Today’s toy is a crocheted duck. Design by Sweet Softies. This is good luck duck #5. I must love making this pattern! Using Just Chenille from the dollar tree and a 2.5 mm hook, this pattern has great shaping and works with all weights of yarn. The bill is made using DMC floss and a…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081224.cfm In the first reading, Ezekiel had a vision of God. My commentary said that Ezekiel was in Babylonian exile at the time, so it was significant that God was among them, far away from the temple. God is always with us. In the gospel, Jesus tells the disciples that he will suffer, die, and…
Today’s item is a crocheted hanging plant. Design by Nghiem Khanh Ninh. Using DMC floss, Knitaholic sock yarn, Hobby Lobby’s Yarn ID, Lion Brand chenille, and both 2 and 3 mm hooks, this is a fun make. I like the plant string of pearls and the red flowers are a great addition. You can hang…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081124.cfm In today’s first reading Elijah asks God to end his life. He gives up. But God doesn’t give up on him. He provides food and drink for his long journey ahead. In the second reading, Paul urged to live in the example of Jesus. He gave everything for us and our sin. Imitate Christ….
Today’s toy is a crocheted turtle or tortoise. Design by Medaami Patterns. Using Premier bloom chenille and a 4.5 mm hook, this turtle is adorable. The pattern is for a miniature pet for a doll, but I crocheted it with plush yarn, so it is 4”x3”.
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081024.cfm In today’s first reading, Paul said God loves a cheerful giver. God is good all the time! In the gospel, Jesus said that “Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will preserve it for eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there…
Today’s featured item isn’t a toy, but it is stuffed. It is a crocheted hanging plant with strawberries. Design by Nghiem Khanh Ninh. I don’t know if I used the correct weight of yarn. Using many different yarns for the correct colors and a 2 mm hook, it was too large for its intended location…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080924.cfm In today’s first reading, Nineveh is conquered by God. God is upset that the innocent are being killed. He is our defender. In the gospel, Jesus said if you want to come after Him, you must deny yourself and take up your cross. He tells His disciples about His fate. He does say, “For…
Today’s toy is a crocheted mouse. Design by Sweet Softies. This will be a keychain for my Etsy shop, http://Www.etsy.com/shop/craftingintxcrafts Using Hobby Lobby’s Yarn ID, some scrap yarn, and a 2.5 mm hook, this is an adorable pattern with the arms along the surface of the belly. I will definitely use that in one of…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080824.cfm In today’s first reading, God talks of a new covenant for His people. Not like the ones so easily broken. He is talking about the living covenant, Jesus. In the gospel, Jesus asks the apostles “who do you say I am?” Peter said “You are the Christ, the Son of God” Jesus then gives…
