Today’s toy is a crocheted bear with a red sweater. I also made a bear with a green sweater. Design by Emytoys on Instagram. Using Bernat velvet and a 3 mm hook, I made one with safety eyes and the other one with embroidered eyes. A woman at market wanted the one with safety eyes….
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122124.cfm In the first reading, Zephaniah says our Lord is in our midst. He has driven away our enemies. Another prophet telling us the Lord comes. In the gospel, Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth. She stays with her during her pregnancy and Elizabeth is pregnant with John the Baptist. She tells Mary that her baby…
Today’s toy is a crocheted penguin. Design by Little Crochet farm. Using Bernat velvet, Premier Just Chenille, and a 3 mm hook, this toy is larger than the pattern size. I had many people pick up this toy and squeeze it. Just no one bought it at my market. Maybe next year! I changed the…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122024.cfm Today’s first reading is Isaiah proclaiming the coming of the Lord. The virgin will conceive a son and he will be called Emmanuel. Amen! We are so close to Christmas! In the gospel, Mary is now visited by an angel. He said that she will have a baby and His name will be Jesus….
Today’s toy is a crocheted Mrs. Claus. Design by Little Crochet Farm. Using Bernat velvet, Premier Just Yarn, and a 3 mm hook, this yarn made a larger toy than the pattern. I added thumbs, nose, mouth, and berries to the leaves. Also, she needed something at the neck, so I strung pearls and gold…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121924.cfm We have two visits from angels today in the readings. One from the Old Testament and one from the New Testament. Both barren women, who have been longing for a child. In the first reading, an angel appears to Samson’s mom. The angel said that Samson will save the people and that no blade…
Today’s toy is a crocheted Santa. Design by Little Crochet Farm (Ana Carolina Figueiredo). Using Bernat Velvet, Loops and Threads petite purl, Premier Just Chenille teddy, Premier Just yarn, and a 3 mm hook, this toy came out bigger than the last time I made it. Last time I used sport weight cotton. It sold…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121824.cfm Today’s first reading is from Jeremiah telling people about the coming of the Lord. A king will come to rule with justice! Amen! In the gospel, Matthew told the story of the second annunciation of Jesus. The first announcement was made to Mary, that she would conceive a son. The Lord will take care…
Today’s toy is a crocheted cardinal. I love making birds! Design by Fay Lyth. Using Hobby Lobby’s I love this yarn metallic, Red Heart super saver, and a 3 mm hook, this bird is so sparkly! Quick make even though I didn’t complete it in one sitting. It is a crazy crafting time here around…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121724.cfm Today’s first reading is from the death bed of Jacob. He is speaking to his sons and foretelling of their power and the fate of the world. His son Judah will rule, the fourth son, not the eldest. My commentary says that the end of the reading is a prophesy fulfilled first by David…
