Arden Cote - String Beans
@stringbeanscrochet.bsky.social
They/Them | Crochet artist | Dedicated cat servant 🐈⬛
Next market: Ames Renaissance Faire 4/12-13
Next market: Ames Renaissance Faire 4/12-13
Happy pride month eve! ❤️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️❤️
May 31, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Happy pride month eve! ❤️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️❤️
Just sent this cutie off to their new home! Made custom for a new friend I made at the renaissance faire! Thank you for the order and I hope your spider friend brings you lots of joy ❤️🕷️🕸️
Pattern by: bedabee
#crochet #plush #amigurumi
Pattern by: bedabee
#crochet #plush #amigurumi
April 22, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Just sent this cutie off to their new home! Made custom for a new friend I made at the renaissance faire! Thank you for the order and I hope your spider friend brings you lots of joy ❤️🕷️🕸️
Pattern by: bedabee
#crochet #plush #amigurumi
Pattern by: bedabee
#crochet #plush #amigurumi
Who better to protect your dice hoard than a mighty dragon?? 10/10 guardian, will protect fiercely and keep them organized and ready for any adventure! Available at the Ames ren faire this weekend!
Pattern by: Cornish Selkie
#crochet #dicebag #transowned #d&d
Pattern by: Cornish Selkie
#crochet #dicebag #transowned #d&d
April 8, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Who better to protect your dice hoard than a mighty dragon?? 10/10 guardian, will protect fiercely and keep them organized and ready for any adventure! Available at the Ames ren faire this weekend!
Pattern by: Cornish Selkie
#crochet #dicebag #transowned #d&d
Pattern by: Cornish Selkie
#crochet #dicebag #transowned #d&d
This little bear is here to remind you to be kind to the earth, and yourself 💚🍃
Available on April 12-13th at the Ames renaissance faire!
Pattern by: @crochetedbybogusia
#crochet #druid #fantasy #amigurumi
Available on April 12-13th at the Ames renaissance faire!
Pattern by: @crochetedbybogusia
#crochet #druid #fantasy #amigurumi
March 30, 2025 at 7:19 PM
This little bear is here to remind you to be kind to the earth, and yourself 💚🍃
Available on April 12-13th at the Ames renaissance faire!
Pattern by: @crochetedbybogusia
#crochet #druid #fantasy #amigurumi
Available on April 12-13th at the Ames renaissance faire!
Pattern by: @crochetedbybogusia
#crochet #druid #fantasy #amigurumi
He’s trying his best 🪺 it may not be much, but it’s home ❤️
Pattern by: @airali_gray
#pigeon #crochet #amigurumi #handmade #transowned
Pattern by: @airali_gray
#pigeon #crochet #amigurumi #handmade #transowned
March 17, 2025 at 3:22 PM
He’s trying his best 🪺 it may not be much, but it’s home ❤️
Pattern by: @airali_gray
#pigeon #crochet #amigurumi #handmade #transowned
Pattern by: @airali_gray
#pigeon #crochet #amigurumi #handmade #transowned
A world without trans people has never existed, and never will 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
March 14, 2025 at 5:16 PM
A world without trans people has never existed, and never will 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
It’s officially crafting on the porch weather again ☀️☀️
March 12, 2025 at 9:15 PM
It’s officially crafting on the porch weather again ☀️☀️
Just as you reach for the latch to open the treasure chest, surprise! It sprouts teeth and bites your hand. Roll for initiative 🎲🎲
Pattern by: @complicatedknots
(Slightly modified from original pattern to be hollow by me)
Pattern by: @complicatedknots
(Slightly modified from original pattern to be hollow by me)
March 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Just as you reach for the latch to open the treasure chest, surprise! It sprouts teeth and bites your hand. Roll for initiative 🎲🎲
Pattern by: @complicatedknots
(Slightly modified from original pattern to be hollow by me)
Pattern by: @complicatedknots
(Slightly modified from original pattern to be hollow by me)
My big scary trans agenda:
1. Exist
2. Pet cats
3. Maybe read and do some crafts
Please tell me what, exactly is the problem???
