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Tanja

@hookaloop-by-tanja

Crochet + Fiberartist ๐Ÿงถ, Cat Parent ๐Ÿˆ, Gamer ๐ŸŽฎ, Metal ๐Ÿค˜. She/Her. Office Gremlin by Day. Here to share my art, get inspiration and maybe inspire others. Based in Switzerland. My logo is designed by Illustrator Hannah Detterbeck.

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A crocheted amigurumi shaped like a small mushroom figure stands on a wooden surface. It has a white cylindrical body with short limbs, black embroidered eyes with long lashes, and a small stitched mouth. A large textured green cap sits on its head, made of layered, ruffled crochet resembling a mushroom top. The amigurumi is positioned beside a dark, multiโ€‘tiered tabletop fountain with water flowing down its surfaces.

A crocheted amigurumi shaped like a small mushroom figure stands on a wooden surface. It has a white cylindrical body with short limbs, black embroidered eyes with long lashes, and a small stitched mouth. A large textured green cap sits on its head, made of layered, ruffled crochet resembling a mushroom top. The amigurumi is positioned beside a dark, multiโ€‘tiered tabletop fountain with water flowing down its surfaces.

A crocheted amigurumi shaped like a mushroom stands on a wooden surface with its back facing the camera. It has a white cylindrical body with short arms and legs, and a large green crochet cap with scattered white spots resembling a mushroom top. The figure is positioned beside a carved decorative object that emits a warm light.

A crocheted amigurumi shaped like a mushroom stands on a wooden surface with its back facing the camera. It has a white cylindrical body with short arms and legs, and a large green crochet cap with scattered white spots resembling a mushroom top. The figure is positioned beside a carved decorative object that emits a warm light.

It was time to continue with my Rainbow Mushroom Army. Say hello to little green hat!

Pattern: Mushroom Guy by Stephanie Buckner (Critter Stitch)
Yarn: Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/6

๐Ÿงถ #crochet #crochetart #crochetartist #amigurumi #hรคkeln #crochetsky #mushroomguy #fiberartist

07.03.2026 15:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 21 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A small crocheted Gargoyle made from gray yarn sits on a wooden shelf. It has large black safety eyes, short horns, small wings, and a curled tail. The figure is positioned beside a metal panel with a cutโ€‘out tree design that is lit from behind, casting a warm glow.

A small crocheted Gargoyle made from gray yarn sits on a wooden shelf. It has large black safety eyes, short horns, small wings, and a curled tail. The figure is positioned beside a metal panel with a cutโ€‘out tree design that is lit from behind, casting a warm glow.

I was busy playing Midnight. ๐ŸŽฎ Back to focus on crochet! Had to wait for more yarn to arrive in order to finish this little Gargoyle.
Pattern: Cute Critter Gargoyle by @craftyintentions.bsky.social
Yarn: Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/8 in color Titanium
๐Ÿงถ #crochet #crochetsky #hรคkeln #amigurumi

06.03.2026 16:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 9 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I do - It helps me keeping track of my projects and my yarn stash. I keep notes on my projects and enter the yarn I used for them. That is then directly reduced from my stash, so I have a nice database of what yarn I still have. Mostly, I find my own notes useful in case I'm going back to a pattern.

02.03.2026 13:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm not crying, you're crying! ๐ŸฅฒThank you for sharing this. What a great story, so happy you got to meet them!

26.02.2026 03:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Das Bonmot dazu, wieso Alleinherrscher keine Medien mรถgen, die sie nicht selbst kontrollieren.

23.02.2026 19:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 13 ๐Ÿ” 7 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Never be ashamed for your creative chaos!

19.02.2026 03:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A small tabletop fountain with a metallic tree design is lit from behind, creating a warm glow. In front of the fountain sit four crocheted eyeball figures, each with a different iris colorโ€”red, blue, yellow, and pink. All four eyeballs wear small black witch hats. They are arranged in a row on the shelf in front of the fountain.

A small tabletop fountain with a metallic tree design is lit from behind, creating a warm glow. In front of the fountain sit four crocheted eyeball figures, each with a different iris colorโ€”red, blue, yellow, and pink. All four eyeballs wear small black witch hats. They are arranged in a row on the shelf in front of the fountain.

