August 9: hanging plant with strawberries

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 the toy is a stuffed heart that has arms and legs. I put big eyes on her and gave her scary lips. I was trying to give her sexy Betty Boop lips, but it didn’t turn out so great. This pattern is from @momsstitchetti on Instagram. I couldn’t find it anywhere else. I used…

Today’s toy is a crocheted macaron. Design by Lauren Espy. Using embroidery floss, six strand, and a 1.5 mm hook, these are very colorful and easy to make. I sent them to a friend’s son who is a bakery chef. I did not put the eyes on them.

Today’s toy is a crocheted pig. Design by Lauren Espy. Using Crafter’s square color pop Craftiss mini and 2.5 mm hook, this pig turned out great! I love the size and low difficulty of Lauren’s patterns.