Today’s toy is a crocheted seal. The design is from Leisure Arts easy crochet critters. I like the shape of this toy, very easy to make, just on the small side. Using Big Twist value in blue ombré and a 3 mm hook, I used Big Twist value in black for the eyes and nose. Maybe it should have a ball on its nose?
Today’s toy is a crocheted turtle or tortoise. Design by Medaami Patterns. Using Premier bloom chenille and a 4.5 mm hook, this turtle is adorable. The pattern is for a miniature pet for a doll, but I crocheted it with plush yarn, so it is 4”x3”.
Today’s toy is a crocheted penguin lovey. Design by ChiWei Ranck. Using Bernat blanket, Mainstays cozy chenille, and a 4.5 mm hook, I did the moss stitch in a square blanket and then made the penguin parts to sew onto the blanket. Great use of the black, gray, and white marled yarn. I will probably…
Today’s toy is a crocheted turtle. Design by Lauren Espy. Using Knit Picks Dishie, acrylic minis from Amazon, and a 2.5 mm hook, turtles are so fun to make. I put a floral stone in each foot. This turtle sits beside me in the living room.
Today’s toy was a turtle kit from DIY. Bill bought it for me for Christmas but misplaced it, so I got it on Friday. It had the yarn, hook, darning needle, stuffing, stitch markers, and pattern for an adorable land turtle toy. I crocheted it in a couple of hours. I liked the color work…
Today’s toy is a crocheted monster. Design by Craftingintx. Using Varna’s Choice, Bernat velvet, YarnArt Jeans yarn, and a 4.5 mm hook, this is simple to make but so effective. I enjoyed making it and should make more for the Halloween trick or treaters. https://www.ravelry.com/projects/CraftingInTx/frankenstein-monster
Today’s toy is a crocheted mallard duck. Design by Sweet Softies. Using multiple acrylic yarns and a 3 mm hook, I just used what I had to get the correct colors. This is a great pattern that I have used many times. When I made Lauren’s duck, I just had to make the smaller version.
