All posts tagged: crochet toys

Easter Projects part 1

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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 …

Exploring the Midnight Zone!

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Generally speaking it tends to be quite easy to find crochet patterns for toys of animals that are cute. An animal only need to have big adorable eyes, be perhaps fluffy and appear to mimic certain endearing human traits or emotions, and Pinterest is awash with awesome inspiration and patterns. So, what do you do when your child asks for a deep sea Angler Fish!!! My son loves all things to do with the sea and ocean. The Blue Planet DVDs have been played on a loop in our house. I love that he is so into it, but have you seen these guys?! (He also likes dinosaurs, but Nanny’s already knitted up a whole bucketful of these prehistoric fellas!) I searched and searched for a pattern online but with little success and then, when visiting my local library, I discovered ‘75 Shells, Coral & Colourful Creatures of the Sea to Knit & Crochet‘ by Jessica Polka. Boy, was I happy because there, on one of the last pages, was a pattern for none other than my elusive Angler Fish! Hurrah! …

Tea for two

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  A gift for a special little girl. I got the original pattern from here. However, inspired by the Disney movie Beauty and the Beast, I wanted to give the finished teapot and cups each some eyes and character. Only trouble was hiding the backs of the safety eyes.   I decided to crochet little disks of ‘tea’, which I attached to the tops of the teapot and cups, and this then meant I was able to stuff them. Next the biscuits! Well of course! I managed to work up my own versions of  a Jammy Dodger, Custard Cream and chocolate chip cookie before finding a lovely YouTube tutorial and a cupcake magically appeared! Afternoon tea anyone? D x    

A little mouse went fishing one day…

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  A friend’s son collects toy mice and it was his birthday recently. Feeling inspired and having a deadline (which always helps motivate!) I got creating and this little chap appeared. I was really chuffed! I was initially inspired by this Pinterest image but decided to turn his leaf into a boat instead of a bed. Suddenly I couldn’t stop! Almost immediately he had acquired a fishing rod, complete with cheese and his would be bedding became a picnic blanket. Then he needed a bag and finally a friend to share his adventures! x