I Love Crochet Loveys!

[@leemac]

I’m yet to try working with blanket yarn, but honestly, your video has me one click away from buying a massive cart full of every colour available in my area and surrounding areas 😂! Marsha, they are all absolutely PRECIOUS 💝✨! They are all fabulous, but those puppies 🥰🥰🥰❤❤❤!! (And blue multicoloured dinosaur is totally next level 💙!) Oh my goodness ❤ Henny Penny! I need to learn to save commenting until I have finished watching people’s videos 😂 Far out, Mr Mouse’s ears 😍!! Oh my goodness, the monsters 🥹💕 Oh man, there’s the cuteness overload - the bunnies!! Those ears!! They are all so sweet 💖 and so, so well made. Thank you for sharing them with us 💝 Loved seeing them all x

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Hello!! Thank you!!! I so enjoy making them, and I'm sure I will continue to make more. Mamma Made Minis has more cute patterns on her Etsy that I want to make!! 😁 Have a great day!!🥰

[@juliesnell2570]

Absolutely love how you paired these with books! What an amazing gift for a baby or little one. Can’t wait to do this!

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Thank you! I love giving them as gifts! Thanks for stopping by! 🥰

[@StrawberryBonnieCrochet]

They are all so precious! 💖

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Thank you! I enjoy making them! 🥰

[@carolinefortheloveofcrochet]

I am not a person who gravitates towards the loveys but seeing all your makes me want to❤🧶 I really enjoyed you sharing the books with loveys that is such a sweet idea. ❤🧶

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Thank you! There is a quick and easy make. I enjoy gifting them. Have a great day!🥰

[@alannahawkins]

Hello!!! These lovies are all so cute and cuddly!! What great gifts these will make paired with the books!! I need to get some of this yarn, and these patterns!!! Keep crocheting yarny friend 💜💜💜

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Hello!!! Thank you! I enjoy giving them as gifts. I appreciate you stopping by. Have a great day! 🤟🏻

[@ksmomcrochets]

Awesome lovies! I love the idea of making a character and pairing it with a book, that would be a wonderful baby shower gift too 🤗

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Thank you! I enjoy giving them as gifts, and they make up quickly.🥰

[@ashybugsnana]

Wow, I absolutely love everything you have made. So glad I found your channel!❤️

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Awe…thank you! I appreciate you stopping by!🥰

[@robinaustin2607]

They are all so adorable! That's a lot of loveys.

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Thank you!!🤟🏻

[@julielines3281]

Wow they are all gorgeous x

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Thank you!!🥰

[@craftablyeverafter]

Hello Marsha 🌸 All of those loveys are fantastic! I was amazed at how many you got made this week, wow! I have never made a lovey before, I guess not enough small children in my life I could give them to. But every time I see someone make them, I really want to try at least one! And the patterns you used are just lovely. I have a bunch of parfait chunky, so maybe I will try just one...

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Hello! Thank you! I should have mentioned it, and I apologize if I didn't. I started making the loveys back in January. I didn't make them all this week.😊 The parfait chunky makes great Loveys. I would use a smaller crochet than recommended for the Bernat blanket yarn. Have a great day!!🥰

[@craftablyeverafter]

@@MimiMakesKeepsakes they are wonderful, and you have put me in the mood for making a plush lovey, they are just so cute! And I love you can pair it with a book, very good idea 💕

[@barbaraswartzentruber1740]

I've been looking at these patterns for awhile and You've inspired me to go ahead and purchase the pattern. They are all so adorable ❤

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Yay!! You're going to love them!🥰

[@JOSWEBCROCHET]

Ohmygoodness! Cuteness overload!!! ☺💕

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Thank you. They are so much fun to make and make up fairly quickly. I enjoy giving them as gifts. Have a great day!!🥰

[@tinastalion6266]

Hi….Just stumbled onto ur channel and OMGOSH I just love all ur loveys!! 🙌🧶😊 They are so adorable! The dinosaur 🦕 ones are so cute & my grandson would LOVE to have one or more. 😂 The little mouse with pink dress is so so cute & pairing these with a book as a gift is a fabulous idea. Thank you so much for sharing all of these and where you got ur patterns. I’m gonna get the patterns and start making a few of these. 🙌🧶🙌 I subscribed to ur channel too. Have a wonderful blessed day! 😊🧶🦋

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Hello!!! Thank you so much!! I’m happy you love the Loveys too! I will definitely be making more! If you check out Mamma Made Minis Etsy shop she has several more patterns I haven’t made yet! 😁 Enjoy! Thank you for stopping by! Have a great day!! 🥰

[@clasihandmade]

Beautiful snuggle lovies

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Thank you!!🥰

[@crochetinghousemouse]

They are all absolutely adorable! Those mice. 😍 Love them!

