Today’s toy is a crocheted butterfly. Design by Knitting love on YouTube. Using Coats and Clark neon thread, Mainstays cozy chenille, Red Heart nylon thread, 1.5, 2.5, 4.5 mm hooks, and pony beads, I made various sizes of fidget toys and keychains. They are easy to make and a great gift for someone who needs…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120224.cfm We start the Advent season! Today’s first reading is from Isaiah. They go up the mountain to worship the Lord. He will judge His people and we will walk with Him. This is speaking of the coming of Jesus. We must prepare a place for Him, worthy of Him. In the gospel, Jesus was…
Today’s item is a crocheted cup or bowl with a Christmas tree on the side. Design by Craftingintx. Using Bernat holiday sparkle, Premier just yarn, and a 4 mm hook, this was inspired by a photo on Pinterest. I would loop the yarn through the cardboard cylinder and work a slip stitch until enough strands…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120124.cfm In the first reading Jeremiah speaks about the coming of Jesus. He said that Jerusalem will be saved. In the second reading Paul talks about how to live as instructed by him.”Conduct yourselves to please God. In the gospel, Jesus spoke of the second coming. “Be vigilant at all times and pray that you have…
Today’s toy is a knitted mouse. Design by Amanda Berry. Using Bernat velvet, Mainstays velvet, and 3 mm needles, this was fun to knit. I like how squishy it is. Planning to make the other three designs. First time using Mainstays velvet yarn. It doesn’t have much structure, but the softness is unbelievable. I wish…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/113024.cfm Today’s first reading is about the faith you must have, with the gospel on your lips, so you can be saved. Don’t we all want salvation? To walk one day with the Lord? Keep His commandments and ask for forgiveness when we falter. Proclaim the good news! In the gospel, Jesus called four apostles…
Today’s toy is a crocheted grinch with heart. Design by Nocatchyname on YouTube. Using Big Twist, Premier Just yarn, and a 3 mm hook, this tutorial was easy to follow. The green colorway is called slime (lol) I think he needs more definition in the face. The heart was my addition.
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112924.cfm Today’s first reading is from Revelation. John spoke of a new heaven and earth. The old will pass away. Let’s prepare! You do not know the hour or the day. In the gospel, Jesus also spoke about the heaven and earth passing away, but He said his word will never die. That’s what you…
Today’s toy is a crocheted grinch. Design by Ana Carolina Figueiredo. Using Red Heart crochet nylon thread and a 2.25 mm hook, this is such a cute pattern. I have made three now and probably will make more since I bought more green yarn, the perfect green for the grinch.
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112824.cfm Two sets of readings today because it is Thanksgiving Day in the United States. First reading from Revelation: an angel has a millstone throwing it into the sea. It was supposed to represent the end to the idolatry in Rome. There would be destruction and ruin. From my commentary: “The passage ends with the…
