Today’s toy is a crocheted elephant. This design is from spin a yarn. She has many free “rag doll” patterns that I want to make. The design is simple, worked back and forth in rows and then the panels are joined while stuffing. I chose to make the bird for the top of the head. The yarn is Lion Brand limited edition premium in greys. The flowers are big twist cotton. I like the construction and the shape of these animals.
The size hook was 3.5 mm, E.
Today’s toy is a crocheted horse. I used the pattern for a zebra and changed the color to brown and edged it in black. I like these flat patterns that are seamed together. Using Big Twist in taupe and black and a 3 mm hook, this was a fun pattern. Again the designer is Esther…
Today’s toy is a crocheted bird I found on Instagram, but it is made with plush yarn from Big Twist instead of the recommended yarn. I added feet and loops on the top. I would rather make it with the thinner yarn. the Instagram account is olga_roskoshnaya.
Today’s toy is a crocheted raccoon from Lauren Espy’s book, Animal Amigurumi Adventures volume 1. Using all the sparkle yarn, Joann’s Big Twist Twinkle, Soft Secret party, and a 2.5 mm hook, this pattern was fun to make. I didn’t realize the size of these patterns based on the book photos. They are rather large….
I have been crocheting and knitting many hearts this month to give to family members. I have seen on Pinterest hearts that are turned on the side and adding cat features to them. I did this for two. I also did a bunny. Today’s toy is a cat heart I am giving to my SIL,…
Today’s toy is a crocheted pumpkin candy holder. Design by Craftingintx. Using Bernat blanket, mainstays cozy chenille, and a 4.5 mm hook, I used the colors of candy corn with my pumpkin pattern. I will give these toys out for Halloween. I hope they are well received.
Today’s toy is a crocheted chicken. Design by Sweet Softies. Using Lion Brand mandala yarn, Hobby Lobby’s Yarn ID, Lion Brand’s pound of love, Hobby Lobby’s Soft Secret, and a 2 mm crochet hook, this is just two granny squares sewn into a triangular shape. Great way to use scraps. I will also make this…
