June 23: flower doll

Today’s toy is a crocheted duck. I like making the good luck duck from sweet softies. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/good-luck-duck Actually I like making birds. I am terrified of birds in real life but I enjoy watching them and seeing all the different shapes. The yarn is Red Heart super saver in goldenrod and orange cotton from stash….

Today’s toy is a crocheted clownfish. The pattern is in the book, Animal Amigurumi Adventures by Lauren Espy. It calls for worsted yarn, but I had the perfect color in the leftover orange T-shirt yarn. I also used the gray instead of black because that’s what I had. Running out of the gray, I doubled…

Today’s toy is a crocheted kitty. Using Red Heart shimmer and 2.5 mm hook, this toy was designed by me. I saw a picture on Pinterest and thought to try making it. I put the back paws too far back. The tail is cute.

Today’s toy is a pot of crocheted succulents. Design by Lauren Espy. Using many different greens I had on hand and a 3 mm hook, this was a tedious one. I liked making the prickly parts of the large cactus. I thought about adding a flower as well. Not my favorite.

Today’s toy is a crocheted snowman. Design by wondercrochet. Using acrylic yarn from Amazon, Red Heart super saver, Mainstays anti-pilling acrylic, and a 3 mm hook, I couldn’t resist this cute snowman. I used safety eyes for eyes and buttons, so it is not a toy for children. I will sell it at the church…