Nice to see y'all! Let's keep an eye out for the others...

ba-dum-tss ๐Ÿ˜†

Pattern: Focus Pocus by @sammichstitches.bsky.social
Yarn: Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/6

๐Ÿงถ #crochet #crochetart #crochetartist #amigurumi #hรคkeln #handmade #focuspocus #yarn #fiber #fiberarts #crochetsky

14.02.2026 11:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 19 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Heute vor 151 Jahren - Eine alte Heimsuchung wird mit neuen Mitteln รผberwunden. Seltsame Gerรผchte zirkulieren ๐Ÿ„ #pocken #impfung

10.02.2026 05:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 33 ๐Ÿ” 11 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
A small crocheted drawstring pouch sits on a wooden surface, worked in layered dragonโ€‘scale stitches that shift from bright yellow at the top to ochre at the base. A cord cinches the pouch closed, each end featuring a metallic bead. Scattered around it are several translucent white polyhedral dice with gold numbers. In the softly lit background, a warm-toned lamp with a cutout tree design casts a gentle glow.

A small crocheted drawstring pouch sits on a wooden surface, worked in layered dragonโ€‘scale stitches that shift from bright yellow at the top to ochre at the base. A cord cinches the pouch closed, each end featuring a metallic bead. Scattered around it are several translucent white polyhedral dice with gold numbers. In the softly lit background, a warm-toned lamp with a cutout tree design casts a gentle glow.

Are there Sun Dragons? There should be. I call this a Sun Dragon Egg.

Pattern adapted from several sources by me. Beads recycled from old fashion jewelry.

Yarn: Ricorumi Spin Spin DK.

๐Ÿงถ #crochet #hรคkeln #crochetsky #dicebag #dnd #yarn #gamer #trinketbag

10.02.2026 03:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 12 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A crocheted unicorn plush sits on a wooden shelf. Its body is black with bright red hooves, a tightly curled red yarn mane, and a small black horn. One glossy safety eye is visible on the side of its head. Warm light from behind highlights a decorative metal panel with intricate cutโ€‘out patterns.

A crocheted unicorn plush sits on a wooden shelf. Its body is black with bright red hooves, a tightly curled red yarn mane, and a small black horn. One glossy safety eye is visible on the side of its head. Warm light from behind highlights a decorative metal panel with intricate cutโ€‘out patterns.

A crocheted unicorn plush sits on a wooden shelf. Its body is black with bright red hooves, a tightly curled red yarn mane, and a small black horn. One glossy safety eye is visible on the side of its head. Warm light from behind highlights a decorative metal panel with intricate cutโ€‘out patterns.

A crocheted unicorn plush sits on a wooden shelf. Its body is black with bright red hooves, a tightly curled red yarn mane, and a small black horn. One glossy safety eye is visible on the side of its head. Warm light from behind highlights a decorative metal panel with intricate cutโ€‘out patterns.

Made a little Demon Unicorn. I love it!

Pattern: Baby Unicorn by Violets & Heather
Yarn: Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/6

๐Ÿงถ #crochet #amigurumi #hรคkeln #unicorn #crochetsky

08.02.2026 09:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 11 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you! ๐Ÿคฉ

07.02.2026 03:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I got accepted into Artist Alley at Fantasy Basel!!! ๐Ÿ˜ฑ *hyperventilating* My first Con. I'm slightly panick-y. But mostly excited. ๐Ÿ˜†
Off to panic-crochet until May. ๐Ÿ˜‚

06.02.2026 14:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
a hand holding a polyhedral dice set. the dice are painted in a galaxy style in blue and purple colours. the numbers are painted in white with starry patterns as decoration

a hand holding a polyhedral dice set. the dice are painted in a galaxy style in blue and purple colours. the numbers are painted in white with starry patterns as decoration

multiple polyhedral dice sets. the dice are painted in a galaxy style in blue and purple colours. the numbers are painted in white with starry patterns as decoration. They dice are arranged in a heart shape

multiple polyhedral dice sets. the dice are painted in a galaxy style in blue and purple colours. the numbers are painted in white with starry patterns as decoration. They dice are arranged in a heart shape

multiple polyhedral dice sets. the dice are painted in a galaxy style in blue and purple colours. the numbers are painted in white with starry patterns as decoration

multiple polyhedral dice sets. the dice are painted in a galaxy style in blue and purple colours. the numbers are painted in white with starry patterns as decoration

a hand holding a polyhedral dice set. the dice are painted in a galaxy style in blue and purple colours. the numbers are painted in white with starry patterns as decoration

a hand holding a polyhedral dice set. the dice are painted in a galaxy style in blue and purple colours. the numbers are painted in white with starry patterns as decoration

