June 24: mini ghost

Today’s toy is a crocheted gnome I made for St Patrick’s Day. The pattern is by Kate Negovorina. Many brands of acrylic were used, Lion Brand, Mainstays, Red Heart, and Yarn Bee. I used orange I found in my stash. 3 mm hook. I wish it was a container instead of filled with stuffing; I…

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 sheep. Design by Kein Maker. Using Regia sock yarn, Crafter’s Square and a 2 mm hook, this was quick to make. I used thinner yarn than called for in the pattern. It probably looks cuter with the blanket yarn.

Today’s toy is a crocheted gnome. Design by Kristi Simpson. Using Scheepjes catona cotton, Yarn Art Jeans, and a 2 mm hook, this was fun to make. It turned out small. I would like to make larger ones. Not a fan of the band around the hat. Also, the beard was not a joy to…