June 2: little panda
Today’s toy is a crocheted panda by little crochet farm. Using Big Twist Tshirt yarn from Joann and a 6 mm hook, it turned out much larger. I love how it turned out.
June 2, 2024
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of ChristCorpus Christi https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060224.cfm Today’s first reading is of Moses placing the sacrificed blood on the altar for the covenant with God. The second reading from Hebrews Paul spoke about the new covenant with the blood of Jesus. In the gospel of Mark, the last Supper…
June 1: sunburst sunflower
Today’s toy is Sunburst the sunflower, a crocheted creature. It is a free pattern on the Hobbii website. Using Scheepjes catona cotton and a 2 mm hook, there were 16 petals! At least for the larger ones, you connected them before sewing them onto the head. But the nine on the front row were sewn…
June 1, 2024 Memorial of Saint Justin, Martyr
Today’s first reading tells us to pray in the Holy Spirit. Also wait for the mercy of Jesus that will lead us to eternal life! Amen! In the gospel, they ask Jesus what authority He has to preach the way He does. Jesus asks them, “Was John’s baptism of heavenly or of human origin? Answer…
May 31: daisy toy
Today’s toy is a knitted daisy. This design is by Bernat’s design studio. Using Red heart yarn and 4 mm knitting needles, this toy was fun to make. I didn’t mind the petals or sewing them to the outside edge of the donut. Love the leaves as hands and feet. Such a joy to knit….
May 31, 2024 Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
I just love this feast! What a great way to end the month of May! In the first reading, there is an option, either reading from Zephaniah or Romans. Zephaniah predicts the coming of the Living God, Jesus. Romans says to do good, not evil. In the gospel, the story of Mary’s visit to Elizabeth….
May 30: Berry the pink robin
Today’s toy is a crocheted robin. The pattern is from the book, Colorful Crochet Birds by Ilaria Caliri. Using scraps of acrylic and cotton yarn and a 2.5 mm hook, this bird is thoughtfully constructed. I love how “colorful “ this bird is.
May 30, 2024 Thursday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time
Today’s first reading is from 1Peter and he urges the people to turn away from those evils of the world that are keeping them from holiness. I strive for that every day. In the gospel, Jesus heals the blind man who asks Jesus to have pity on him. Am I spiritually blind? Can I not…
May 29: kitty
Today’s toy is a crocheted kitty. Using Red Heart shimmer and 2.5 mm hook, this toy was designed by me. I saw a picture on Pinterest and thought to try making it. I put the back paws too far back. The tail is cute.
May 29, 2024 Wednesday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time
Today’s first reading focused on our purification through the blood of the lamb, Jesus. Also stating the word of God, which is also Jesus, has been proclaimed to us, my word of this year. In the gospel, James and John ask to sit at the right and left of Jesus in heaven. Jesus said that…