Today’s toy is a knitted and crocheted bird. I am still trying to use up the plush yarn from Joann. Since I am running out of the red, I striped both coconut and chili pepper colors for the bird. The body is knitted. Then the wings, beak, feet, and head piece are crocheted. I made up this design, but I will not have the pattern since it is such thick yarn.
Today’s toy is a crocheted Santa gnome. Design by Craftingintx. Using Bernat blanket, Boheme velvet fine, and a 4.5 mm hook, this Christmas ornament was quick and easy to make. I am still trying to get a fat, round ornament shape so I can use it as the body for a bear.
I had some green yarn in three colors and I had the mustard color, so I decided to try making a turtle. I started with the shell, increased to 30 and then increased to 36 in front loop only, then two rounds sc, then the crab stitch. Then I picked up for the belly of…
Today’s toy is a knitted elephant by Jean Greenhowe. Using Lion brand, Red Heart yarn, and size 3 needles, this was a joy. The Ice Cream yarn stripes, so that was easy. The feet were cleverly crafted that I might use in future designs. I put a pipe cleaner in the trunk so it is…
Today’s toy is a crocheted cactus. Design by Lauren Espy. Using Lion Brand chenille, Lion Brand pond of love, Premier just chenille, Red Heart nylon, and a 3 mm hook, I love making plants. Almost as much as I like making birds. I made the planter from my own design. The chenille yarn is the…
Today’s item is a crocheted reindeer. Design by Rhondda Mol (Oombawka Design). Using Bernat blanket and a 4.5 mm hook, they are a great idea for an ornament that includes candy. I do not enjoy hot glue guns so I haven’t attached the eyes yet, but need to before my market on Saturday. https://www.floresvillechamberofcommerce.com/christmas
Today’s toy is the crocheted cuddle me puppy from Amigurumi Today. https://amigurumi.today/free-cuddle-me-amigurumi-puppy-crochet-pattern/ I used cotton, Scheepjes catona and some bamboo yarn. I like how squishy he is. The stitch definition is great for the cotton!
