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Tanja
@hookaloop-by-tanja.bsky.social
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Crochet + Fiberartist 🧶, Cat Parent 🐈, Gamer 🎮, Metal 🤘. 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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OK, hear me out lol💡... Seriously, replacing Cyber Monday with Micro Biz Monday is such a great idea! What do you say, all? Can we do it 👀?? Y'all know the drill: shop, repost with your own info, and SHARE! It's way past time for the little guys to take back our economy ✊!
#shopsmall #supportsmall
A cute wintery photo with the captions "Forget Cyber Monday" and "Microbusiness Monday" along with a blank space where someone can add their shop info. This one is made with an earthy green palette. A cute wintery photo with the captions "Forget Cyber Monday" and "Microbusiness Monday" along with a blank space where someone can add their shop info. This one is made with a lovely purple and mint palette. A cute wintery photo with the captions "Forget Cyber Monday" and "Microbusiness Monday" along with a blank space where someone can add their shop info. This one is made with a nice neutral and dark blue grey palette. A cute wintery photo with the captions "Forget Cyber Monday" and "Microbusiness Monday" along with a blank space where someone can add their shop info. This one is made with a nice neutral and grey palette.
November 26, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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I just finished my first project for the #giftalong2025 . Meet Focus Pocus!

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

#crochet #crochetart #crochetartist #amigurumi #häkeln #handmade #focuspocus #yarn #fiber #fiberarts #GAL2025 #crochetsky
Crocheted eyeball figure with a pink iris and black pupil, wearing a small black witch hat. The figure is placed on a wooden surface in front of a decorative metal tree design with warm backlighting. The crochet stitches are clearly visible, and the scene has a handmade, seasonal theme.
November 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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AI has been infiltrating knitting and crochet spaces, filling them with useless patterns. Here's why that's happening and what can be done about it.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2025/11/24/t...

#AI #Knitting #Crochet #FiberArt #Copyright
The AI Invasion of Knitting and Crochet
AI has been infiltrating knitting and crochet spaces, filling them with useless patterns. Here’s why that’s happening and what can be done about it.
www.plagiarismtoday.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:44 PM
hookaloop-by-tanja.bsky.social
Yesterday was #marketday at Bazar de Noël Walzwerk. It was COLD! 🥶 Day 2 today from 11am to 5pm. Enjoy some pictures of my market stall!
www.bazardenoel.ch

#switzerland #schweiz #weihnachtsmarkt #bazardenoel #christmasmarket #smallartist #crochet #häkeln #artistalley
Market stall under a blue-and-white striped canopy, featuring handmade crochet items. A shiny blue tablecloth covers the table, which displays colorful hats, small decorative crochet pieces, and accessories. On the table stands a wire grid holding various crocheted Amigurumi figures. To the right, a rack presents an array of crocheted shawls. A sign reads “HOOK A LOOP by Tanja” and includes a cartoon cat holding a crochet hook and yarn. Outdoor market stall under a striped canopy, showcasing handmade crochet garments and accessories. A mannequin displays a gradient crochet shawl transitioning from yellow to red to purple. A rack to the side holds multiple crocheted shawls in varied colors and patterns. Behind the stall, circular mandala-style crochet pieces are mounted for display. The setup includes string lights. Market stall under a blue-and-white striped canopy, displaying handmade crochet items. A table is covered with colorful crocheted mittens, gloves, and small textile crafts, each labeled with tags. On the table, two large circular mandala-style crochet pieces in purple and turquoise are mounted upright. A burgundy crochet shawl hangs on the right side, and a dark blue crochet piece is draped on the left. String lights are strung across the top of the canopy. The tablecloth features the text “HOOK A LOOP” in orange and black. Craft fair display featuring handmade crochet items arranged on a white wire shelving unit with three levels. The top shelf holds crocheted dolls with mushroom hats in various colors and facial expressions. The middle shelf displays more mushroom-themed dolls, small crocheted potion bottles, and dice. The bottom shelf contains more potion bottles and dice. A gradient crochet piece in pink, blue, and purple is laid out on the table in front. To the right, additional crochet items include a dark blue piece with a star-like pattern. A crocheted Kraken hangs from the side of the shelving unit. Behind the display, a large circular rainbow-colored crochet mandala is mounted. The table is covered with a blue cloth
November 23, 2025 at 3:46 AM
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Don't fear... Da Gwim Weaper!

