2025.01.25
The World Woven by Needle & Thread: When a Micro Crochet Artist Encounters the Smallest Japanese Crochet Hook
Are you familiar with the micro crochet artist, Lucia Dolgopolova, who has gained attention on social media?
Crochet, derived from the French word "crochet" (meaning hook or hooked knitting), is a traditional knitting technique created using a specialized hook. She utilizes this crochet technique to weave items smaller than 5mm.
Her works bring immense joy and surprise to a small world, featuring creations like a tiny duck measuring just 1.5mm and an owl perched on the tip of a match. Interestingly, she uses a crochet hook made in Japan and draws inspiration from Japanese history and literature.
We spoke with her about her awakening as an artist and the feelings she imbues in her works, as well as her future aspirations.
PROFILE
Lucia Dolgopolova
Micro Crochet Artist
Influenced by Artistic Parents, She Pursues the Path of a Crochet Artist
Lucia first encountered Japanese crochet hooks about 10 years ago. Born to artistic parents, she showed interest in art and crafts from a young age and studied the cello for a long time.Among her interests, she became particularly fascinated with knitting, taught by her mother.
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