Crochet Horse Sculpture

December 25, 2019December 25, 2019 by Inger

Get the Video tutorial how to Make this Crochet Horse on wire on my KNOTSOHOT Patreon page here.

Crochet materials

Crochet hook size 1.9 mm

Aluminium wire.

Copper wire (28 gauge).

Crochet yarn 100 % cotton in white for main body and black for eyes. 100 % acrylic curly brown yarn for mane and tail.

Sewing needle.

Craft plyers.

Back legs: Cut 30 cm (12 inches) two pieces of aluminium wire. Wrap 28 gauge copper wire at both ends to attach the two pieces of aluminium wire. Bend in half.

Front legs: Cut 25 cm (10 inches) two pieces of aluminium wire. Wrap 28 gauge copper wire at both ends to attach the two pieces of aluminium wire. Bend in half.

Main part of body: Cut 15 cm (6 inches) two pieces of aluminium wire. Attach the two pieces of aluminium wire to back and front legs about 1 cm apart.

Neck and Head (made in one): Cut 22 cm (8.5 inches) pieces of two aluminium wires to be neck and head. Attach at the front where the nose is with 28 gauge wire. Bend neck and ears and nose using plyers.

Separate face of horse and top of head with 28 gauge copper wire. Bend the aluminium wire on top of head to point up like ears.

Wire 100 cotton yarn around wires until they are all covered. make sure you do the ears individually. The ears are the only parts that are done individually.

Crochet horse before eyes, mane, and tail.

Crochet Back legs horse.

Begin crochet back legs with 23 scs around each legs, 3 scs between legs around where the body is attached to back legs. Turn.

Row 1. Crochet back with sc in 23 sc each leg inserting the hook in the first row of scs.

Row 2. Crochet sc in back legs and inserting the hook in the first row of scs.

Row 3. Scs in scs inserting the hook in the last row of scs (row 2).

Row 4-5. Scs in scs inserting the hook in scs row 4.

Row 6. Sc in 23 sc, 2 sc in next 3 scs, sc in 23 sc inserting the hook in the last row of scs (row 5)

Row 7. Sc in sc, inserting hook in sc row 6.

Row 8. Sc in 23 sc, (2 sc in sc, sc in next sc) x 3, sc in 23 sc, inserting hook in the last row of sc (row 7).

Begin shaping back legs.

Row 9. Sl st in next 10 sc, (2 sc in sc, sc in next sc), 2 sc in next sc, sl st in last 10 sc, inserting hook in last row 8.

Row 10. Sl st in sl st, sc in sc, sl st in sl st, inserting hook in last row 9.

Row 11-12. Sl st in sl st, sc in sc, sl st in sl st inserting hook into row 10.

Row 13. Sl st in sl st, sc in 13 sc, (2 sc tog) until last 13 sc, sc in last 13 sc, sl st in sl st, inserting hook into row 10. Fasten off.

Row 14. Reattach yarn in 1st sc, hdc in sc, insert hook in last row 13. Turn.

Row 15. Hdc in hdc, insert hook in row 13. Fasten off. Fold in half and fill in stuffing. Stitch edges together using a sewing needle.

Crochet body horse.

23 sc around body.

Row 1. Sc in sc.

Row 2. Hdc in sc. Turn.

Row 3-7. Hdc in hdc. Turn.

Begin shaping back.

Row 8. Hdc in next 17 hdc, 2 hdc in next 6 hdc. Turn.

Row 9. Hdc in hdc. Turn.

Row 10. Hdc in next 17 hdc, (2 hdc tog, hdc in next hdc) x 6. Turn.

Row 11 – 12. Hdc in hdc. Turn. Fasten off.

Roll piece around body, fill in with stuffing, stitch side underneath body using a sewing needle, sew back end of body to middle of back legs. Leave front open for now.

Crochet front legs horse.

Begin upper leg and crochet 22 sc down the leg, turn, sc in 22 sc, sl st across front of body, 22 sc down other front leg, turn, sc in 22 sc.