Pattern: Da Gwim Weaper by Akabeko Botan
Yarn: Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/8

#crochet #crochetart #crochetartist #amigurumi #häkeln #handmade #grimreaper #yarn #fiber #fiberarts #fiberartist #crochetsky
A small handmade crochet figure resembling the Grim Reaper, crafted from dark gray yarn with a hooded cloak. It holds a miniature scythe made of a wooden stick and light grey yarn shaped into a curved blade. The figure is positioned on a wooden shelf in front of a decorative water feature with smooth stones and a textured backdrop. A small handmade crochet figure resembling the Grim Reaper, crafted from dark gray yarn with a hooded cloak. It holds a miniature scythe made of a wooden stick and light grey yarn shaped into a curved blade. The figure is positioned on a wooden shelf in front of a decorative water feature with smooth stones and a textured backdrop.
November 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Alright! All ten styles for the crochet Potion Bottle Dice Bags are done! Bottom right is the last one I made.
I'm super happy how they turned out!

Crochet Pattern: Potion Bottle Dice Bags by Ruby Packer

🧶 #crochet #amigurumi #häkeln #crochetsky #dicebag #potionbottle #dnd #yarn #gamer
Ten crocheted potion bottles displayed on a tiered white fabric surface. Each bottle has a small beige or light-colored crocheted stopper. The arrangement shows one bottle on the top tier, three on the middle tier, and six on the lowest tier. The colors include purple, yellow, orange, red, green, teal, light blue, dark blue, and two additional shades of blue-green. A dark purple crocheted Potion Bottle shaped like a flask stands in front of a decorative tabletop water fountain with a tree motif and illuminated flowing water. The bottle has a small light-colored crocheted stopper. Surrounding it are several polyhedral dice—d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, and d20—with white or translucent bodies and gold numbering. The scene blends fantasy-themed crafting with tabletop gaming elements.
November 20, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Nice, but after the other crochet dice bags, this one doesn't feel so special. It's also the least stable.

One more style to go!

Crochet Pattern: Potion Bottle Dice Bags by Ruby Packer

🧶 #crochet #amigurumi #häkeln #crochetsky #dicebag #potionbottle #dnd #yarn #gamer
Crocheted dice bag shaped like a potion bottle, made with blue yarn for the body and white yarn for the stopper. It stands upright on a wooden surface in front of a decorative tabletop fountain with a glowing tree design. Seven polyhedral dice in white with gold numbers are arranged around the base of the bag. The fountain features dark stone textures and small pebbles.
November 19, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Oooh, I adore how that one turned out. Love Potion, for sure. 😍

Crochet Pattern: Potion Bottle Dice Bags by Ruby Packer

🧶 #crochet #amigurumi #häkeln #crochetsky #dicebag #potionbottle #dnd #yarn #gamer
Crocheted dice bag shaped like a potion bottle, with a bright pink cylindrical body and a white rounded top resembling a cork. The bag stands upright in front of a decorative tabletop fountain featuring a tree motif with glowing backlighting. Arranged around the base of the bag are six polyhedral dice in white with gold numbers: a d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, and d20.
November 19, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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Every casters best friend - the Mana Potion!
I think this might be my favourite shape so far.

Crochet Pattern: Potion Bottle Dice Bags by Ruby Packer

🧶 #crochet #amigurumi #häkeln #crochetsky #dicebag #potionbottle #dnd #yarn #gamer
A crocheted turquoise potion bottle with a beige stopper sits on a wooden surface, surrounded by seven white polyhedral dice with gold numbering. Behind it, a dark stone-textured water fountain features a metal tree silhouette with water flowing down its surface. The scene blends fantasy tabletop gaming elements with handmade craftwork.
November 18, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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Love this so much. 💜
Meme: a quirky hand-drawn cat beneath the script "AHEM - please don't give billionaires more of your money this holiday season - buy something cool and handmade from some fun weirdo instead & help them eat. Shop small, y'all." Image credit: "Small businesses need your support more than ever 💗 By Sugarhouse Ceramic Co."
November 15, 2025 at 4:17 AM
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#CrochetAway prompt this week is goals. I want to make the Nessie Shawl again. It's the one shawl I regret having given away. So that means... I'll have to make it again. 😊

Pattern: Nessie shawl by SisHomemade

🧶 #crochet #crochetsky #shawl #häkeln
Close-up of a triangular crochet shawl featuring horizontal bands of textured stitches. The yarn transitions smoothly from light aqua blue at the top to deep purple at the bottom. Stitch patterns include puff stitches, shell motifs, and lace-like openwork, arranged in distinct rows that emphasize the gradient color shift.
November 18, 2025 at 5:56 AM
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fastenoffyal.bsky.social
🧶 So what IS the Fasten Off Yarnalong?

This is an online stitchalong event (crochet and knitting) where, to participate, you make a project using a for-pay pattern from one of our participating designers. It starts at 9pmET on November 21 (Friday!), and runs until the end of 2025.