1. Exist
2. Pet cats
3. Maybe read and do some crafts
Please tell me what, exactly is the problem???
February 27, 2025 at 11:19 PM
My big scary trans agenda:
1. Exist
2. Pet cats
3. Maybe read and do some crafts
Please tell me what, exactly is the problem???
1. Exist
2. Pet cats
3. Maybe read and do some crafts
Please tell me what, exactly is the problem???
The little ‘bonk’ that my cats head makes as she flops onto the floor to show me her belly is probably my favorite sound
February 24, 2025 at 11:29 PM
The little ‘bonk’ that my cats head makes as she flops onto the floor to show me her belly is probably my favorite sound
He’s got his treasure map and he’s ready for adventure!
Pattern by: @crochetedbybogusia
#crochet #adventure
Pattern by: @crochetedbybogusia
#crochet #adventure
February 22, 2025 at 4:11 AM
He’s got his treasure map and he’s ready for adventure!
Pattern by: @crochetedbybogusia
#crochet #adventure
Pattern by: @crochetedbybogusia
#crochet #adventure
Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️ may all your witches brews be successful, and may you remember that you are loved ❤️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Pattern by: @wooli.amigurumis
#crochet
Pattern by: @wooli.amigurumis
#crochet
February 14, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️ may all your witches brews be successful, and may you remember that you are loved ❤️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Pattern by: @wooli.amigurumis
#crochet
Pattern by: @wooli.amigurumis
#crochet
To celebrate black history month I wanted to read black authors, and whyyyyy have I not read any Octavia butler until now??? Absolutely incredible and thought provoking, and I definitely will be picking up the rest of her books
February 13, 2025 at 4:49 AM
To celebrate black history month I wanted to read black authors, and whyyyyy have I not read any Octavia butler until now??? Absolutely incredible and thought provoking, and I definitely will be picking up the rest of her books
Francis lending a paw with my sewing 🪡🪡🧵
February 12, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Francis lending a paw with my sewing 🪡🪡🧵
Reposted by Arden Cote - String Beans
I’m so excited to announce Familiar’s pop-up at @raygunsite.com - Cedar Rapids location on March 8th, 2025, from 12–4 PM! 🖤
Come say hi, grab some cat-themed goodies, and support small businesses making big magic! See you there! ✨
#SupportSmallBusiness #PopUpShop #FamiliarCatCafe #RAYGUN
Come say hi, grab some cat-themed goodies, and support small businesses making big magic! See you there! ✨
#SupportSmallBusiness #PopUpShop #FamiliarCatCafe #RAYGUN
February 12, 2025 at 2:42 PM
I’m so excited to announce Familiar’s pop-up at @raygunsite.com - Cedar Rapids location on March 8th, 2025, from 12–4 PM! 🖤
Come say hi, grab some cat-themed goodies, and support small businesses making big magic! See you there! ✨
#SupportSmallBusiness #PopUpShop #FamiliarCatCafe #RAYGUN
Come say hi, grab some cat-themed goodies, and support small businesses making big magic! See you there! ✨
#SupportSmallBusiness #PopUpShop #FamiliarCatCafe #RAYGUN
Look at that ✨majestic✨ snoot 🦄
I will have a few of these available at my booth at the Ames ren faire!
Pattern by: @storyland_amis
I will have a few of these available at my booth at the Ames ren faire!
Pattern by: @storyland_amis
February 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Look at that ✨majestic✨ snoot 🦄
I will have a few of these available at my booth at the Ames ren faire!
Pattern by: @storyland_amis
I will have a few of these available at my booth at the Ames ren faire!
Pattern by: @storyland_amis
Any fellow beardie lovers?? Made this for a friend recovering from surgery to keep her company ❤️ it was easier than I thought it would be and turned out so good!
