I had some green yarn in three colors and I had the mustard color, so I decided to try making a turtle. I started with the shell, increased to 30 and then increased to 36 in front loop only, then two rounds sc, then the crab stitch. Then I picked up for the belly of the turtle. I made four legs and sewed them on, made the head and tail and attached them. Added eyes and smile. This was acrylic scrap yarn and I used a 3mm hook.
Today’s toy is another love bug, but this time I crocheted the back and made it smaller, more like a ladybug. The knitted one looked like a red and black turtle 🤣 I still used the red yarn with sparkle, the white cotton and the Big Twist black yarn and a 3 mm hook. The…
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 gnome. This time it is the snowflake gnome. Design by Kristi Simpson. Using Hobbii’s rainbow cotton 8/4, Garden 5, Scheepjes Catona, and a 2 mm hook, this was one of the simple ones to make. I have embroidered snowflakes before so it wasn’t difficult, but tricky the first time you…
Today’s toy is a crocheted bee. Design by Laser Llama Boutique. Using Bernat blanket, Mainstays cozy chenille, and a 4.5 mm hook, this was quick and easy. I like the black and yellow contrast. And the white wings! Etsy listing: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1818073433/handmade-crocheted-bumblebee-plush?click_key=da4d6e5829c418303f21c91b76b4f4fb0d8c48c3%3A1818073433&click_sum=76bf66de&ref=shop_home_active_7
Today’s toy is a crocheted zebra. I love these patterns crocheted flat and seamed. They are so cute and simple. The pattern is by Esther Graafland, also known as Studio Madelaine. She has a giraffe and elephant that I will do, but this pattern can be used for other animals, like a horse or unicorn….
Today’s item is a crocheted pumpkin. Design by CraftinginTx. Using Bernat blanket, Lion Brand Heartland, and a 5.5 mm hook, I am trying to use up this yarn. I love the plush pumpkins. The brown stem is the perfect color. It’s in my Etsy shop, https://www.etsy.com/listing/1800847141/handmade-crocheted-multi-colored-pumpkin?click_key=b32a28f2da1c1a6b410d7395dcb9e13046d3ef60%3A1800847141&click_sum=7a821e89&ref=shop_home_active_11
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