Today’s item is a crocheted candy cane. Design by Craftingintx. Using Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn Sparkle and a 3 mm hook, this is a simple design. I used a hair roller from Dollar tree to put inside so I could bend it into shape. Love the simplicity of red and white stripes for…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120724.cfm Today’s first reading is hopeful. Isaiah says God will heal. God will answer you when you ask for help. Isaiah talks about God providing in nature with water and nourishment. He also says that God will heal. In the gospel, Jesus had pity for the crowds, like sheep without a shepherd. He sends out…
Today’s toy is the crocheted head to the mean one from the classic Christmas book, How the Grinch stole Christmas. It is an ornament. Using Red Heart nylon crochet thread, Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn sparkle, and a 3 mm hook, the green is the perfect shade. This is my design. I worked on…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120624.cfm In today’s first reading Isaiah is filled with hope with the promises of God. The meek shall be filled with joy and the poor will rejoice in the Lord. Those who do evil will come to an end. The response today is “The Lord is my light and my salvation” In the gospel, Jesus…
Today’s toy is a crocheted dinosaur. Design by Mamma made minis. Using Bernat blanket and both 6 and 8 mm hooks, this was a fun make. I enjoy the toys without stuffing, but my sister often says they look dead. The spikes are crocheted separately and individually sewn to the body. That was the only…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120524.cfm Today’s first reading is from Isaiah and speaks of God again from the mountain top. What resonated with me was “He humbles those in high places…It is trampled underfoot by the needy, by the footsteps of the poor” In the gospel, Jesus told a parable to say that we must have a firm foundation…
Today’s toy is a knittted Christmas tree with beads so it works as a fidget toy. Design by Craftingintx. Using Bernat velvet and size 10 (6 mm) knitting needles, this was quick to make. I used a crochet hook to put the silver beads on every other row. I would decrease one stitch in from…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120424.cfm Today’s readings are about God’s abundance that He provides for all people. Isaiah said that the Lord will destroy death. He also talks about God on the mountain. Praise to God in the highest! In the gospel, Jesus heals many, but is moved by the crowd not getting to eat. He asks for food…
Today’s item is a crocheted gnome ornament. Design by Craftingintx. Using Premier Just Chenille, Hobby Lobby Fur the moment, and a 4.5 mm hook, I am trying to get the right shape for the hat. I added the snowflake button. Super cute!
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120324.cfm In the first reading, Isaiah spoke about the coming of the child, Jesus. He said that predator would lie with prey. Everyone would get along. He would bring peace to the land. In the gospel, filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus gives thanks to God. The setting is after Jesus sent out the disciples…