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Thank you! 😊

[@Eandcostudio]

They’re all sooooo precious! I have a few of those patterns and can’t wait to make some! Thanks so much for sharing and showing how to pair them with books! ❤❤❤

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Thank you!!! I know you are going to enjoy making them!! I enjoy giving them as gifts! Have a great day!!🤟🏻

[@Eandcostudio]

@@MimiMakesKeepsakes thanks so much you as well!

[@kimmysweet]

Your loveys are so adorable and cute. Thanks for the inspiration, I’m going to look some of these up. Clifford, the chicken and the dragons are my top favourite.

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Thank you!! They are really fun to make!! I think you will enjoy making them. Thank you for stopping by!🤟🏼

[@patphares6258]

What talent you possess…. Inspirational! Thank you! ❤❤

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Thank you for those sweet words.🥰

[@madridcsr]

Enjoyed seeing all of your terrific loveys!!! I’ve got to try one. Thanks for sharing. Clifford turned out awesome!!!

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Thanks so much 😊! You will enjoy making loveys! 🥰

[@betsyvanek9275]

those are very CUTE loveys!❤ Thank you so much for sharing.

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Thank you! 😊 I appreciate you stopping by!🥰

[@ericabates5361]

So many adorable Snuggle Lovies 😁 definitely got to crochet my First Granddaughter some 💕 Erica x

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Thank you! They are a joy to make! Congratulations on your 1st granddaughter. 💖 Thank you for stopping by.🤟🏼

[@barbaralewis4893]

I Absolutely ADORE YOU & all you share with us ❣️❣️You are sooooo pleasant, beautiful, & relaxing to watch & listen to❣️❣️Your channel is JUST WONDERFUL TO WATCH & LISTEN TO❣️❣️What a BEAUTIFUL PERSON YOU ARE inside & out, this comes across soooooo easily ❣️❣️Please keep making videos, Huggies & All Your Wonderful Ideas❣️❣️Thank You For Being You & Sharing YOU With Us❣️😘😘❣️Very Sincerely, barb (S.E. OHIO)

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Oh my goodness, such sweet, sweet words. You have made my day!! Thank you!! I am so happy you stopped by and enjoyed the video!! Once again, thank you, and I hope you have the best day!

[@thespooniestitcher]

I have never heard of that designer before. These are all so cute!

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Thank you!! I've enjoyed making them. Thanks for stopping by!! Have a great day.🥰

[@bmc108]

Such beautiful work! Thank you❤

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Thank you! Thanks for stopping by! I hope you have a good week! ✌️🏻🤟🏻🧶

[@RandyJones-h3l]

So cute!!!!!! I am so happy I found your channel!!!!

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Awe thank you!! 🥰 I appreciate you stopping by!

[@CeliaBerney]

Beautiful ❤ it’s there a pattern for the ballerina dress?

[@karmenlarson901]

I purchased the Mama Made Minis book and want to get started with the loveys. Thank you for sharing the ones you have done. They are beautiful! I am wondering if the larger dinosaur is a different pattern or a different size yarn? You showed some smaller dinosaurs and some larger ones?

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Thank you! Mama Made Minis has two dino loveys on Etsy: one smaller than the one in the book and one larger. The size will also change depending on the yarn and hook size. I have been wanting to make the larger one again.🥰

[@SoftballSusie-Crafting]

So cute!!!!

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Thank you so much!🥰

[@Leahlouwillow]

Love these! Love the colors in everbear. Which yarn way you made in the bernat blanket? I can see how you can get addicted making all these loveys! So 🥰 cute

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Thank you!! I think it was called Baby Sand, the Bernat Blanket yarn that was difficult.😊 I appreciate you stopping by!!🤟🏻

[@slowcrochet]

How do you find your loveys wash up? Is there one yarn that you've found washes up better than others? I'm thinking how good that nubby texture would feel on little gums sprouting teeth... Perfect little comfort toy!