#FastenOffYAL
Fasten Off Yarn-a-long: An independent designer event
We're an accessible, inclusive stitchalong event geared to promoting and supporting independent crochet and knitting designers.<br>We also love building community and giving everybody a fun time.<br>I...
www.fastenoffyal.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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Depending on the Boss fight, a Potion of greater Fire Protection can be a useful thing... You know, for all those who stand in the fire and bring their Healers to exasperation... 😂🔥

🧶 #crochet #amigurumi #häkeln #crochetsky #dicebag #potionbottle #dnd #yarn #gamer
Crocheted orange potion bottle with a white stopper, positioned upright in front of a backlit lamp featuring a carved tree design. Seven white polyhedral dice with gold numbers are arranged around the bottle, including a d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, and d20. The scene is softly illuminated, creating a warm, ambient glow.
November 17, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Here we go, the next crochet Potion Bottle Dice Bag is done. This one is actually quite big! I do feel a bit like a crazy alchemist...

🧶 #crochet #amigurumi #häkeln #crochetsky #dicebag #potionbottle #dnd #yarn
Crocheted dice bag shaped like a potion bottle, composed of stacked, rounded segments in teal yarn with a white cap resembling a stopper. The bag stands upright in front of a decorative metal fountain featuring a backlit tree motif. Surrounding the bag are several polyhedral dice in blue with gold numbering.
November 17, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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Told you I'll be spamming you with crochet Potion Dice Bags. 😅
I'm really happy with this one, now that's a proper Health Potion!

🧶 #crochet #amigurumi #häkeln #crochetsky #dicebag #potionbottle #dnd #yarn #crochetaway
Crocheted red potion bottle standing upright in front of a lit tabletop fountain with a metallic tree of life design. The fountain glows warmly from behind. Several polyhedral dice are scattered around the bottle on the surface.
November 16, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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Weniger als eine Woche bis zum Bazar der Noël im Walzwerk! 130 Ausstellende aus der Region, Lokal, Sozial, Inklusiv und Divers. Ich bin stolz, darf ich bereits das dritte Jahr dabei sein.
www.bazardenoel.ch

#schweiz #switzerland #christmasmarket #weihnachtsmarkt #bazardenoel #handmade
Flyer für den „Bazar de Noël WALZWERK“ zeigt eine gelbe und blaue Weihnachtskugel mit stilisierter Stadtsilhouette und dem Schriftzug „Bazar de Noël WALZWERK“. Im Hintergrund sind grüne Tannenzweige zu sehen. Oben steht „10 Jahre – eine runde Sache“. Darunter folgen Veranstaltungsdetails: „22. + 23. November 2025“, „Samstag 14–20h | Sonntag 11–17h“, „im Walzwerk Münchenstein/Arlesheim“. Unten ist die Website „www.bazardenoel.ch“ angegeben. Grafischer Standplan für den „Bazar de Noël WALZWERK“ zeigt eine schematische Darstellung der Ausstellungsfläche mit nummerierten Ständen. Die Fläche ist in mehrere Räume und Gänge unterteilt, darunter „Halle“, „Kesselhaus“, „Foyer“, „Innenhof“ und „Ateliers“. Jeder Stand ist mit einer Nummer versehen, die einer Ausstellerliste zugeordnet werden kann. Eingänge, Durchgänge und Orientierungspunkte wie Treppen oder Türen sind markiert. Der Plan dient der räumlichen Orientierung für Besucherinnen und Besucher.
November 16, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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Here is the squat style Potion Bottle Dice Bag. I'm not completely sold on that one. I think I might have messed up the decreases a bit that are supposed to make it square. Ah well.

🧶 #crochet #amigurumi #häkeln #crochetsky #dicebag #potionbottle #dnd #yarn #crochetaway
Pattern: Potion Bottle Dice Bags by Ruby Packer Yarn: Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/8 A crocheted dice bag shaped like a potion bottle, made with green yarn for the squat body and white yarn for the flat-topped stopper. The bag sits upright on a wooden shelf. In front of it are several polyhedral dice in blue with orange numbers, including a d20, d12, d10, d8, d6, and d4. Behind the bag is a decorative water fountain with a metallic tree design.
November 15, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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There's 10 different Potion Bottle Styles for the Dice Bags I'm currently making. You're going to get spammed with extraordinarily cool crochet dice bags the next few days. 😅

🧶 #crochet #amigurumi #häkeln #crochetsky #dicebag #potionbottle #dnd #yarn #crochetaway
Pattern: Potion Bottle Dice Bags by Ruby Packer Yarn: Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/8 A handcrafted crochet dice bag designed to resemble a fantasy potion bottle sits prominently in the foreground. The bag is bright yellow with a textured, bulbous body and a tightly stitched brown cap, mimicking the look of a corked vial. Its whimsical shape and vibrant color evoke magical themes, making it ideal for tabletop role-playing games. Surrounding the bag are seven white polyhedral dice with gold numbering, enhancing the fantasy aesthetic. The background features a softly illuminated tabletop fountain with a metallic tree of life motif, adding a serene and mystical ambiance to the scene.
November 14, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Say Hi to my little Rainbow Shroomie Army so far! I can't stop squeeing, they look so cute together!