Row 1. Sc in sc, turn, sc in sc, sl st in sl st across front of body, sc in sc, turn, sc in sc. Turn.

Crochet down one leg at a time.

Row 2 – 4. Sc in sc. Turn.

Row 5. Sl st in next 9 sc, sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next 6 sc. Turn.

Row 6. Sc in sc (do not sl st in sl st). Turn.

Row 7-8. Sc in sc. Turn.

Row 9. Sl st in next 7 sc, sc in sc. Turn.

Row 10. Sc in sc (do not sl st in sl st). Turn.

Row 11. Sl st in 6 sl st, sc in remaining sc. Fasten off. Fold piece in half and stitch side together with a sewing needle. Fill in craft filling. Stitch openings together, note that the top opening is stitched to top back of the horse to give the impression that horse is one piece, not separate pieces.

Repeat process the other leg.

Crochet head horse.

Begin with head. Sc up head, split up the ear and half down neck, continue up other side neck and ear, and sc around sc down head. Turn.

Row 1. Sc around sc up head, sc in sc ear, 3-ch picot in same sc, sc in next sc, sc around one side of neck and continue sc down the rest of neck, turn, sc up neck and up other side of neck, sc in ear, 3-ch picot in same sc, sc half down head. Turn.

Begin shaping head.

Row 2. Sc around head up to ear. Turn.

Row 3. Sc in sc to beg of row 2.

Row 4. Sc in sc to last 3 sc before ears, sl st in next sc. Turn.

Row 5. Sc in sc to last sc, sl st in next sc. Fasten off.

Begin crochet neck.

Row 1. 18 Sc down neck, turn, sc in sc to end. Turn.

Row 2- 7. Sc in sc to end. Turn.

Row 8. Sc in next 12 sc, 2 sc in next 6 sc. Turn.

Row 9 – 10. Sc in sc to end. Turn.

Row 11. (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) x 6, sc in remaining sc to end. Turn.

Row 12. Sc in sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Fold in half, stitch edges together with a sewing needle and fill in the craft stuffing.

Attach mane and tale with sl st using brown curly yarn.

Use black yarn and stitch eyes with a sewing needle.

The best thing about this crochet horse is that it can be shaped into all different poses which creates a very unique look.

Crochet Mermaid Pattern

September 30, 2019September 18, 2019 by Inger

Crochet Mermaid Doll Pattern

This crochet Mermaid is made in a very peculiur manner. Instead of crocheting rows and rounds, I crochet a chainless single crochet cord. The chainless single crochet cord was shaped into the different Mermaid parts and stitched together using a sewing needle. The head, arms, and torso was made this way. The Mermaid tail was created by stitching together yarn that was already folded into loops. This type of yarn is called Loopy Yarn.

Crochet Materials

Crochet hook size 2.0

Crochet yarn: 100 % Acrylic 4 ply in light pink(body), red (hairband and mouth), black (eye), yellow, green (for the bikini), and white(eye). Loopy Yarn for Mermaid tail.

Sewing needle

Scissors

Crochet Mermaid Step by Step.

Begin creating a Chainless SC cord and turn it into a round ball as the image below shows. Create another Chainless SC cord (about 15 scs long) and at the end crochet fingers as follows: ch 2, turn and sl st in last sc, ch 2, turn, and sl st in same sc). Make 2 arms. Crochet torso by folding a long Chainless SC cord into half. Crochet breast by folding a shorter cord the same way. Fasten the cords into place using a sewing needle. Stitch the body parts together.

When you crochet nose, you simple crochet: ch 2, turn, sl st in 2nd ch from hook. Use a sewing needle and stitch it into a ball and attach it to face using sewing needle. Stitch the eyes by creating the eyeball the same way you made the nose. Stitch on black using a sewing needle. Stitch on eyelids. Stitch on a mouth.

Attach hair the same way you would tassels.

Funny Mermaid Fact: The First Mermaid was a Merman! At least according to Terry Breverton’s book: A compendium of Monsters, Myths and Legends.

