September 1: eyeballs
Today’s item is a crocheted car ornament of eyeballs. Design by Craftingintx. Using Red Heart and a 3 mm hook, these are simple to make. I used the nylon cord from Red Heart to make the veins and string. Very effective.
September 1, 2024 Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090124.cfm In today’s first reading, Moses said to keep the commandments. He also said the others will look to Israel as great people because their God is close. In the second reading, James said to care for orphans and widows in their affliction. He said to keep oneself unstained by the world. In the gospel,…
August 31: elf
Today’s toy is a crocheted elf doll. Design by the left handed crocheter. Using Big Twist, Red Heart, Hobbii rainbow cotton, and a 3 mm hook, this was fun to make. My trick for jogless joins was recorded but it wasn’t good. I will probably make a boy elf and record again.
August 31, 2024 Saturday of the Twenty-first Week in Ordinary Time
https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading Today’s first reading is Paul said Whoever boasts, should boast in the Lord. And not yourself. Humility is a virtue. in the gospel, Jesus tells the parable of the servants and the talents. Some made more but one his it and returned it to his master. It was taken from him and he suffered….
August 30: bat
Today’s toy is a crocheted bat. Design by Kein Maker. Using Bernat blanket, Bernat velvet, and a 4 mm hook, I really am disappointed in the eyes I made for this bat. The pattern doesn’t say to put eye in, so I crocheted bug eyes for it and then put white around the eyes so…
August 30, 2024 Friday of the Twenty-first Week in Ordinary Time
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/083024.cfm In today’s first reading, Paul told the people of Corinth how they should be living. He was their guide to becoming children of God focusing on the life of Jesus. He also said God’s lack of wisdom is greater than the wisest of man. God’s weakness is stronger than that of the strongest of…
August 29: Halloween hanging ornament
Today’s item is a crocheted car ornament for Halloween. Design by Craftingintx. Using different acrylic yarns and both 2.25 and 3 mm hooks, I made a pumpkin, ghost, cat, and spider to hang off of a planter. I think it would look better with DMC floss. Maybe, I will try that next year.
August 29, 2024 Memorial of the Passion of Saint John the Baptist
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082924.cfm In today’s first reading, Paul started his letter to the Corinthians. He called himself the least of the apostles. He called them the church of God. The Christians at that time were gathered in secret at each other’s homes. The end of the reading is God is faithful. Amen! In the gospel, the story…
August 28: mittens and stockings
Today’s items are six mitten ornaments and six stocking ornaments that I crocheted. This is for a mini yarn swap that I am doing with Carla on CarlaKnits on YouTube. Using Bernat sparkle, Big twist twinkle, and a 4.5 mm hook, these were quick to make. They will be a great addition to the swap….
August 28, 2024 Memorial of Saint Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082824.cfm Today’s first reading is Paul telling the Thessalonians not to be idle waiting for the second coming of Christ. He said if you don’t work, you shouldn’t eat. He was harsh to get the point across. He didn’t want the people to give up. In the gospel, Jesus concluded the seven woes to the…