Today’s toy is a crocheted axolotl. Design by Sweet Softies. I was reluctant to make this toy, but this pattern is really fun to make. Using bloom chenille yarn from Premiere and a 4.5 mm crochet hook, this size is perfect. I did make other sizes from this pattern. It is a no sew pattern, so it is quick. https://www.ravelry.com/projects/CraftingInTx/pocket-axolotl-2-sizes
Today’s toy is a snake requested by Aunt Kate. I like to crochet snakes with self-striping yarn, but I always make the tongue in red. pipe cleaners were used and I only stuffed the head so I could get the diamonds shape for the eyes. A few more stitches were added around at the tail,…
Today’s toy is a crocheted bear that looks just like Winnie the Pooh. The pattern name is Wheeny the Pooh. This pattern is by Marizza Toys. Using Red Heart super saver and a 3 mm hook, it was super quick to make. I added thumbs by just adding a bobble. Also crocheted the arms first…
Today’s toy is a crocheted dragonfly. My design from a picture I saw on Pinterest. Using Joann’s Big Twist yarn and a 3 mm hook, this was a very easy make. I used a pipe cleaner to put inside the body. On the last round of the wings, I held wire with the yarn to…
Today’s toy is a crocheted robin. The pattern is from the book, Colorful Crochet Birds by Ilaria Caliri. Using scraps of acrylic and cotton yarn and a 2.5 mm hook, this bird is thoughtfully constructed. I love how “colorful “ this bird is.
Today’s toy is a crocheted whale. Using just the blue out of a mandala cake from Lion brand, and a 3 mm hook, this was a quick project for a nice size. I added the smile and the eyelids were a nice touch. It looks like the designer used chenille yarn, but the mandala yarn…
Today’s toy is a crocheted opossum . Using Mainstays cozy chenille in white, big twist in white and black, and Bernat blanket in pink, I used a D hook for the ears and an I hook for the body. I like how it turned out even without a pattern.
