https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070924.cfm Today’s first reading focuses on the idols being built in Northern Israel during Hosea’s time. Scripture says”the LORD is not pleased with them”. Not good. What are our idols of today’s times? I often look at my abundance and wonder… Today’s gospel: Jesus heals a mute man, by driving out the demon. People say…
Today’s toy is a crocheted unicorn. Pattern tutorial on YouTube by cotton candy crafts. Using Bernat velvet, Lion Brand ice cream yarn, Red Heart super saver, and a 3 mm hook, this did take quite a while and it is large. I like how the belly is added after the legs and back are made….
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070824.cfm Today’s first reading is from the prophet Hosea. He was from northern Israel and he was betrayed by his wife, adultery. My commentary says that he writes about God’s relationship with man as a marriage. John and Paul make this reference in the New Testament. God wants his people to return to the covenant…
Today’s toy is a crocheted bear. Square bear from Yarnspirations. Using minis from Amazon, Yarn ID, and a 3.5 mm hook, this was simple. You start with a square and change colors for the different parts of the bear. I like the ribbing for the shirt collar. I added the flower for the front. Not…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070724.cfm Today’s first reading is of a prophet who God sends to the people of Israel. He said so that the people know there was a prophet among them. In the second reading Paul said he is better doing the will of the Father in his suffering. Good comes from the bad in our lives….
Today’s toy is a crocheted turtle. Design by Lauren Espy. Using Knit Picks Dishie, acrylic minis from Amazon, and a 2.5 mm hook, turtles are so fun to make. I put a floral stone in each foot. This turtle sits beside me in the living room.
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070624.cfm Today’s first reading is the hope of God returning the Jews to their given land. God promises that His people will not be taken from their land again. My commentary said that all of the readings today are about God’s overwhelming abundance. In the gospel, Jesus tried to explain why his disciples do not…
Today’s toy is a crocheted crab. Design by Irene Strange. I got the pattern from a magazine online. Using Catona cotton, Elann.com cotton, and a 2.5 mm hook, this was a fun colorful pattern. I gave it to my sister for her birthday because she is the sign, Cancer, the crab.
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070524.cfm Today’s first reading is still Amos trying to warn the people of the wrath of God for the sinfulness. He said that the people will yearn for the word of God that will be taken from them. I wish more people today would yearn for the word. There are two meanings for the word….
Today’s toy is a crocheted sheep. Design by Kein Maker. Using Regia sock yarn, Crafter’s Square and a 2 mm hook, this was quick to make. I used thinner yarn than called for in the pattern. It probably looks cuter with the blanket yarn.