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

#crochet #crochetart #crochetartist #amigurumi #häkeln #crochetsky #mushroomguy #fiberartist
Five crocheted mushroom dolls are arranged in a row on a beige fabric background. Each doll has a white body, small black eyes, and a gentle facial expression. Their mushroom caps are brightly colored—yellow, orange, dark red, pink, and blue—with white spots, and each wears a matching or complementary scarf around its neck. The whimsical design and soft textures highlight the handmade, amigurumi-style craftsmanship.
November 13, 2025 at 4:31 AM
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Me, prepping for the Christmas Market in one and a half weeks. My brain singing all the time: This is Halloween, This is Halloween... 🎶🎃 😅
BTW, that's crochet dots that will go on a Mushroom Hat.

#crochet #crochetsky #halloweenyearround #mybrainisweird
A crochet workspace featuring a skein of white yarn, a green and white ergonomic crochet hook, a pair of metal scissors, and several small white crocheted circles with loose yarn ends arranged on a dark surface.
November 12, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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goblinshoard.bsky.social
I can rarely afford to offer a sale but I just want to say thanks for all your support and love this year!

Code is valid until Nov 23, midnight (CEST). Spread the word 💛

bit.ly/4g3IiWD

#dice #dicemaking #dnd #ttrpg #handmade #epoxy #art #smallbusiness #fantasy #daggerheart #mtg
November 10, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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This little guy is now living with my aunt. 😊 She likes the Shroomies so much that I made one specifically for her. And it's only for very special people that I love very much that I go through the trouble of crocheting with Chenille. 😁

#crochet #amigurumi #häkeln #mushroomguy #crochetsky
Pattern: Mushroom Guy by Stephanie Buckner (Critter Stitch) Yarn: Katia Bambi A whimsical plush toy with a soft white body, large green eyes, and a stitched smile sits on a beige fabric surface. It wears a red mushroom-like cap with pink and white gill detailing underneath, and a frilly pink collar around its neck. The toy has small arms and legs, giving it a charming, fantasy-inspired appearance. A hand holds a crocheted plush toy shaped like a mushroom character. The toy features a large red cap with white spots, resembling a classic toadstool, and a soft white humanoid body with two legs but no visible face. Made from textured chenille-like yarn, the plush has a cozy, handmade appearance.
November 10, 2025 at 5:26 AM
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Speed Potion anyone?

I became a bit obsessed with Dice Bags and made this really cool Potion Bag yesterday. Very quick make, too!

Pattern: Potion Bottle Dice Bags by Ruby Packer
Yarn: Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/8

#crochet #amigurumi #häkeln #crochetsky #dicebag #potionbottle #dnd #yarn #crochetaway
A handmade crochet dice bag shaped like a green potion bottle with a white stopper, resting on a wooden shelf. Surrounding the bag are seven white polyhedral dice with gold numbering, commonly used in tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons. Behind the setup is a decorative metallic panel featuring a tree design, adding a fantasy-themed ambiance to the scene.
November 9, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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I created a feed dedicated to Markets, for those trading to get inspiration and for those that enjoy strolling through. Posts with pictures, picks up on below words
#marketday | #farmersmarket | #craftmarket | #craftshow | #christmasmarket | #xmasmarket | #weihnachtsmarkt
November 2, 2025 at 5:38 AM
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#CrochetAway prompt this week is something pink. This is the Lotus Mandala Duster and the Filigree Lace Cap I made in a whooping three weeks to wear to a themed party - already three years ago! 🤯 Both Patterns by Morale Fiber.

🧶 #crochet #häkeln #crochetsky #lotusmandaladuster #moralefiber
A woman smiles over her shoulder, wearing a vibrant crochet circle jacket with intricate circular motifs in magenta, pink, and blue. The jacket features black mesh crochet sleeves that add texture and contrast to the colorful back panel. She also wears a pink and black crochet lace cap that fits snugly over her hair, and large silver hoop earrings. The craftsmanship and bold color palette of the crochet work highlight a unique and expressive personal style.
November 2, 2025 at 5:15 AM