Galaxy Dice Set Highlight ๐Ÿ’ซ

The Galaxy Set was my first design ever ๐Ÿ’— if it wasn't for this set, setdaffodilsonfire wouldn't be here today โญ

All dice shown are hand-painted by myself ๐Ÿ’ซ Reposts are welcome ๐Ÿ’—

#handmadedice | #ttrpg | #dnd | #handpainteddice

02.02.2026 18:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 57 ๐Ÿ” 26 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Red hat with pointy top and folded brim with 2x2 ribbing made with Tunisian simple stitches for the body and Tunisian knit stitches and their reverse for the brim.

Red hat with pointy top and folded brim with 2x2 ribbing made with Tunisian simple stitches for the body and Tunisian knit stitches and their reverse for the brim.

If you've been wanting to make a Melt the ICE hat in Tunisian crochet, now you can.

It's made sideways with a straight hook, no short rows (although if you want one with short rows you can try the elf hat).

All proceeds go to help those affected by the raids. payhip.com/b/rn5xk

30.01.2026 20:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 9 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
A small crocheted eyeball figure with a blue iris and a tall black witch hat sits beside a tabletop water fountain made of textured stone. The fountainโ€™s basin is filled with small pebbles, and a warm light shines through a metal tree-shaped decoration in the background.

A small crocheted eyeball figure with a blue iris and a tall black witch hat sits beside a tabletop water fountain made of textured stone. The fountainโ€™s basin is filled with small pebbles, and a warm light shines through a metal tree-shaped decoration in the background.

Expecto Focus Pocus! ๐Ÿช„
I plan to make a little army of these fun little eyeballs. ๐Ÿ‘€

Pattern: Focus Pocus by @sammichstitches.bsky.social
Yarn: Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/6

๐Ÿงถ #crochet #crochetart #crochetartist #amigurumi #hรคkeln #handmade #focuspocus #yarn #fiber #fiberarts #crochetsky

30.01.2026 09:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 10 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
A photo of two stickers with the same design, placed on a wooden desk and surrounded by leaves, flowers, and crystals. The painting on the stickers, with a blue background, features rocks overgrown with bluish moss and glowing pink mushrooms. Behind the rocks a frame shows cold bluish hazy woods.

A photo of two stickers with the same design, placed on a wooden desk and surrounded by leaves, flowers, and crystals. The painting on the stickers, with a blue background, features rocks overgrown with bluish moss and glowing pink mushrooms. Behind the rocks a frame shows cold bluish hazy woods.

A photo of a square print, placed on a wooden desk and surrounded by leaves, flowers, and crystals. The painting on the print, on a blue background, features rocks overgrown with bluish moss and glowing pink mushrooms. Behind the rocks a frame shows cold bluish hazy woods.

A photo of a square print, placed on a wooden desk and surrounded by leaves, flowers, and crystals. The painting on the print, on a blue background, features rocks overgrown with bluish moss and glowing pink mushrooms. Behind the rocks a frame shows cold bluish hazy woods.

You ask for stickers, I deliver stickers! ๐Ÿ˜
AND fine arts prints! ๐Ÿ’•

Shop: lindenshieldarts.com/collections/...

#TraditionalArt #Stickers #Journaling #FantasyArt #Nature #ShopSmall #GiftIdeas

29.01.2026 13:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 41 ๐Ÿ” 11 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A hand-crocheted drawstring pouch with a dragon scale pattern in gradient shades of grey sits in front of a softly lit water fountain featuring a metallic tree of life design.

A hand-crocheted drawstring pouch with a dragon scale pattern in gradient shades of grey sits in front of a softly lit water fountain featuring a metallic tree of life design.

