This is a fanart doll set of the band Deine Lakaien. In 2022 I made the first set and gave it to Ernst and Alexander. After more requests I wrote down the pattern. This pattern is free to download.
If you want to translate it please send me a copy so it can be shared.
Klick on image for pattern or go to Ravelry
So my love for Deine Lakaien started in 2007 when I was in Berlin. We saw there would be a concert so last minute we got tickets and it seemed to be 20 Years of electronic Avandgarde! Yes with orchestra so that’s where I felt in love with the music and the warm voice of Alexander. Later in 2007 they came to the Netherlands and I got my first photo pass and mange to sneak backstage and meet an greet. I have had several Interviews with Alexander (because of his solo work) and visit several concerts (pictures can by found at my photography page and publications at Noize Magazine page). Between 2014 and 2020 I didn’t follow them anymore. In 2021 I went to the acoustic concert and got sold like the old days. During corona I had my yarn store and work as a crochet designer. So 1+1=2 so why not made a small doll set for fun. In 2022 I had the first sample and give it to them at the concert in Köln. When I shared the set on social media I got request to share the pattern. But in 2022 I got a new you and had to give up my yarn store so I needed some time off crochet. But still now you can make you own set and hug them.
For me making some fanart it’s just a fun way to say thank you and to get in my own design rhythm again. I still have one crochet Deine Lakaien fanart in the making a large corner to corner blanket (which I blame my husband for that I’m making it).
Have fun in making this set and share pictures on socials.
Just do what makes you happy
Helene
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Pattern links:
Url English:
https://helenesmits.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Deine-Lakaien-crochet-doll-set-2024.pdf
Url German
https://helenesmits.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Deine-Lakaien-hakeln-set-2024.pdf
On Ravelry
Ravelry: Deine Lakaien set pattern by Helene Smits
Shadowbox
To finish this set I made a shadowbox. Most 3d frames are only 5cm deep so I bought a 28x28cm frame (and found some fun lights at Action). Went to the hardware store to get 127mm wide wood and made it on the size. I used the back of the frame as back of the box and made a door out of the front. I used nails on the spots to keep the dolls in place (yes you can take them out). The backdrop is a nice paper and made the logo with my Cricut just like the silhouette on the side. Pity I didn’t have mini grand piano to make it really look like there on stage.
Now lets find a nice spot to hang or display it.
