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 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

November 10: bee

November 10: bee

Today’s toy is a crocheted bee. Design by Laser Llama Boutique. Using Bernat blanket, Mainstays cozy chenille, and a 4.5 mm hook, this was quick and easy. I like the black and yellow contrast. And the white wings! Etsy listing: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1818073433/handmade-crocheted-bumblebee-plush?click_key=da4d6e5829c418303f21c91b76b4f4fb0d8c48c3%3A1818073433&click_sum=76bf66de&ref=shop_home_active_7