Today’s toy is a crocheted grinch with heart. Design by Nocatchyname on YouTube. Using Big Twist, Premier Just yarn, and a 3 mm hook, this tutorial was easy to follow. The green colorway is called slime (lol) I think he needs more definition in the face. The heart was my addition.
Today’s toy is a crocheted crab. It is the pattern, amigurumi crab by Lauren Espy. Using Red Heart super saver yarn in cherry red and a 3 mm hook, this was easy to make. I like how few colors are involved. It was a nice break from my usual projects. I highly recommend this book,…
Today’s item is a set of crocheted eyeball coasters. Design by 365daysofdana. Using Lucky ball acrylic yarn, cotton yarn, and a 3 mm hook, these were quick to make. I used different colors for the eyes. Outside square is black. It makes. The eyeball stand out. The cotton yarn was used for the veins. They…
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 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 chicken. Design by Sweet Softies. Using Lion Brand mandala yarn, Hobby Lobby’s Yarn ID, Lion Brand’s pound of love, Hobby Lobby’s Soft Secret, and a 2 mm crochet hook, this is just two granny squares sewn into a triangular shape. Great way to use scraps. I will also make this…
Today’s toy is a crocheted candy cane pillow. Design by Brittany Dickson. Using Bernat blanket, Mainstays cozy chenille, and a 4.5 mm hook, this was pretty simple to make. I like the changing stitches to make the arc. The pillow was made to put a reindeer in it, candy cane upside down. I will share…
