Inspired by this Pinterest image I decided to create my own version with a little willow wreath I brought from Hobbycraft ages ago and lots of mini chicks I found in Sainsburys Supermarket for a pound. I was going to stick the chicks in place but found that they could be fixed just by poking their little feet under the willow branches, leaving me to update or change the wreath should I wish after Easter.

I do like a quick fix project! Crochet projects can be very satisfying to work, but they can take time to complete.

Saying that , this morning I did manage to complete not one, but two crochet projects! A friend of mine had asked for two Easter toys, one for each of her children, as alternatives to chocolate eggs. She asked me only last week and needed them by today so I was busy, busy, busy. Here are the results…

one tiny mouse with his egg, inspired by this Pinterest image, and …

one hatching cutie of a chick, worked from this free Ravelry pattern by amilovers.

I’m really happy with the two Easter buddies.

I hope my friend’s children like them too.

As a quick side note, does anyone else find sewing up the most stressful part of the whole crocheting toys process? I worry about ruining all my hard work by getting the face wrong. The face gives the toy its character and it has to be right! Sorry, but it does! It doesn’t have to be ‘perfect’, a lopsided smile can be endearing, but the features have to perfectly ‘fit’ the toy and its personality! Toys all have personalities, right?! I know, crazy lady!

Anyway, I have a few other Easter projects I’m hoping to show you, so catch up with you again soon? I am finding this blogging malarkey is proving to be a good motivation for finally completing some of my unfinished projects! x