July 22: Christmas tree gnome

Today’s toy is a crocheted duck, a design by Spin A Yarn. Using many different yarns: Big Twist in black, Lion Brand mandala sparkle in pink, yarn Id in indigo, and Soft secret in butter. I used 4.5 mm hook and held two strands together to make the toy bigger. These designs are crocheted in…

Today’s toy is a crocheted cow. Design by Kali Dahle. Using Red Heart super saver, Lion Brand Pound of Love, and a 3 mm hook, I changed the pattern from a highland cow to a UT longhorn. It is super cute! It has knotted legs, but is also stuffed, so I wouldn’t call it a…

Today’s item is a crocheted hanging plant. Design by Nghiem Khanh Ninh. Using DMC floss, Knitaholic sock yarn, Hobby Lobby’s Yarn ID, Lion Brand chenille, and both 2 and 3 mm hooks, this is a fun make. I like the plant string of pearls and the red flowers are a great addition. You can hang…

Today’s toy is an octopus. I am using acrylic minis and sometimes I run out before finishing a toy, so with the octopus, I crocheted the body in blue, the belly in pink, and the tentacles in purple. I shared a picture with family and got no response. It is cute! This toy didn’t have…