November 19: gnome

November 19: gnome

Today’s item is a crocheted gnome. Design by ToysMelena. Using Premier Just Yarn teddy, Just chenille, and a 3 mm hook, this was an easy ornament and so soft and squishy. I adorned two of them differently. One has v stitches on the hat and the other one I used tinsel I bought at Dollar…

November 17: snowman

November 17: snowman

Today’s item is a knitted snowman hugging a gift card. Design by Lily / Sugar’n Cream. Using Premier Just Yarn and 3.25 mm knitting needles, this was fun to make. I didn’t like the arms of the card holder. I made other snowmen that just have a pocket, not arms. The Just Yarn is at…

November 15: elephant

November 15: elephant

Today’s toy is a crocheted elephant lovey. Design by Craftingintx, but I used the ears from Loopsandlovecrochet.com. Using Loops and Threads sweet snuggles lite, Bernat blanket, and hook sizes 4.5 and 6 mm, I wanted the elephant’s trunk to be pointing up. That was accomplished. Loveys are a joy to make. I need to add…

November 14: gnomes

November 14: gnomes

Today’s item is actually two crocheted gift card holders. One you lift up the hat and the second the card is in a pocket in the back. Design by MelenaToys and Craftingintx. Using blanket yarn for one and velvet yarn for the other, I also embellished one with red wire and beads. Embellishment is fun!

November 12: pig

November 12: pig

Today’s toy is a crocheted pig. Design by Mariska Vos-Bolman. Using Bernat sparkle, Yarn Bee velvety smooth sparkle and a 3.25 mm hook, I didn’t like the thick yarn for the eyes. I will use thinner yarn in the future especially when the yarn is black. It was a cute pattern. Love the sparkle in…

November 11: Christmas gnome

November 11: Christmas gnome

Today’s toy is a crocheted gnome in traditional Christmas colors. Design by Pinktomatocrochet. Using Bernat velvet, Loops and Threads chenille, Premier just chenille, and a 3 mm hook, this was a joy to make! Love traditional Christmas colors, especially when the red is a deep color. Etsy listing: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1817906101/handmade-crocheted-christmas-colors?click_key=faaad2c2ca3acf659d49f0cce51c69b0336bfe4d%3A1817906101&click_sum=85b7f2c6&ref=shop_home_active_6