October 19: ghost

Today’s toy is a crocheted octopus. Design by Darling Maple Designs. Using Bernat blanket, Premier just chenille, and a 4.5 mm hook, this is a black version of the octopus like a kraken. To make the eyes stand out, I put yellow yarn around the eyes. Great pattern! With the blanket yarn, it doesn’t need…

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 toy is a crocheted door stopper, a rat. Design by Kseniia Semeliak. Using Bernat blanket, loops and threads sweet snuggle, and a 4.5 mm hook, this turned out rather large. I made it at the request of my husband since he thought it was funny. My sister-in-law bought it. The yarn, sweet snuggle SHEDS!

Today’s toy is a crocheted bear with a pumpkin body. Design by Little world of whimsy. Using Bernat blanket and a 4.5 mm hook, this was a quick make. I changed up the feet and the eyes, but the rest of the bear is made to pattern. Etsy listing: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1806460577/handmade-crocheted-bear-with-pumpkin?click_key=8214af4202545d3341739ec9d129ea513f09dfb4%3A1806460577&click_sum=ca7956c7&ref=shop_home_active_12