Crafting

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

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

Today’s toy is a crocheted penguin lovey. Design by ChiWei Ranck. Using Bernat blanket, Mainstays cozy chenille, and a 4.5 mm hook, I did the moss stitch in a square blanket and then made the penguin parts to sew onto the blanket. Great use of the black, gray, and white marled yarn. I will probably…

Today’s toy is a crocheted turtle. Design by Tidzhen Gyuldzhu. Using Loops and Threads petite purls, Bernat velvet, Bernat holiday sparkle, and a 3 mm hook, this turtle is adorable with a rose shell. I am using it as a pin cushion. I might sell it just because I need a flat surface for my…

Today’s toy is a crocheted seahorse attached to a lovey blanket. Design for the seahorse is the Red Heart design team. Using Big Twist, Red Heart, and a 3 mm hook, the tail of the toy was difficult to construct. I love how the yarn pooled in the blanket. Sharing a photo to my sister,…

Today’s toy is a crocheted turtle. Same designer as yesterday, but a smaller version. Using Sweet snuggles lite and a 3 mm hook, this turtle was so fast and cute! It was still more of a land turtle. I like the blue shell. Etsy listing: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1803697332/handmade-crocheted-plush-toy-land-turtle?click_key=fe4e50970e7fb3a06276f40b0e44135473141f01%3A1803697332&click_sum=8b829807&ref=shop_home_active_5

Today’s toy is a crocheted turtle. Design by Megs makes. Using Bernat blanket, Sweet snuggles lite, and a 4.5 mm hook, this was fun to make. Love turtles! I made the land turtle but you can make fins instead. The shell looked more like the land turtle. Etsy listing: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1817889849/handmade-crocheted-plush-turtle-stuffed?click_key=13390ee457d31f370eb823dd34acb8ede484cb35%3A1817889849&click_sum=7f2d68a7&ref=shop_home_active_4

Today’s toy is a crocheted penguin. Design by Hakiyazart on Instagram. Using Bernat blanket, Mainstays cozy chenille, and a 4.5 mm hook, I did a zipper chain around the colorwork on the face. @nocatchyname, Ella, didn’t like the look of the colorwork changes on the face, so I thought I would try the pattern. The…

Today’s toy is a crocheted bear. Design by Craftingintx. Using Bernat blanket, Loops and Threads Sweet Snuggles Lite, and a 4.5 mm hook, his tummy is super soft and squishy. When I design bears I always try to make a very large tummy. I do not like how the yarn sheds, but it is super…