https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062924-Day.cfm Today’s first reading is of Peter’s imprisonment and the angel breaks the chains and allows him to leave the prison. The second reading is Paul’s goodbye speech to Timothy from prison. He knows he is going to heaven. In the gospel, Jesus asks who he is and Peter said He is the Christ. Then…
Today’s toy is a crocheted ghost. My pattern. Using Mainstays cozy chenille yarn and 4.5 mm hook, this is a quick make for the trick or treaters for Halloween. I plan to make candy corn and spiders as well to hold the candy. I am using a sharpie for the eyes and mouth. Quicker to…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062824.cfm Today’s first reading is the second time the Babylonians destroyed Jerusalem and took the people to Babylon, in exile. They did leave some of the poor behind to work the land. My commentary said that the ones who made the most from what they had did the will of God. In the gospel, Jesus…
Today’s toy is a crocheted jack-o-lantern. Using Bernat blanket yarn and a 4.5 mm hook, I used a sharpie for the face. I am making these for the kids on Halloween. Keeping the bottom open for the treat.
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062724.cfm Today’s first reading is the punishment of the Lord for the people not following the laws of God. Babylon seized the king and deported all of the Jews out of Jerusalem. My commentary said the Jewish people probably made the best of the situation though. In the gospel, we wrap up the sermon on…
Today’s toy is a crocheted cat. My design. Using Premier Bloom chenille yarn and 4.5 mm hook, I wanted to see if the yarn shedded with crochet as badly as knitting. Yes, it does. I do not like this yarn, but love the bloom colorways. The tail was crocheted while crocheting the rounds, just chain…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062624.cfm Today’s first reading is about the book of laws for the Jews was found in the temple. A scribe reads it to the king. The king declares to all the people the laws and a return of the covenant. In the gospel, Jesus warns of wolves in sheep’s clothing. He said a good tree…
Today’s toy is a knitted whale. The pattern is by Jean Greenhowe. Using Craft star acrylic yarn and size 0 needles, this is rather small. I like the construction. Maybe next time I will add wire so it can be posed.
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062524.cfm Today’s first reading is about war against God’s people. Hezekiah asked the Lord to save his people from the Assyrians and God answered. The Assyrians were sent back to their land. In the gospel, we are still reading about the sermon on the mount that starts in Matthew 5. Jesus tells us three things:…
Today’s toy is a crocheted ghost. I plan on making little toys for Halloween again this year. I followed a pattern for the first one, but then changed it. Using Red heart super saver and 3 mm hook, this was super quick.