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Hey! I haven’t washed one yet. Other makers recommend you handwash or spot clean only and lay flat to dry. Have a great day!🥰

[@slowcrochet]

Thank you! That is good for me to keep in mind! Have a beautiful Saturday!@@MimiMakesKeepsakes

[@strawberry0sunset]

Oh my gosh! I love the Angelina Ballerina! That makes me want to get that pattern. I already have the little sheep and cow from Mama Made Minis. Can i get the mod you did to make the dress?

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Thank you! I will have to do a video. 🥰 I made color changes where I wanted the pink to start. Then, 1/2 way on the body, I crocheted Back Loop to begin building the skirt ruffles on those front loops. Then, I stitched the neckline. I hope it helps. 💖

[@Curlymoosecrochets]

Those are so cute!!

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Thank you! They are fun to make! Thanks for stopping by!🥰

[@margaretswann6805]

I totally loved all your Lovies. I’ll have to try Bernat Blanket again. Unfortunately when my arthritis in my shoulder acts up, the Bernat Blanket is too hard for me to pull through to make the sc. I haven’t tried Parfet Chunkie yet. I’ve made tons of dolls and Lovies from Bernat velvet or velvet slim for my grandkids but I’ve noticed the ends come undone or the magic ring comes undone. I tie my ends in knots and weave in end back and forth a few times. I guess Bernat velvet might be too soft to use for a toy for a child. What do you suggest?

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Thank you! I have not used Bernat Velvet, but I bet your makes were adorable and loved. I found that Hobby Lobby’s Yarn Bee Velvety Smooth works really well and doesn't shed like Parfait Chunky, but there are not a lot of colors like the Parfait Chunky. With both of those yarns, I can use a 4.5 or 5 mm hook. I crochet my starting yarn back into my magic ring. I hope this is helpful and that you can crochet without pain. Have a great day! 🤟🏻

[@cozza98]

Hey Mimi, do you do video tutorials on how to make the loveys because I really struggle with understanding written patterns and need to follow a visual tutorial 💖

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Hello! No, 😕 The Mama Made Minis are paid patterns. I still sometimes struggle with written patterns and prefer a visual tutorial if possible. I am a visual learner, and I am sure I'm dyslexic, but the more I work from written patterns, the easier it gets.

[@cozza98]

Oh thanks anyway. I will give it a go. Your crochet work is beautiful and hopefully I can do as well as you 🙏💖

[@dianemasaoka4154]

Your loveys are so cute. What size of crochet hook do you use? And what brand of yarn do you use for your loveys?🙂

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Thank you! I like to use Bernat Blanket yarn and 7mm and 8mm crochet hooks. Have a great day!🥰

[@BIOHAZARDzz642]

I have that pattern for the mouse and I am planning on putting bunny ears on it.

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Oh, that will be adorable!!🥰

[@sk13507]

I brought the book -Mama Made Minis. These are so cute.....want to make the dusty dragon pattern but it doesn't tell you how to attached the ears to the head. wish they had pictures.

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Awe…I haven't made Dusty yet. I am looking forward to it. I would try and message them on Instagram for any questions. Have a good day!🥰

[@jasemeal7849]

How do you do the embroidered eyes? Any tips?

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

I am getting equipment together to do tutorials, but my yarny friend Craftably Ever After just posted a tutorial for embroidery eyes.🥰

[@BIOHAZARDzz642]

❤ I need those eyes. How to do your eyes. Do you do them, then put them on. Or do you embroidery them on?

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Hello! I embroidered the eyes with yarn. Sometimes, it takes several tries. 😊

[@BIOHAZARDzz642]

@@MimiMakesKeepsakes great. So you don't do the MR with 6 sc and then add the white

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

@@BIOHAZARDzz642 For my eyes, I find a stitch and loop the black yarn around it till it starts looking like an eye. Then, outline in white. Sometimes, I will do a French knot, but I have better luck looping the yarn over a stitch. I will see if I can video the process and share it.🥰

[@BIOHAZARDzz642]

@@MimiMakesKeepsakes thank you

[@BIOHAZARDzz642]

@@MimiMakesKeepsakes I have been crocheting for many years. But these are new to me

[@BIOHAZARDzz642]

❤❤

[@darcelgomez2893]

Do you have a tutorisl on how you managed to modify the princess mouse dress ?

