KAJ socks, crocheted Erika Vikman, and 4 more fantastic Eurovision crafts! Take a peek at these creations

Fan socks to keep you cozy

“My daughter’s family lives in Vöyri, KAJ’s home town, so of course they’re KAJ fans. Her children are 10, 8, and 6, and I’ve already finished their socks. My daughter wanted them in green, so I knitted the text in yellow because KAJ wears green and yellow shirts in their video. My daughter’s and her husband’s socks are still unfinished. I live in Vaasa, but we’re all dedicated Eurovision fans.” - Sisko Sara

Mini-Eurovision in the dollhouse

“I like to keep an eye out at flea markets for materials I can upcycle for my mini-worlds. Over the years, I’ve also received tiny handmade items from other dollhouse enthusiasts, such as the sauna benches, stove, and water cauldron in my KAJ scene. I bought the dolls for my Eurovision displays online and customized them to look like the real-life inspirations. What fascinates me about dollhouse crafting is designing interiors and the life each setting represents. My family’s history lives on in my dollhouse cabinet, which features the kitchen and room of my childhood home. I had furniture made to match the real pieces that once stood there.” - Stiina Heikkilä, Instagram: @nukkekotikaapintarinat

Crocheted contestants

“Eurovision is the biggest spring event in our family, and there’s nothing better than blending two of my favorite pastimes. I’ve made all kinds of figures, but Eurovision characters inspire me to capture their unique style, accessories, and looks. I use cotton yarn, and the eyes are craft safety eyes. I shaped Axel’s glasses for KAJ out of thin wire. I also enjoy making crocheted backdrops, like KAJ’s sauna benches and Erika’s microphone.

Crocheting is my way to push myself and attempt things I initially think are impossible. I put my creativity and time into each piece, and I hope photos and videos of my work keep others entertained for years to come.” - Marika Fasth, @marika__susanna on Instagram and TikTok

Bastu earrings from bottles

“I’ve made plenty of earrings using different materials. My daughter asked for Eurovision earrings again this year. At first, I had no ideas, but then I decided to just have fun and ended up making these bastu earrings. I only needed two empty conditioner bottles and a small pair of sharp scissors. I don’t know yet if she’ll like them, but I certainly had a great time making them.” - Virpi Majuri

Yksi, kaksi, kolme... socks!

“I learned duplicate stitching about three years ago when I was 72. I’d seen some beautiful designs and spent a couple of sleepless nights wondering why I couldn’t do it myself. Then I just tried, ripped it out—and finally had a breakthrough. Since then, I’ve done many socks with duplicate-stitched designs. A couple of years ago I made Käärijä socks, and now KAJ’s fun song led me to make these sauna socks. I’m giving them to my daughter-in-law as a surprise.” -Eva Liisa Lönnroos

Socks for both countries

“KAJ’s song is so catchy that I loved its rhythm immediately. When I first heard it, I said it would be the winner. Since I already knit plenty of socks, I decided to make myself KAJ-themed wool socks for the Eurovision final. I looked online for letter charts and used leftover yarn. Of course, I had to make Erika socks too, just to be fair. I’m a 62-year-old hairdresser from Vaasa, and I’ve also talked Eurovision with my clients.” -Tiina Kaukonen

Read also: Check out KAJ’s Axel’s charming wooden house in Vaasa: “I’m a nostalgic person, and it’s nice to decorate with furniture that has sentimental value”