Clare Kibyuk
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Crochet: Doll
Selkies are mythological shape shifters found in Celtic and Norse mythology and folklore. Tales of them can be found in Ireland, Scotland and the Faroe Islands. Shedding their seal skin to become human when they come to land, they have captured the imaginations of those who live near the sea over the years, finding their way into many folk tale...
Crochet: Softies - Other
Willow is a Will o’ the wisp from folklore. They are ghostly lights seen by travelers at night, especially over bogs, swamps or marshes. The lights are typically attributed to ghosts, fairies or elemental spirits. Tales tell of blueish lights appearing in the distance, leading travelers astray before disappearing into the night. In some tales, ...
Crochet: Animal Toy
This little pair of foxes are ready for an adventure in the woods. With two outfits - a nice warm scarf and an apron with a teensy pocket for collecting forest treasures, they are all ready to explore.
Crochet: Softies - Other
Baba Yaga is a witch-like character from Slavic folklore. She lives in an iconic hut that wanders around the woods on chicken legs. Those who wish to enter her hut must say the phrase “Hut, hut, turn your back to the forest, your front to me”. This pattern is for a mini version of her hut that you can perch wherever you please. There are two ve...
Crochet: Animal Toy
Finnigan is a reef shark and spends his days hunting and exploring in coral reefs. Reef sharks tend to be shy and will usually steer clear of humans. These sharks play an important role in coral reef communities, being at the top of the food chain and are sadly in decline as many coral reefs around the world are being diminished due to rising s...
Crochet: Animal Toy
Sheldon is a green sea turtle, which means he is a herbivore and likes to munch on sea grass and seaweed. He lives in the tropical waters of the Pacific ocean and enjoys swimming and playing around the coral reef he calls home. Luckily he has a great sense of direction because his adventures take him across long distances in the ocean. Sea Turt...
Crochet: Animal Toy
I like to think that the Loch Ness Monster doesn’t live all alone and perhaps has a happy little family down in the depths of the Loch. Nessie Jr. is a little insecure about swimming, and needs a life preserver to help keep afloat. It’s hard to hide from the tourists when you’ve got a floaty around your neck though, so if you’ve noticed a spike...