Today’s toy is a crocheted dog dressed as a sailor. This design is by Rico design. Using Hobbii’s rainbow 8/4 cotton and a 2.5 mm hook, this dog took no time at all. I put pipe cleaners in the life preserver. When I changed colors on the shirt, arms and ring, I crocheted into the v of the stitch instead of the top. I think that gives a better line. There is also wire in the body so he can sit. I don’t like how the tail looks since the color changes are not centered.
Today’s toy is a crocheted candy holder. Design by Craftingintx. Using Bernat blanket and a 4.5 mm hook, this is a striped cat in the colors of candy corn. I used embroidery floss for the face. Using my pattern for the black cat, I started with orange and finished in yellow. Then I added white…
Today’s toy is a crocheted turtle or tortoise. Design by Medaami Patterns. Using Premier bloom chenille and a 4.5 mm hook, this turtle is adorable. The pattern is for a miniature pet for a doll, but I crocheted it with plush yarn, so it is 4”x3”.
Today’s toy is a crocheted teddy. I followed a design on Threads for an elephant and changed the face and ears for a bear. Using Bernat Softee Baby cotton, YarnArt jeans yarn, and a 2 mm hook, this was a quick make. I like the contrasting color for the paws and the toes.
Today’s featured item isn’t a toy, but it is stuffed. It is a crocheted hanging plant with strawberries. Design by Nghiem Khanh Ninh. I don’t know if I used the correct weight of yarn. Using many different yarns for the correct colors and a 2 mm hook, it was too large for its intended location…
Today’s toy is a crocheted mallard duck. Design by Sweet Softies. Using multiple acrylic yarns and a 3 mm hook, I just used what I had to get the correct colors. This is a great pattern that I have used many times. When I made Lauren’s duck, I just had to make the smaller version.
Today’s item is a crocheted pair of ghosts for a purse charm or car ornament. Using acrylic yarn and a 3 mm hook, these are fun to make. Design by Kein Maker, but I did my own version. I put floral stones in each ghost for weight.
