https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading Today’s first reading is Amaziah telling Amos to leave the area and not prophesy. Amos tells him that his wife will become a harlot and his children will die by the sword. In the gospel, a paralytic is healed by Jesus. Jesus said is it better to say I forgive your sins or arise…
Today’s toy is a crocheted pig. Design by Lauren Espy. Using Crafter’s square color pop Craftiss mini and 2.5 mm hook, this pig turned out great! I love the size and low difficulty of Lauren’s patterns.
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070324.cfm Today’s first reading is Paul telling us that we are citizens of God built on the foundation of the apostles with Jesus as the capstone. This includes Thomas, one of the twelve apostles. In the gospel, Jesus appears to the twelve when Thomas is there and tells him to touch his wounds and believe….
Today’s toy is a crocheted bear. Design be Michele Wilcox. It is the January bear and it is supposed to be white, but I had one skein of Big Twist Living yarn. The yarn is worsted weight and I used a 3 mm hook. It is an older pattern so there is a lot of…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070224.cfm Today’s first reading is Amos still warning the people of God’s punishment for their evil ways. Won’t we turn to our Lord, ask for forgiveness? In the gospel, Jesus is asleep in the boat and a storm comes. The disciples wake Jesus and are frightened by the storm. Jesus calms the storm and asks…
Today’s toy is a crocheted macaron. Design by Lauren Espy. Using embroidery floss, six strand, and a 1.5 mm hook, these are very colorful and easy to make. I sent them to a friend’s son who is a bakery chef. I did not put the eyes on them.
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070124.cfm Today’s first reading is from the prophet Amos. All of the prophets in the Old Testament preach of people turning away from sin. Amos is pointing out many ways the people are sinning against God and what the punishment will be. In the gospel, Jesus tells one disciple that it will be difficult to…
Today’s toy is a crocheted cookie. Design by Lauren Espy. Using Crafter’s square and Premier anti-pilling everyday dk and a 3.5 mm hook, this was fun to make with two circles. I put the face on it to make it a toy. I usually leave the faces off of food items.
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/063024.cfm Today’s first reading is telling us God is not about death, but life! Not darkness, but light! Today’s second reading Paul describes community. Give surplus to those who have little. Share the wealth and your spiritual worth will be great. In the gospel, there are two miracles by Jesus. The first is the woman…
Today’s toy is a crocheted whale. Design by Lauren Espy. Using scrap yarn, I know that I made socks with it, so it is a fingering weight. Using 2 mm hook, it was fun to make. My husband asked if bears were my favorite to make. I said birds, but I also like the sea…