More Crochet Mermaid Patterns

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Crochet Doll Leg

September 30, 2019May 17, 2019 by Inger

How to crochet Doll Leg and Foot

This is a very simple pattern that shapes of an L and is the perfect shape for a doll leg and foot. If you want it to be bigger, you simply use a larger crochet hook and you increase the foundation chains.

Crochet Material

Crochet Hook size 4.0 mm (any size will do depending on the size of your doll).

Yarn: Yellow 100 % Acrylic.

Scissors.

Sewing needle.

Crochet Doll Leg Pattern

Row 1. Ch 11, turn, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next 6 chs, 2 sc in remaining 3 chs to end, continue crochet underneath: 2 chs in next same 3 chs, 1 sc in remaining chs including turning chs.

Row 2. Sl st in next 10 sc, 2 hdc in next 6 sc, sl st in remaining scs to end. Fasten off.

Fold in half and stitch the sides together.

Free Crochet Pattern for Mermaid Doll

May 31, 2019December 21, 2018 by Inger

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Crochet Mermaid Amigurumi Pattern is a free crochet pattern that will fit in the palm of your hand :) I made this Crochet Mermaid as a Christmas special. Her mermaid tail is made with red yarn and she has fluffy white yarn as a border to her body, giving her a christmassy look.

Crochet Mermaid Materials

Crochet hook size 1.9 mm

Yarn: 100 % Acrylic 4 ply in red, blue, and light pink. Fluffy white yarn. Sewing thread in red.

Felt in brown.

2 x beads.

Scissors.

Sewing needle.

Craft stuffing.

Crochet Mermaid Amigurumi Pattern

This Mermaid crochet pattern uses US stitch abbreviation.

Begin crochet Mermaid Tail.

Row 1. With red yarn: Ch 7, turn, 6 sc around cord, 1 dc around cord, 6 sc around cord. Fasten off. Reattach in dc with sl st.

Row 2. 3 sc in same dc. Turn.

Row 3. 1 sc in each sc. Turn.

Row 4. 2 sc in 1st sc, sc in middle sc, 2 sc in last sc. Turn.

Row 5 – 6. 1 sc in each sc. Turn.

Row 7. 2 sc in 1st sc, sc in every sc to last sc, 2 sc in last sc. Turn.

Row 8. 2 sc tog, sc in remaining sc to last 2 sc, 2 sc tog. Turn.

Row 9. 1 sc in each sc. Turn.

Row 10. With white fluffy yarn: 1 sc in each sc. Turn.

Crochet Mermaid Body

Row 11-16. With light pink yarn: 1 sc in each sc. Turn.

Row 17. 2 sc tog across.

Neck

Row 18. 1 sc in each sc across.

Row 19. Sc in 1st sc, sl st in next st. Fasten off.

Crochet head.

Use light pink yarn.

Round 1. Ch 2, turn, 7 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in 1st sc.

Round 2. *Sc in sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep between ** to end,.

Round 3. 1 sc in each sc around.

Round 4. *1 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep between ** all around.

Round 5. Sc in each sc around.

Round 6. 2 sc tog all around until hole is closed. Make sure you fill in stuffing before hole is completely closed. Fasten off. Weave in ends. Stitch to top of neck.

Crochet Mermaid Arms.

Make 2.

Use light pink yarn and ch 8, turn, 2 hdc around cord. Fasten off. Stitch to body below head.

Crochet Mermaid Doll Amigurumi Pattern

I hope you enjoyed this cute Mermaid. Once you have finished crochet the tail, body, head, and arms, you can then stitch on the ‘bikini’. I used sewing thread. I also used sewing thread to stitch on a little mouth. Eyes were created by stitching on eyelids over brown felt. I stitched a little nose on by stitching back and forth in the middle of the face. For ears, I simply stitched on a looop of yarn each side.

Hair. 4 ply light blue yarn is used, however, the threads are separated which creates a curly look. Stitch on top of the head using a sewing needle. Stitch on the same way you would stitch on tassels.

