August 27: frog
Today’s toy is a crocheted frog. Design by Sweet softies. Using Red Heart speckle and a 2.5 mm hook, this frog turned out small enough to be a keychain. I will make some using plush yarn so they will be bigger.
August 27, 2024 Memorial of Saint Monica
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082724.cfm In the first reading Paul is trying to encourage a faithful life for the Thessalonians. Hold fast to the traditions. He asked Jesus to encourage our hearts and strengthen them. In the gospel Jesus continued with the 7 woes. Be careful to not just focus on the details of the laws, but focus on…
August 26: chicken
Today’s toy is a crocheted chicken. Design by Sweet softies. Using Mainstays anti-pilling acrylic, Red Heart Speckle, and a 2.5 mm crochet hook, I used a swirl granny square pattern. I always forget the tail feathers. After taking pictures, I had to go back to add them. I like this pattern because you can make…
August 26, 2024 Monday of the Twenty-first Week in Ordinary Time
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082624.cfm Today’s first reading is back to the New Testament. Paul is elated by the faith of the Thessalonians and their perseverance through persecution. Keep the faith! In the gospel, Jesus tells of the first three of seven woes. From Living Space commentary: The Seven Woes are: Jesus keeps calling them hypocrites. Let’s review our…
August 25: dragon
Today’s toy is a crocheted dragon. Design by Stitches be crazie on YouTube. Using Premier Bloom Chenille, Just chenille, and a 4.5 mm hook, this was an interesting construction. I was intending to make Sweet Softies dragon, I have the pattern written out. I still need to make that dragon. This one is cute and…
August 25, 2024 Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082524.cfm In the first reading, Joshua says for him, he must serve the Lord and then the people confirm that they will serve the Lord! For He is our God. Amen! In the second reading, Paul said that wives should be subordinate to their husbands and that husbands should love their wives as they love…
August 24: chick
Today’s toy is a crocheted chick. Using Premier bloom chenille and a 4.5 mm hook, I made up the pattern for a smaller version of yesterday’s chick. The pattern is on my Ravelry project page https://www.ravelry.com/projects/CraftingInTx/chick-keychain
August 24, 2024 Feast of Saint Bartholomew, Apostle
https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading Today’s first reading is from Revelation stating the beauty of heaven and the twelve thrones for the 12 tribes of Israel. There the names of the apostles are written. In the gospel, Jesus spoke with Nathanael recalling His first encounter with him. Then Nathanael claimed who Jesus really is. Nathanael is Bartholomew, one of…
August 23: chick
Today’s toy is a crocheted chick. Design by Merutoys. Using Premier’s Bloom chenille and a 4.5 mm hook, this chick was modified since I used thicker yarn. For the body, I increased to 24, then 28, then 32, 5 rounds at 32. Decrease the same way. I only did two rounds instead of 3 rounds…
August 23, 2024 Friday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082324.cfm In today’s first reading, God shows Ezekiel His power by taking a pile of bones and making them whole again with flesh covering. God said He will bring Jerusalem back just as He did with the bones. God doesn’t give up on His people. In the gospel, people ask Jesus what the greatest of…