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Good morning! I will share the video where I describe how I placed the skirt. I hope it is helpful! 💖 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKSyiKtum76Wd5osi=D3deGPptZknKV2bm

[@shannonjohnston8841]

I am an experienced crocheter… I purchased this book ready to make up some cuties … jokes on me though, those bunny ears have worn me down. I have tried over and over to understand the round they use in the book.. To no avail, I have officially accepted defeat . I have never in my life struggled with a pattern like this ! Ughhhh, I only bought it for the bunny 😪!!! I just don’t understand how the ears are so complicated .. funny thing is, I am not the only person struggling with this particular pattern .

[@shannonjohnston8841]

In your option , would the Crochet Rag Dolls book be easier to follow for the bunny?!?

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Awe…I sorry to hear that. I can imagine your frustration. 😔

[@trexpixx4590]

I have also struggled and I read and do patterns from the 1800's, which are very vague.

[@boxerdogsmom]

Angelina ballerina is the cutest ❤

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Thank you!🤟🏻

[@belindavanowen1990]

Which yarn is easier to see stitches? Can you use other non chunky yarn?

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Hello!! You can use a worsted-weight yarn. I have, and it looks fine, just not as soft and cuddly. 🥰

[@marylaskey8147]

Where did you get the pattern

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

The lovely patterns are from Etsy and by Mama Made Minis. Have a great day! 🥰

[@sharonbunker2340]

So cute. How long does it take you to make them?

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

It takes one day with breaks. I haven't timed it, but they work up fairly quickly.🥰 I hope this was helpful!

[@sk13507]

Are there any video tutorials on these lovely?

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Not that I know of.

[@kelseykrise9918]

Hi! Do you have a pattern for the mini pepper dog?

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Yes, it is from Mama Made Mini on Etsy. Have a great day! www.etsy.com/listing/1372573611/

[@kelseykrise9918]

Thank you!

[@laurendomangue9947]

I need help! My loveys come out cute, but I’m a beginner and i can’t get the loose ends not to pop out! Help 🥲

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Good morning! With my loose ends for the head and ears arms, I will pull a couple at a time, sometimes 3, through a stitch space in the head, tie a knot, cut my ends, then tuck the knot back into the head with the scissors. For the legs, I will weave the ends through a few stitches on the bottom and bring the end up through several stitches in the leg, which will get knotted in with the leg. I hope this is this helpful. 🥰

[@susettesowers169]

I'm about to start the unicorn pattern and was wondering if you could give me the dimension of the head? Apparently I crochet loose and all my stuff turns out BIG! I made a hippo from another pattern using the requested hook/yarn and used double the amount of yarn it said. It was huge but still cute. ;0) I'd like to not do that with this unicorn pattern if at all possible! TIA

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Hello! I would recommend using parfait chunky and a 4.5 mm hook for the head and a 5mm hook for the body. That's what I do when I want to make a smaller version. I'm sure whatever size yours is, they're just as adorable. I hope this was helpful. Have a great weekend. ✌️🏻🤟🏻🧶

[@susettesowers169]

Thanks so much for the quick response. I already bought bernant blanket yarn. Would you still recommend using the smaller hooks? The pattern calls for 7 and 8 mm. @@MimiMakesKeepsakes

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

@@susettesowers169 I would go down a hook size if your tension is loose. 🥰

[@susettesowers169]

so use 6 for the head and 7 for the body? or the 4.5 and 5 you suggested earlier?@@MimiMakesKeepsakes

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

@@susettesowers169 for the Bernat blanket, I would try the 6mm for the head and 7 for the body. 🥰

[@margiepickens2312]

How do I order the puppy loveymini pepper, pattern. Can you send to me.

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Hello! I no longer have the puppy lovey, sorry.

[@Ñññññ-s7i]

Por favor en español

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Sorry, I do not speak Spanish. 🥰

[@RebelMafia2.0]

I ❤ U good spirited woman I’m obsessed with loveys !

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Thank you! I appreciate you being here!!🥰

[@CeliaBerney]

Beautiful ❤ it’s there a pattern for the ballerina dress?

[@CeliaBerney]

Beautiful ❤ it’s there a pattern for the ballerina dress?

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Thank you! No, I made the color change for the dress, and when I got about 1/2 way on the body, I crochet in the back loops so I could go back and make the ruffle. Then I added the straps separately. 🥰