Today’s toy is a crocheted dinosaur. Design by Kayleecrochet on Instagram. Using Bernat blanket and a 4.5 mm hook, this was fun to make. I even enjoyed the long neck. Forgetting to stuff the toy until I was past the decreases, there was a convenient place where the tail would go to stuff the animal. I might be a dinosaur maker in the future. Maybe a pterodactyl!
Today’s toy is a crocheted gnome. Design by Kristi Simpson. Using Scheepjes catona, Hobbii’s rainbow cotton 8/4, and a 1.5 mm hook, this was fun to make. I like the colors on the hat like Christmas tree lights.
Today’s toy is a crocheted whale. Design by NaimanovaToys on Etsy. Using Bernat blanket, Mainstays cozy chenille, Premier just chenille, and a 4.5 mm hook, I decided to do the traditional colors with color changes that the pattern suggests. These whales are quite small. I might donate them to the shoebox ministry.
Today’s toy is a crocheted bear. Square bear from Yarnspirations. Using minis from Amazon, Yarn ID, and a 3.5 mm hook, this was simple. You start with a square and change colors for the different parts of the bear. I like the ribbing for the shirt collar. I added the flower for the front. Not…
Today’s toy is a crocheted cat. Design by Nocatchyname. Using Bernat velvet and a 2.5 mm hook, this cat is so soft. I did my own design for the eyes in gray. Purple x in the back. Also, the tail was modified to stand up in back. It has already sold in my Etsy shop,…
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 candy holder in the shape of the lovable monster from the movies. Design by Craftingintx. Using Bernat blanket and a 4.5 mm hook, this is much better and quicker to make than the previous version. I drew on the face in the older one with a sharpie so this version…
