March 21: Hoppy the bunny

Today’s toy is a crocheted bunny. He was crocheted while I took pictures for the design. I have published the design for Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/purchase/kelly-nalley-designs/915886 and Love Crafts. The price is $1. Holding two strands of worsted weight yarn and a 4 mm hook, the bunny sits on its own even without stuffing. I wanted to…

March 20: seal

Today’s toy is a crocheted seal. The design is from Leisure Arts easy crochet critters. I like the shape of this toy, very easy to make, just on the small side. Using Big Twist value in blue ombré and a 3 mm hook, I used Big Twist value in black for the eyes and nose….

March 19: love owl

Today’s toy is a knitted owl. Using Hobby Lobby’s I love this cotton in pewter, dove, and royalty, and a size 2 needle. I am not happy with the blue eyes, but my sister loved it, so I guess some child will love it. Enjoyed the color work on the front. It would also be…

March 14: elephant

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….