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That One Dragon Crocheter
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I'm a fantasy writer who is very into crochet. I love lots of nerd stuff like Zelda and D&D. I have too many pets (nanofish, cat, dogs).

https://crochet-hoard.com/
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So, that’s why Matt Murphy is a lobsterman. His background is in doing hard work for a tough industry that recognizes the need for sustainability over maximal profit. I think that helps make him a principled man, a good guy who stands up to do the right thing.
November 30, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Lobstering is still a tough business and the waters of coastal Maine are far from saved, but the fact that there’s still a lobster industry there at all is a success. Other factors beyond the lobstering community’s control (like global warming) make it an ongoing battle with no end in sight.
November 30, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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So while it wasn’t entirely for altruistic or environmental reasons, they got together to save their industry by foregoing short-term profit in favor of long-term sustainability. Strict size limits were imposed, as well as other rules such as throwing back females with eggs.
November 30, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Some time ago, they recognized that if they kept harvesting at the rate they were going, they’d fish up all of the lobsters in the area. Ecological disasters aside, they’d also destroy their own livelihood.
November 30, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Matt wants to do what he thinks is right at the expense of any personal gain. It was like a microcosm of the one thing I knew about the lobster industry before doing any research for the story: lobstermen of Downeast Maine were one of the very first harvest industries to self-regulate.
November 30, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Why make a superhero story about a *lobsterman*?

“For the pun” was the original answer.

The second answer is that I can’t really think of an “iconic” New England-based superhero, so it seemed like a good idea.

But, why a lobsterman, specifically? Besides the pun.
November 30, 2025 at 8:25 PM
only four days to go, and I'm dutifully crocheting #lobster for a #superhero with a #dadbod story. One of you could win the lord of lobsters from the comic if you help #kickstart it! I'm so hoping we can reach chapter 2! @verybigcomics.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/ver...
November 29, 2025 at 11:03 PM
All done! #lobster #crochet pattern I developed for #LobStar will release in 8 days after the #kickstarter ends! Be sure to support the awesome comic with a regular blue-collar worker who becomes a #superhero! I'm so hopeful we can get to ch 2! @verybigcomics.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/ver...
November 26, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Did you love the art in my story in The Museum of the Uncanny by @sierrabravoart.bsky.social ? You should come see #superhero comic they illustrated! if you missed MotU, you can grab it as an add on for just $20! Check it out! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ver... @verybigcomics.com Let's get ch 2!
LobStar
The origin story of a true New England superhero!
www.kickstarter.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:09 AM
A #lobster is a #dragon. Lobsters don't die as long they can grow bigger & molt their armored shells. Elder dragons are also known to grow huge & are armored scales. So, I made a #crochet one, inspired by #LobStar! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ver...
Be sure to @verybigcomics.com if you want him!
November 21, 2025 at 10:09 PM
And then, you just trust the process, and you get from spidery strange bug to cute lil #crochet #lobster guy! You want one of your very own? Support the #kickstarter for #LobStar #superhero #indiecomic! Just $6 if you support at any tier! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ver... @verybigcomics.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Ah! It's a bug! Well, a sea bug. A #lobster, actually. This is definitely the "trust the process" part of this #crochet #pattern. Want to score a lobster I made? Support this awesome #superher #indiecomic & score one for just $6 at any tier! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ver... @verybigcomics.com
November 16, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Ah?! What is this thing?! It's the start of another red #lobster for the #LobStar #kickstarter!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ver...

They are $6 as an add-on if you support at any level! A #pattern will come out soon!

Support a great #superhero #indiecomic w/ an everyday #lobsterman as the star!
November 15, 2025 at 2:35 AM
The #kickstarter is almost halfway to bonus ch 2! One lucky backer will win the special 1-of-a-kind #crochet #lobster I made in velvet yarn! Why silver? He's so important he's the variant cover & you'll have to back the #comic & find out!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/ver... @verybigcomics.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:17 AM
So why a #crochet #gold #lobster? It's the flashpoint for some serious shenanigans in the #comic. One man wants money and another man recognizes what's sacrosanct. Come read about one reluctant #hero and one eager #villain & do some #charity! @verybigcomics.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/ver...
November 13, 2025 at 2:28 AM
So I issued a challenge about the #crochet #lobsters, but no one took me up on it. Let me share from @verybigcomics.com why it matters for this #superhero #comic "When we started LobStar, it was a story about responsibility — about what happens when the status quo isn’t worth protecting." Read below
November 11, 2025 at 9:06 PM
I'm making these! Make me work hard! Order more and support a totally awesome #superhero #comic ! Last I looked, I was only on the #crochet hook for 6 of these guys! I can do at least double that! We can totally get to chapter 2! #LobStar @verybigcomics.com #charity #lobster
We’re proud to support the Gulf of Maine Lobster Foundation with our Downeast Tier ($99)!
Back now, help keep the ocean healthy — and score your crocheted golden lobster 🦞💛
🌊 verybigcomics.com/lobstar

#LobStar #Kickstarter #Charity #Maine
November 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Did you love the art in my story in The Museum of the Uncanny by @sierrabravoart.bsky.social? You should come see #superhero comic they illustrated! @ if you missed MotU, you can grab it as an add on for just $20! Check it out! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ver... @verybigcomics.com Let's get ch 2!
November 9, 2025 at 3:52 AM
I mentioned I was doing #crochet gold #lobsters for #LobStar #kickstarter #comic for charity, but you can also score yourself a red lobster from me for just $6 as an add-on when you support the comic at any level! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ver... @verybigcomics.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:55 AM
I am doing #crochet lobsters for #LobStar #kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/ver...
Get a copy of this #superhero #comic with #lobster #superpowers. Choose "Downeast" to donate to Gulf of Maine Lobster Foundation & score a gold lobster! A #pattern coming soon! @verybigcomics.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Guess what~?! I'm #crocheting for this #kickstarter #superhero #comic to help do some charity work! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ver... Choose "Downeast" to get one of my golden #lobsters and support healthy #lobsterfishing ! @badneighbor.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Hey! The #Konqi #pattern is totally not super late. Just don't check the dates too close! If you want a free pattern for a little dragonlike dude, check him out! Either on my website or ravelry! crochet-hoard.com/product/open... or www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib... #crochet #crochetpattern
November 4, 2025 at 9:49 PM
It's only been like three months since over on Mastodon I was asked to make the mascot #konqi for #opensource #kde
But I did it! Pattern coming out either tomorrow or next week! It'll be free to whoever wants it, and feel free to add on and build out in the spirit of opensource! #crochet
June 19, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Thank you everyone that helped get the Museum of the Uncanny funded! You can still buy it if you check out the #kickstarter page! verybigcomics.com/motu I've been #crochet ing like crazy- only 4 more to do final touches on! #motu #uncanny #comics #indiepublishing #indiecomics @verybigcomics.com
May 21, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Last Day of the Museum of the Uncanny #Kickstarter . We're 100% funded! You're essentially preordering your own copy if you haven't supported yet! Less than $900 away from an entirely bonus comic. So! verybigcomics.com/motu #uncanny #comics #indie #indiepublishing #indiecomics @verybigcomics.com
Museum of the Uncanny: All-New Comics Anthology
A spooky and mysterious anthology of short comics about unusual items in a museum and the stories behind them.
verybigcomics.com
May 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM