Today’s toy is a crocheted cardinal. I love making birds! Design by Fay Lyth. Using Hobby Lobby’s I love this yarn metallic, Red Heart super saver, and a 3 mm hook, this bird is so sparkly! Quick make even though I didn’t complete it in one sitting. It is a crazy crafting time here around the holidays. The eyes are plastic, so this is not for a small child or pet. Also, I put a plastic sheet in the bottom to sit on a shelf or desk. It could also be a tree ornament.
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…
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…
Today’s toy is a crocheted cat. My design. Using Premier Bloom chenille yarn and 4.5 mm hook, I wanted to see if the yarn shedded with crochet as badly as knitting. Yes, it does. I do not like this yarn, but love the bloom colorways. The tail was crocheted while crocheting the rounds, just chain…
Today’s item is a crocheted ornament. Design by Craftingintx. Using Premier Just Chenille (teddy, plain, and medley), loops and threads petite purl, and a 3 mm hook, these are a great use of the color oyster. I made a Santa and an elf. The teddy yarn is perfect for the fur on the hat. I…
Today’s toy is a crocheted ghost. Design by Craftingintx. My notes are on my Ravelry page: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/CraftingInTx/small-ghost Using Bernat blanket, Mainstays cozy chenille, and a 4.5 mm hook, this is a smaller version from yesterday’s post. Etsy listing: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1790212922/handmade-crocheted-ghost-plush-toy-with?click_key=d87337b4177dbeb98687e8df09465b4e4f7d29d7%3A1790212922&click_sum=1283b242&ref=shop_home_active_11
Today’s toy is a crocheted frog. This pattern is from Sharon Ojala. It is just so cute and functional because you can put something inside the Easter egg. I used Bernat super value solids in the grass color and a 3 mm hook. I like the fabric I get with worsted weight yarn and a…
