Today’s toy is a crocheted elephant. This design is from spin a yarn. She has many free “rag doll” patterns that I want to make. The design is simple, worked back and forth in rows and then the panels are joined while stuffing. I chose to make the bird for the top of the head….
Today’s first reading is a conversation between Moses and God. God wants to destroy the people because they are worshipping idols. Moses begs for mercy and God gives them mercy. In the gospel, Jesus is testifying to who he is. He does say that those who reject the written Word of God aren’t going to…
Today’s toy is a crocheted fox. I used a pattern but I do not see my notes in Ravelry and don’t remember who the designer is. I used cotton yarn for the toy so the detail is great. Love the tail. Used scraps from stash especially the green shirt that is Knit Picks essential kettle…
Today’s first reading is from Isaiah when the people return from Babylonian exile. The Lord speaks of renewing and rebuilding and that He is with them always. In the gospel, Jesus tells us about the relationship between Him and the Father. He says “I do not seek my own will but the will of the…
Today’s toy is a crocheted fairy. 🧚♂️ I started at the top of the doll and worked down to the feet. Then the arms were crocheted onto the body by picking up stitches and doing short rows for the shoulders. The top of the head was crocheted in black for the hair. The neck was…
Today’s first reading an angel shows Ezekiel the water flowing from the sanctuary. It was a healing water that will feed the trees so that they will produce fruit. In the gospel, Jesus heals a man that has been waiting to go into the healing pool of troubled water, but never seems to get to…
Today’s toy is a knitted beagle. This pattern is from a magazine insert for knitting all of the Peanuts characters. The designer is Sachiyo Ishii. I used Mainstays cotton in arctic white and black and a 2 mm size 0 knitted needle. Love this pattern. I plan to also knit the dog house.
Today’s first reading is from prophet Isaiah, God says he will create a new heaven and a new earth. Is he talking about Jesus? In the gospel, Jesus leaves his hometown and returns to the town where he turned water into wine. He performs another miracle of healing a man’s son with just his words….
Today’s toy is a crocheted alien. I just thought I would play with shapes and arms and legs in a spiral. That is tactile for babies and children, like a fidget toy. Using striping yarn (red heart super saver stripes in Neon) was fun. Since it is a heavy worsted weight yarn, I used 4…
Today, the fourth Sunday of Lent is called Laetare Sunday similar to Gaudete Sunday which is the third Sunday of Advent. The priest wears pink that symbolizes joy, hope, and anticipation. It reminds the faithful that even during times of penance and preparation, there is always reason to rejoice and hope. Jesus said that a…