If you liked this Free Crochet Mermaid Doll pattern, you might also like this crochet mermaid below. Click on text or image to get this free crochet mermaid pattern.

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Another Cute Crochet Amigurumi Doll.

This time it is a fairy doll. I called her the Carrot Fairy. Click on image or text to get this cute crochet amigurumi fairy doll.

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Top 10 Crochet Giraffe Patterns

December 15, 2018December 15, 2018 by Inger

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Top 10 Crochet Giraffe Amigurumi Patterns (based on cuteness)

It is hard to rate crochet Giraffe patterns based on cuteness, because in my opinion, they are all so very CUTE! I love Giraffes. To me, they symbolise standing tall and obtaining what seems out of reach. Giraffes also symbolise seeing far ahead, much further than most. Giraffes are so majestic as well, with Big Adorable Eyes and Long Eyelashes. In this cuteness contest, I have found 10 Crochet Giraffe patterns that have captured the unique Giraffe gorgeousness.

Crochet Giraffe 10

A ballerina Crochet Giraffe! It is hard not to want to put this gorgeous Giraffe higher up the list. I love the TUTU, don’t you? I also love the yarn bow. Check out the Pattern Maker Jaqueline Fernandes Siqueira on her Instagram Page.

Crochet Giraffe 9

A Miniature Crochet Giraffe! HOW CUTE! It looks so soft and cuddly. I love the little scarf as well. If you look closely, you will see all the little details the pattern maker has thought of. Check out the Crochet Pattern Maker on Instagram here.

Crochet Giraffe 8

Crochet Giraffe in Overalls! How cute is that! I also love the Boots this crochet Giraffe is wearing. This crochet artist is making so many gorgeous things. You can see them all here, including the crochet giraffe.

Crochet Giraffe 7

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Our Very Own Crochet Mini Giraffe. I am going to be very Cheeky and include our very OWN Crochet Giraffe. This is a FREE Crochet Giraffe Amigurumi Pattern published on CrochetArtDesign. Click here to get this crochet amigurumi Giraffe Pattern.

Crochet Giraffe 6

A BABY Crochet Giraffe. OMG it even has a crochet Dummy! I love it so much. I found this pattern on Etsy, and that means you can buy it, download it, and Make it. YAAAY. Check out this amazingly cute Crochet Giraffe Pattern on Etsy Here. You can see more what the Crochet Artist is making on their Etsy shop here. The Shop is called DeliciousCrochet and Delicious it definitely is. :)

Crochet Giraffe 5

The EYES! This crochet giraffe has the most adorable eyes. The pattern maker added eyelids and eyelashes. Adorable. This pattern is for sale on the Etsy Shop MerahiCraftInc. This Crochet Giraffe is called Flick (the Giraffe). :) You can purchase Flick the Giraffe Here.

Crochet Giraffe 4

Crochet Giraffe with Flower Crown! Awwwww…. so much cuteness :) This Crochet Giraffe is Called Romy (the Giraffe). I found Romy on Little Red Hook’s Instagram Page (Erin Sutherland). There are so many awesome crochet creations on her page and you can order Custom Made Crochet Creations on her Website.

Crochet Giraffe 3

Mother and Child Crochet Giraffes! There is almost too much cuteness here and the reason why this pattern made it to TOP 3 CUTE Crochet Giraffe Patterns :D I found these two Giraffes on the Etsy Shop AMIGURUMITRDESIGN. These two giraffe’s radiates LOVE. You can get the Giraffe Crochet Pattern Here.

