Today’s toy is a crocheted monkey lovey. The pattern is by Crochet at Teri’s. Great pattern using a hexagon to turn into a leg and arm. I will use this body again. Not a good idea to use such a bulky yarn for the feet and hands. Using Mainstays cozy chenille and Big Twist and 3 mm/5 mm hooks, this lovey is super squishy.
Today’s toy is a crocheted dog dressed as a sailor. This design is by Rico design. Using Hobbii’s rainbow 8/4 cotton and a 2.5 mm hook, this dog took no time at all. I put pipe cleaners in the life preserver. When I changed colors on the shirt, arms and ring, I crocheted into the…
Today’s toy is a crocheted shark. This pattern is from the book, Animal Amigurumi Adventures, by Lauren Espy. Using Hobby Lobby’s Soft Secret in mist and a 3 mm hook, I held two strands of the yarn together. I am not sure what the white yarn is, maybe Jeans cotton. The teeth were in the…
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….
Today’s toy is a crocheted duck. I like making the good luck duck from sweet softies. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/good-luck-duck Actually I like making birds. I am terrified of birds in real life but I enjoy watching them and seeing all the different shapes. The yarn is Red Heart super saver in goldenrod and orange cotton from stash….
Today’s toy is a crocheted raccoon lovey. This pattern is by Elisa Sartori. I didn’t realize how big the pattern would be. After the head, I decided there would not be enough yarn, so I crocheted the blanket with different yarns. The yarns used: Hobby Lobby’s soft secret, Big Twist twinkle, and Yarn Art Jeans….
Today’s toy is a crocheted duck. Design by Sweet Softies. This is good luck duck #5. I must love making this pattern! Using Just Chenille from the dollar tree and a 2.5 mm hook, this pattern has great shaping and works with all weights of yarn. The bill is made using DMC floss and a…
