heart.

Made from Australian merino wool, felt and hand embroidery, these 'rattle and roll' dolls are designed in mind for little hands to grip and make an ideal companion for your baby.

They're just so adorable they make me want to take up crochet as a hobby just to create my own rattle dolls with matching outfits.

Rattle and roll dolls cost $36.00 each and are available from Kia Hing Fay's website Make anything nice lately? While you are there you should check out Kai's cute range of hand carved stamps.