Crochet Giraffe 2

A best-selling Crochet Giraffe. This pattern is one of the most popular Crochet patterns on etsy. I found it on the Etsy shop Halline. I love it so much, it was going to be the WINNER. However, another crochet giraffe stole the throne in the last minute (see image below) :D If you like this crochet giraffe, you can purchase it here. What I like about this pattern is the gorgeous lifelike shape, the big ears, the kind eyes and smile. :)

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The WINNER! Josephine stole my heart and had to be the winner in this top 10 crochet giraffe based on cuteness competition. I LOVE IT SO MUCH! The adorable eyes with long eyelashes. I can’t fault one thing about Josephine, she is the Perfect Crochet Giraffe. This pattern can be found on the Etsy Shop ElfinThread. The Shop Owner, Lorena De Silva is a Crochet Genius! You can purchase Joshephine (the Giraffe) pattern HERE.

Crochet Giraffes ~ Which one is your favourite?

You might not agree with my top 10! Perhaps you have made your very own Crochet Giraffe that would dethrone Josephine! I would love to hear from you and see your Crochet Giraffe Creations :)

Crochet Amigurumi Cuteness Competition

Check out the top 10 Amigurumi Patterns based on Cuteness on CrochetArtDesign. All these amigurumi crochet patterns are FREE!

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Crochet Baby Doll

January 22, 2020April 3, 2018 by Inger

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Crochet Baby Doll Pattern

This crochet doll didn’t exactly go to plan. In my mind, I thought it would be the cutest crochet baby ever created. But instead this crochet doll ended up looking something between Jack Jack and Chucky :D

This pattern uses US stitch abbreviation.

Use 100 % wool to felt in a hot wash and dryer.

Crochet Materials

Crochet yarn 100 % wool in light pink. 100 % cotton in white, black, and red.

Pastel sticks (to color the finished crochet doll’s cheeks, nose, and eyelids) in red, white, and blue.

Crochet hook size 3.0 mm (AU).

Sewing needle.

Scissors.

Crochet Doll Pattern

With light pink yarn.

Crochet baby face front.

Row 1. Ch 4, 13 dc in 4th ch from hook, sl st on top of turning ch.

Row 2. Ch 3, dc in dc all around, sl st in ch 3.

Row 3. Ch 3, *2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc*, repeat between ** all around, sl st in ch 3.

Row 4. Ch 3, 1 dc in same st, *2 dc in next dc*, repeat between ** all around, sl st in ch 3.

Row 5. Ch 3, dc in dc around, sl st in ch 3.

Row 6. Begin crochet forehead. Sl st in next 8 dc, ch 3, dc in next 20 dc, sl st in next 8 dc, ch 3, dc in remaining dc. Turn.

Row 7. Make chin. Ch 3, dc in dc (incl. ch 3). Fasten off before sl sts begins.

Row 8. Make cheeks. Reattach yarn in next sl st, sc in 7 sl st )before dc). Turn.

Row 9. Sc in 7 sc. Fasten off.

Row 10-11. Repeat process in 7 sl st other side (row 8 and 9). Fasten off.

Row 12. Reattach yarn in 3 ch before 20 dc. Ch 3 in ch 3, dc in 6 dc, tr in next 7 dc, dc in next 7 dc. Turn.

Row 13. Ch 1, sc in 6 dc, tr in next 7 tr, sc in 7 dc. Fasten off.

Back of head.

Row 1. Ch 4, 13 dc in 4th ch from hook, sl st in turning ch.

Row 2. Ch 3, 1 dc in same st, *2 dc in dc*, repeat between ** all around, sl st in ch 3.

Row 3. Ch 3, dc in dc around, sl st in ch 3.

Row 4. Rep row 2.

Row 5. Rep row 3.

Row 6. Ch 3, dc in next 7 dc, sc in next 17 dc, dc in next 14 dc, sc in next 17 dc, sl st up ch 3.

Row 7. Ch 3, dc in 7 dc. Turn.

Row 8. Ch 3, dc in 7 dc. Fasten off.

Sl st sides together and fill with craft stuffing.

Crochet ears.

Make 4.

Row 1. Ch 4, turn, 4 dc in 4th ch from hook. Turn.

Row 2. Ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc. Turn.

Row 3. Ch 3, dc in dc across. Turn.

Row 4. Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in dc to last dc, 2 dc in last dc. Fasten off.

