July 4: sheep

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 bunny. He was crocheted while I took pictures for the design. I have published the design for Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/purchase/kelly-nalley-designs/915886 and Love Crafts. The price is $1. Holding two strands of worsted weight yarn and a 4 mm hook, the bunny sits on its own even without stuffing. I wanted to…

Today’s toy is a crocheted elephant. This design is from spin a yarn. She has many free “rag doll” patterns that I want to make. The design is simple, worked back and forth in rows and then the panels are joined while stuffing. I chose to make the bird for the top of the head….

Today’s toy is a crocheted beagle that we know. The toy has a helmet, vest, and scarf. The white is Lion Brand limited edition yarn. The black is Joann’s Big Twist value solids. The remaining yarns are scraps. It was difficult to find an appropriate color for the helmet. Loved making this beloved beagle! The…

Today’s toy is the crocheted cuddle me puppy from Amigurumi Today. https://amigurumi.today/free-cuddle-me-amigurumi-puppy-crochet-pattern/ I used cotton, Scheepjes catona and some bamboo yarn. I like how squishy he is. The stitch definition is great for the cotton!

Today’s toy is a crocheted lobster from the pattern Blue Lobster by Spin a Yarn Crochet. I love her rag doll patterns but do not like this lobster pattern. The pinchers in my opinion are not shaped right and the legs are too bulky. This pattern uses bulky “blanket” yarn, so I used the plush…