June 27: jack-o-lantern

Today’s toy is a crocheted gnome. Design by Kristi Simpson. Using Scheepjes catona, Hobbii’s rainbow cotton 8/4, and a 1.5 mm hook, this was fun to make. I like the colors on the hat like Christmas tree lights.

Today’s toy is a crocheted doll by Spin a Yarn, beach bum. Using Bernat baby sport in Tiny Tulips colorway, Yarn Bee Soft Secret in cocoa, and Big Twist in black, I used a 3 mm hook to crochet this doll. Crocheted flat and seamed, the hair took a lot of yarn and time!

Today’s toy is crocheted eggs. One egg is made with two strands of fingering weight yarn and the other egg is crocheted with Mainstays chenille yarn. I then crocheted a hill and crosses with brown yarn for the larger egg. It wasn’t too appealing, so the smaller egg has embroidered crosses and hill with I…

Today’s toy is a crocheted crab. It is the pattern, amigurumi crab by Lauren Espy. Using Red Heart super saver yarn in cherry red and a 3 mm hook, this was easy to make. I like how few colors are involved. It was a nice break from my usual projects. I highly recommend this book,…

Today’s toy is a crocheted frog. Design by Karina Nunez. The pattern said long legged, but I don’t agree. I made keychains with these little ones. Planning on using chunky yarn to make larger ones. Using acrylic yarn and a 3 mm hook, these are quick to make. They do look better with safety eyes….