Use whichever hook size gives you a solid fabric with no holes! I’m used to making amigurumi, so a 3.25mm works best for me!

A Touch of Lore
Voodoo, like so many traditions, has been given a bad rep due to horror movies and media misconceptions. The “voodoo doll” is a form of poppet, or doll, magic. The most common use for a poppet is actually healing and protection, not harm. A poppet, like many things in spiritual practices, is neither good nor evil. The intent of the user is what makes it one way or the other.

The Loa are the prominent spirits typically called upon for favors in the Voodoo tradition. Each of the primary twelve represents something different, though many loa are paired together with complementary (or contradicting) aspects. Interested in an overview of the most commonly called upon loa? Check out this list!

These Little Loa dolls are just the right size for bag charms, keychains, and filling your tables for craft fairs! Show them off on social media with the hashtag #littleloa so I can see your creations!