August 7: beluga whale

Today’s toy is a crocheted beluga whale. Design by Theresa’s crochet shop. Her pattern for this whale has two parts. The first part is for using plush yarn. The second part uses worsted weight yarn. Two different sizes. Using Red Heart Super Saver and a 2.5 mm hook, this was the same pattern as before….

August 7, 2024 Wednesday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080724.cfm In the first reading, God is speaking with Jeremiah about the state of the people of Israel. He said he would restore them and make them great again after their time spent in Babylon. In the gospel, Jesus encountered the Canaanite woman who pleads for Him to heal her daughter from a demonic possession….

August 6: mouse

Today’s toy is a crocheted mouse. Design by Sweet Softies. Another mouse made with white yarn this time. These are perfect for keychains or backpack buddies. Using Red heart super saver, Hobby Lobby’s Yarn ID, and a 2.5 mm hook, this mouse is so quick to make. https://www.ravelry.com/projects/CraftingInTx/pocket-mouse-doll

August 6, 2024 Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080624.cfm In today’s first reading, Daniel had a vision of the Lord sitting on the throne in heaven. In the second reading, Peter tells of the transfiguration of the Lord. In the gospel, Matthew, Mark, and Luke all tell of the transfiguration of the Lord and state the words from the Father, “This is my…

August 5: lamb

Today’s toy is a crocheted lamb. Design by Lua Martinez. Using Bernat blanket, bernat velvet, and a 4 mm hook, this was fun to make. Making the body first and then surface crocheting loops in a spiral. This design is supposed to be a lot smaller, but I used super bulky weight.

August 5, 2024 Monday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080524.cfm In the first reading a false prophet comes to Jeremiah. Many believe his words, but not Jeremiah. God tells him to tell the false prophet that he will die within a year. He did die that year. In the gospel, Jesus feeds 5000+ with a few loaves and fishes. When all were fed there…

August 4, 2024 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080424.cfm In the first reading, the Jews in the desert say Give us something to eat. God provides quail and bread from heaven. In the second reading, Paul says to forget your old self and focus on your new life in the Spirit. In the gospel, people following Jesus want more food, the never ending…

August 3, 2024 Saturday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080324.cfm Today’s first reading is about the persecution of Jeremiah. He speaks badly about the people and they want to kill him. At that time, he convinces them that the Lord sent him and it is only the word of the Lord that he preaches. The leaders protect him from death. In the gospel, the…