June 8: Gigi raccoon

Today’s toy is a crocheted raccoon lovey. This pattern is by Elisa Sartori. I didn’t realize how big the pattern would be. After the head, I decided there would not be enough yarn, so I crocheted the blanket with different yarns. The yarns used: Hobby Lobby’s soft secret, Big Twist twinkle, and Yarn Art Jeans….

June 7: teddy

Today’s toy is a crocheted teddy. I followed a design on Threads for an elephant and changed the face and ears for a bear. Using Bernat Softee Baby cotton, YarnArt jeans yarn, and a 2 mm hook, this was a quick make. I like the contrasting color for the paws and the toes.

June 5: raccoon

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….

May 31: daisy toy

Today’s toy is a knitted daisy. This design is by Bernat’s design studio. Using Red heart yarn and 4 mm knitting needles, this toy was fun to make. I didn’t mind the petals or sewing them to the outside edge of the donut. Love the leaves as hands and feet. Such a joy to knit….