Pattern by: @complicatedknots
#crochet
Pattern by: @complicatedknots
#crochet
February 4, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Any fellow beardie lovers?? Made this for a friend recovering from surgery to keep her company ❤️ it was easier than I thought it would be and turned out so good!
Pattern by: @complicatedknots
#crochet
Pattern by: @complicatedknots
#crochet
This is what I get for leaving my scrap bin out 🤦🏼♂️🐈⬛🐈
February 4, 2025 at 5:15 PM
This is what I get for leaving my scrap bin out 🤦🏼♂️🐈⬛🐈
Reposted by Arden Cote - String Beans
✨ Handmade with Love by @stringbeanscrochet.bsky.social
Each piece is handmade with 100% polyester yarn & poly-fil stuffing—super soft, durable & perfect for gifting! 🎁 Multiple options available!
☕ See size in photos! Shop now: www.familiarcatcafe.com/shop/crochet
#CedarRapids #CrochetSky
Each piece is handmade with 100% polyester yarn & poly-fil stuffing—super soft, durable & perfect for gifting! 🎁 Multiple options available!
☕ See size in photos! Shop now: www.familiarcatcafe.com/shop/crochet
#CedarRapids #CrochetSky
February 4, 2025 at 2:01 AM
✨ Handmade with Love by @stringbeanscrochet.bsky.social
Each piece is handmade with 100% polyester yarn & poly-fil stuffing—super soft, durable & perfect for gifting! 🎁 Multiple options available!
☕ See size in photos! Shop now: www.familiarcatcafe.com/shop/crochet
#CedarRapids #CrochetSky
Each piece is handmade with 100% polyester yarn & poly-fil stuffing—super soft, durable & perfect for gifting! 🎁 Multiple options available!
☕ See size in photos! Shop now: www.familiarcatcafe.com/shop/crochet
#CedarRapids #CrochetSky
The cat hair just gives it that extra little bit of authenticity 👌🏻🐈
February 1, 2025 at 8:54 PM
The cat hair just gives it that extra little bit of authenticity 👌🏻🐈
Just finished this amazing owl bear plushie! So many pieces to sew on but absolutely worth the effort!
Crocheted by me, pattern by: Complicated knots
Crocheted by me, pattern by: Complicated knots
January 31, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Just finished this amazing owl bear plushie! So many pieces to sew on but absolutely worth the effort!
Crocheted by me, pattern by: Complicated knots
Crocheted by me, pattern by: Complicated knots
‘What radicalized you?’ I don’t know man, I was told in kindergarten to treat people the way I wanted to be treated and it just made sense…
January 26, 2025 at 4:44 PM
‘What radicalized you?’ I don’t know man, I was told in kindergarten to treat people the way I wanted to be treated and it just made sense…
Reposted by Arden Cote - String Beans
People are seeking books to teach their kids about diversity & belonging. What I hear: They're looking for books from a plethora of perspectives! Here are a few books, you & your kids may already be reading them ☺️
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January 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
People are seeking books to teach their kids about diversity & belonging. What I hear: They're looking for books from a plethora of perspectives! Here are a few books, you & your kids may already be reading them ☺️
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I will have several of these cuddly dragons looking for their forever home at the ren faire! Perfect for fantasy lovers who want a new snuggle buddy ❤️
Pattern by: @decrochetbysisters
Pattern by: @decrochetbysisters
January 24, 2025 at 4:25 PM
I will have several of these cuddly dragons looking for their forever home at the ren faire! Perfect for fantasy lovers who want a new snuggle buddy ❤️
Pattern by: @decrochetbysisters
Pattern by: @decrochetbysisters
Hot tip: when making amigurumi don’t store your to be sewn on pieces inside the unstuffed plushie… my baphomet definitely doesn’t have a snout IN his head… definitely not…
January 24, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Hot tip: when making amigurumi don’t store your to be sewn on pieces inside the unstuffed plushie… my baphomet definitely doesn’t have a snout IN his head… definitely not…