Very clearly this is a Stone Dragon Egg. ๐Ÿ˜Š
Those little Drawstring Bags are currently my Relax-Projects.

Pattern adapted from several sources by me. Beads recycled from old fashion jewelry.

Yarn: Ricorumi Spin Spin DK.

๐Ÿงถ #crochet #hรคkeln #crochetsky #dicebag #dnd #yarn #gamer #trinketbag

29.01.2026 10:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 21 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I think it looks fantastic. โค๏ธ

28.01.2026 04:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Since it's a bad winter storm day, I thought I'd publish this one a day early. If you're stuck inside, like me, I hope this helps you get through the day, one stitch at a time.

Stay safe out there.

#dragonsmeltice

Links here: craftyintentions.com#/charming-la...

25.01.2026 16:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 51 ๐Ÿ” 12 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A handmade crochet amigurumi sculpture of a phoenix, posed upright on a white pedestal. The bird features wide-spread wings and a cascading tail, crafted in richly textured layers of red and pink yarn. Its head is adorned with a small crest and black eyes, and the detailed featherwork emphasizes the mythical creatureโ€™s fiery elegance.

A handmade crochet amigurumi sculpture of a phoenix, posed upright on a white pedestal. The bird features wide-spread wings and a cascading tail, crafted in richly textured layers of red and pink yarn. Its head is adorned with a small crest and black eyes, and the detailed featherwork emphasizes the mythical creatureโ€™s fiery elegance.

Front view of a handmade crochet amigurumi phoenix, perched on a white pedestal with a floral motif. The birdโ€™s wings are spread wide, showcasing layered red and pink feathers with intricate stitch detailing. Its head features a small crest, black eyes, and a slightly raised posture, while the tail feathers cascade downward in textured strands. Black yarn feet are visible beneath the body, enhancing the lifelike stance of the sculpture.

Front view of a handmade crochet amigurumi phoenix, perched on a white pedestal with a floral motif. The birdโ€™s wings are spread wide, showcasing layered red and pink feathers with intricate stitch detailing. Its head features a small crest, black eyes, and a slightly raised posture, while the tail feathers cascade downward in textured strands. Black yarn feet are visible beneath the body, enhancing the lifelike stance of the sculpture.

I was going for Majestic Phoenix... but got freshly hatched Fawkes instead. ๐Ÿ˜‚
Fully wired and therefore poseable.

Pattern: Phoenix by @craftyintentions.bsky.social
Yarn: Hobbii Carnival in color Viareggio

๐Ÿงถ #crochet #crochetartist #amigurumi #hรคkeln #handmade #yarn #fiberarts #crochetsky

25.01.2026 10:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 10 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you for running it! I also enjoyed it. I admire you for all the prompts you came up with, that's hard! I'll keep sharing my creations for sure and I hope all of you do, too!

25.01.2026 03:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That's amazing!

24.01.2026 17:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Haha, thanks! I think so, too! ๐Ÿ˜Š

22.01.2026 13:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A hand-crocheted drawstring pouch with a dragon scale pattern in gradient shades of brown sits in front of a softly lit water fountain featuring a metallic tree of life design. Surrounding the pouch are white polyhedral dice with gold numbering, including a d20, d12, d10, d8, d6, and d4, evoking a fantasy tabletop gaming theme.

A hand-crocheted drawstring pouch with a dragon scale pattern in gradient shades of brown sits in front of a softly lit water fountain featuring a metallic tree of life design. Surrounding the pouch are white polyhedral dice with gold numbering, including a d20, d12, d10, d8, d6, and d4, evoking a fantasy tabletop gaming theme.

This was supposed to be the Earth Dragon Dice Bag, but it does look more like a Pinecone... ๐Ÿ˜…
Still like how it turned out.
Pattern adapted from several sources by me.
Yarn is Ricorumi Spin Spin DK.

๐Ÿงถ #crochet #hรคkeln #crochetsky #dicebag #dnd #yarn #gamer #trinketbag

22.01.2026 10:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 18 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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ยซNo Kingsยป steht in Feuerschrift im Davoser Nachthimmel โ€“ das steckt dahinter ยซNo Kingsยป steht in Feuerschrift im Davoser Nachthimmel โ€“ das steckt dahinter

Yesterday in Davos. (sorry, News in German) www.watson.ch/schweiz/wef/...

21.01.2026 12:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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PATTERN RELEASE!!!!!๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰
Well, I just couldn't resist any longer! ๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿฅน
So, here is the #MountainVeilShawl ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿฅฐ
A triangular version (soo requested by many of you) of the #MountainMuseShawl , which is my absolute best seller to date! โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ
Get it with the release discount and enjoy!

16.01.2026 09:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Two hand-crocheted drawstring bags with dragon scale patternsโ€”one in deep red, the other in blue-green gradientโ€”sit side by side on a wooden surface. Behind them, a softly lit decorative fountain features a metallic tree design. Scattered around the bags are white and gold polyhedral dice, evoking a fantasy tabletop gaming theme.

Two hand-crocheted drawstring bags with dragon scale patternsโ€”one in deep red, the other in blue-green gradientโ€”sit side by side on a wooden surface. Behind them, a softly lit decorative fountain features a metallic tree design. Scattered around the bags are white and gold polyhedral dice, evoking a fantasy tabletop gaming theme.

More Dragon Scale Dice Bags were made! These also feature recycled beads from old fashion jewelry for the drawstrings. I'm going for a Elemental Dragon theme. These are Fire and Water.

Yarn is Ricorumi Spin Spin DK.

๐Ÿงถ #crochet #hรคkeln #crochetsky #dicebag #dnd #yarn #gamer #trinketbag

15.01.2026 10:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 9 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A photo of a portrait-format painting placed on a wooden desk and surrounded by a paint brush, coloured pencils, a bit of an open sketchbook, hag stones, Icelandic moss, and different conifer branches. The painting features an old stone bridge, overgrown with moss, spanning a tiny stream in a dense conifer forest. Warm dappled light falls on the bridge in the foreground, specs of dust and tiny insects sparkling in the light. Bluish light filters through the trees in the far background.

A photo of a portrait-format painting placed on a wooden desk and surrounded by a paint brush, coloured pencils, a bit of an open sketchbook, hag stones, Icelandic moss, and different conifer branches. The painting features an old stone bridge, overgrown with moss, spanning a tiny stream in a dense conifer forest. Warm dappled light falls on the bridge in the foreground, specs of dust and tiny insects sparkling in the light. Bluish light filters through the trees in the far background.

[FOR SALE]
โ€œAncient Bridgeโ€, gouache and coloured pencil on watercolour paper, 13x18cm

Shop: lindenshieldarts.com/products/mix...

#TraditionalArt #OriginalArt #Gouache #LandscapeArt #Forest #GiftIdeas #ShopSmall

13.01.2026 15:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 31 ๐Ÿ” 11 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A round, partially finished crochet cover lying flat on a textured white surface. The center features a brown hexagonal pattern that transitions into a circular shape as it expands outward. The outer edge is crocheted in light beige yarn. A crochet hook is inserted at the top left, indicating the piece is still in progress.

A round, partially finished crochet cover lying flat on a textured white surface. The center features a brown hexagonal pattern that transitions into a circular shape as it expands outward. The outer edge is crocheted in light beige yarn. A crochet hook is inserted at the top left, indicating the piece is still in progress.

The cover before I wove the elastic band through the edge. It looks like pie. ๐Ÿ˜…

05.01.2026 15:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Side-by-side comparison of a round stool cushion before and after repair. The "Before" section shows a dark, heavily worn fabric with large holes and exposed foam. The "After" section displays the same cushion covered in a tightly crocheted copper-brown cover with a geometric pattern and a beige border, fully concealing the damage.

Side-by-side comparison of a round stool cushion before and after repair. The "Before" section shows a dark, heavily worn fabric with large holes and exposed foam. The "After" section displays the same cushion covered in a tightly crocheted copper-brown cover with a geometric pattern and a beige border, fully concealing the damage.

I meant to crochet a cover for my old worn stool for a while. Finally made it and am super happy how this upcycling turned out. Just a large crochet circle and an elastic band.
Yarn: Hobbii Flash it! and Rico Design Creative Chenillove

๐Ÿงถ #crochet #hรคkeln #crochetsky #upcycling #mending

05.01.2026 15:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 10 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0