Stitch 2 and 2 together. Fill with craft filling.

Crochet torso front and back

Front.

Row 1. Ch 19. turn, 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in every ch to end. Turn.

Row 2. Ch 3, dc in next 6 dc, crochet next 3 dc tog with dc, dc in remaining dc to end. Turn.

Row 3. Ch 3, dc in dc to end. Turn.

Row 4. Ch 3, dc in next 2 2 dc, 2 dc in next 4 dc, dc in remaining dc. Turn.

Row 5. Ch 3, dc in dc to end.

Row 6.Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, (2 dc tog) x 4, dc in remaining dc. Turn.

Row 7. Ch 3, dc in dc to end. Turn.

Row 8. Ch 3, dc in next 6 dc, 2 dc 2 dc, dc in remaining 7 dc. Turn.

Row 9. Ch 3, dc in dc to end. Turn. Fasten off.

Tilt sideways.

Crochet Back.

Row 1. Ch 19. turn, 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in every ch to end. Turn.

Row 2. Ch 3, dc in next 6 dc, crochet next 3 dc tog with dc, dc in remaining dc to end. Turn.

Row 3. Ch 3, dc in dc to end. Turn.

Row 4-7. Ch 3. Dc in dc to end. Turn.

Row 8. Ch 3, dc in next 6 dc, 2 dc 2 dc, dc in remaining 7 dc. Turn.

Row 9. Ch 3, dc in dc to end. Turn. Fasten off.

Tilt sideways and stitch together with front. Fill in craft filling.

Crochet legs and foot.

Make 4.

Row 1. Ch 9, turn, dc in 4th ch from hook. Turn.

Row 2. Ch 3, 1 dc in every dc to end. Turn.

Row 3. Ch 3, 1 dc in same st, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in last dc. Turn.

Row 4 – 6. Ch 3, dc in dc to end. Turn.

Row 7. 2 dc tog, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc tog, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc tog. Turn.

Row 8. Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc. Turn.

Row 9. Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in remaining dc. Turn.

Row 10. Ch 3, dc in next dc, (2 dc tog) x 3, dc in next 2 dc. Turn.

Row 11. Ch 3, dc in dc to end. Turn.

Row 12. Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in last dc. Turn.

Row 14-16. Ch 3, dc in dc to end. Turn.

Row 17. 2 dc tog, dc in 3 dc, 2 dc tog. Turn.

Row 18. 2 dc tog, dc in dc, 2 dc tog. Turn.

Row 19. Ch 3, dc in remaining dc to end. Fasten off.

Stitch 2 and 2 together and fill with craft filling.

Stitch to body.

Crochet arms.

Make 2.

Row 1. Ch 10, turn, 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in chs to end. Turn.

Row 2. Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next 2 dc, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc. Turn.

Row 3 – 6. Ch 3, dc in dc to end. Turn.

Row 7. 2 dc tog, dc in next dc to last 2 dc, 2 dc tog. Turn.

Row 8-9. Ch 3, dc in dc to end. Turn.

Row 10. 2 dc tog, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next 4 dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc tog. Turn.

Row 11 Ch 3, dc in dc to end. Turn.

Row 12. *2 dc tog, dc in next dc*, repeat between ** to end. Turn.

Row 13-14. Ch 3, dc in dc to end. Turn.

Fold in half sideways and stitch together with sl st. Fill with craft filling. Stitch to body.

How to felt your crochet doll

Put your doll in with some towels into the washing machine on 90 degrees. This will shrink the wool fibres as it tumbles around in the washing machine. The towels aids in the smoothing of the wool fibers. The crochet doll will shrink and smooth out.

Crochet baby doll face

Stitch on eyes using white and black yarn. Stitch on mouth using red yarn. I used pastel sticks and turned the cheeks and nose redish, and the eyelids blue.

Crochet doll fingers and toes adjustment.

Use a sewing needle and light pink wool. Stitch the fingers and toes on by inserting the hook either side and pulling on the strings to give the impressions of fingers and toes.