From a single thread to a finished bloom
1. Choose the thread. Every finished piece is made with fine No. 80 cotton thread — pre-coloured when a consistent shade is needed, or white thread hand-dyed with premium fabric dye for soft, natural gradients.
2. Crochet stitch by stitch. Every petal, leaf and berry is crocheted separately with a 0.4 mm hook. One small bloom can take hours.
3. Shape and set. Each part is shaped by hand and set so it holds its form.
4. Assemble and finish. The parts are joined onto wire stems, pins or earring findings, checked closely, then packed in a gift box.
Tools & Materials
A closer look at the specialised tools and materials that make micro-crochet possible.
Crochet hooks vary in size — the smaller the hook, the finer the detail. Every Chenora finished piece, by Caroline and by Lixin, is made with No. 80 thread and a delicate 0.4mm crochet hook. See the comparison of a 0.4mm hook vs a 3mm hook, which is commonly used for everyday projects like scarves, hats, or plush toys. Tiny hook, timeless art.
In crochet, thread and yarn are often numbered by thickness — the higher the number, the finer the thread. For example:
- No. 10 crochet thread is thicker and good for lace doilies.
- No. 40–80 thread is ultra-fine, used for tiny lace, tatting, or micro-crochet.
For our finished pieces we use fine No. 80 cotton thread with a tiny 0.4mm hook, to create delicate, intricate pieces you won’t find every day.
Coloured thread is used when a consistent shade is needed, while white cotton thread is hand-dyed with premium fabric dyes to create gentle gradients or natural variations — like the subtle shifts on flower petals.
Learning micro crochet yourself? Our tutorials work with a range of thread sizes — we recommend starting with No. 20 thread and a 0.6–0.8mm hook, then going finer as your confidence grows.
Work-in-Progress
Watch how a pair of Lily of the Valley earrings comes to life — from a tiny magic loop to the final delicate blooms.
Made with No.80 fine white cotton yarn, each flower is crocheted stitch by stitch with the tiniest hook.
This 47-second glimpse captures hours of slow, careful work behind the scenes — a reminder of the beauty in patience and handmade craft. 🌿✨
Hands at Work
A glimpse into the quiet moments where my creations come to life.
From a sun-drenched windowsill to a cozy café nook or a peaceful park bench - hands move to the gentle rhythm of crochet. Looping fine threads into tiny blossoms, wherever inspiration finds me. Every stitch is a quiet promise: that each piece is not just handmade, but hand-held, crafted with care, time, and a little bit of my heart. 🌿🧵✨
Ready to try it yourself?
Learn with step-by-step video lessons, pick up the threads and hooks we recommend, or bring home a finished piece.
It may take hours to finish one tiny bloom, but that’s the charm. Thank you for valuing our slow craft.
