October 28: elephant

Today’s toy is a crocheted bear. Design by Terry Kimbrough, in the book holiday bears. I used the pattern for the bee bear, but just used one variegated color for the tummy. Using King Cole Christmas chunky, Lion Brand Heartland, and 4 mm hook, this bear was fun to make. The pattern is quite old,…

Today’s toy is a crocheted pig. Designed by Lonemer creations. Using Big Twist plush and Yarn Art Jeans and a 4 mm hook, this was my third version of the pattern, first using bulky yarn. I love the brown on the light pink for the facial features.

Today’s toy is a crocheted lamb. Design by Lua Martinez. Using Bernat blanket, bernat velvet, and a 4 mm hook, this was fun to make. Making the body first and then surface crocheting loops in a spiral. This design is supposed to be a lot smaller, but I used super bulky weight.

Today’s toy is a crocheted raccoon from Lauren Espy’s book, Animal Amigurumi Adventures volume 1. Using all the sparkle yarn, Joann’s Big Twist Twinkle, Soft Secret party, and a 2.5 mm hook, this pattern was fun to make. I didn’t realize the size of these patterns based on the book photos. They are rather large….

Today’s toy is another crocheted cat from Little Crochet Farm. Http://www.littlecrochetfarm.com yarn used: Mainstays cozy chenille in white. I used scraps of blue and pink for the face. Very easy pattern with bobbles for the feet.