Hook and Adder

05/09/2026

Oh hi! It's me!

I know I've been quiet. There's a lot going on that has kept me busy, or taken away from my ability to be productive. Life is a beast.

Anyway, I'm honored to be highlighted here. I made these krakens last year and was able to get them home to my US family.

Crafty Intentions is one of my favorite designers. I am a much better crocheter because of these amazing designs.

I hope to be back up and posting soon.🤞

✨ Artist Spotlight ✨

Today's Artist Spotlight features this incredible Medium Kraken created by Amy Panikowski), aka Hook and Adder! 🐙✨

Amy used the Medium Kraken Pattern Set 1 to bring this tentacled creature to life and she loved making this one so much that she says she definitely needs to make another! 💜

There’s something so fun about the Kraken pattern, with all those tentacles making for such an impressive finished piece!
Thank you so much for sharing your Kraken with us, Amy! 🖤

You can find more of Amy's creations here:
📸 Instagram:
🔗 https://www.instagram.com/hook_and_adder
💙 Facebook: Hook and Adder
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/share/19R9rnMWRp/

🐙 Medium Kraken Pattern Set 1:
🌐 Website: https://shop.craftyintentions.com/b/2JgjE
🧶 Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/medium-kraken-set-1
🛍️ Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1861362898/medium-krakens-set-1-crochet-pattern-by

31/07/2026

In the midst of all of this month's chaos, I was staying up making chaos. We can all thank Gareth for introducing me to Jimothy the raccoon (and if you haven't seen him, look him up). Then the talented Megan had to go into creativity mode and make this amazing little guy. I swear I want to sit in her brain and watch her create!

Absolutely love this dude and am so honored to have tested the pattern alongside some incredible people. ❤️ The pattern also comes with a floppy legs version that is more kid friendly.

Note that Gareth has this one and seems a bit possessive, as if no one else is allowed to have one😂 But if you do want one, let me know. Sales goes into my rescue work.

Yarn used is Elle Yarns Charity in Anchor, Black, and White. Fully wired.

Handmade by me using a design and pattern by Crafty Intentions. Happy Friday! Hope this makes you happy.❤️

30/07/2026

Emotional support roly poly.

Anyone need? I meant to share at the start of the week. It's Thursday. You see how my week is going.😆

Fun little make.

Handmade by me using a design and pattern by Crafty Intentions.

21/07/2026

I'm embarrassed to tell you how long it's taken me to work on these 2 for a very special client. I'm so grateful for Wilmein's acceptance of my life dramas, patience, her encouragement and listening ear, and kindness.

The pangolin was finished a while ago and I needed time to carefully decide on her travel companion's colors and then make her as well.

These two will be traveling as soon as I can sort out a box and not have this week continually throw drama at me (looking at you, DHA).

Just super happy with how these 2 came to life.

Bat is from Red Pine Barron and pangolin is CB Fiberworks. Handmade by me.

19/07/2026

Earlier this month, a little girl turned 5. Her mom asked if I could make her an axolotl as she's in love with herps and the axolotl is her favorite.

Friends, we will never stifle this love for the unloved. We embrace it and we celebrate that a youngling cares about wildlife.

So I made her this axolotl. Super happy to know that Little Lady was over the moon and accepted this gift into her world.🥹❤️

Handmade by me using a design and pattern by .

05/07/2026

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who stopped by Angie's and my stall at yesterday. We had a spectacular day and were blown away by your appreciation and humbled when we learned some of you were looking for us.

From my side, I'm in absolute awe of how you showed up and bought what brought you joy! It was a pleasure to make something with which you fell in love. I see that I need to make more dragons and bats for next year! 😁 I'm out of snails and down to a couple of mushroom sprites so I think they must be on the list too.

As mentioned, sales go to support wildlife in my direct care. While it can sometimes include reptiles (thankfully most can be released same day) and the odd small mammal or bird for triage purposes, most are bats. Caring for bats is so specialized and I cover a lot of area (from Ballito up to the border with Mozambique, along with my teammate and 1st responders). Sales from my work helps with purchasing food (and food for the food☺️), enrichment, etc.

If you'd like a commission, please let me know with plenty of time to consider. If rescue season is anything like this past one, I'm going to be swamped from Nov and could easily be 3months where I can't pick up a hook.

Please give a like. Share with others who may appreciate what I do. There are still items up for grabs. Feel free to DM or WhatsApp me to see what's available. Friends in the US, if there's something you want, let me know and I'll see if/when people are traveling here and can send back. Otherwise, I can pudo anywhere in South Africa.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you all who came out and supported.❤️

Honduran white bat for attention. He's been claimed as of this morning. 🦇❤️

03/07/2026

Try this again🫩 Instagram is giving me grief.

My last project, a peryton, finished today in time for .

Made with Charity in Rust, Milk, Beeswax, Mustard, and Turtle.

I underestimated the wiring last weekend but really happy with the end results.❤️

Handmade by me using a design and pattern by .

28/06/2026

I found these two friends going on an adventure! I asked where they were headed and they said that since it's a mild winter, they are headed to the beach. They hope to reach their beach destination in time to watch the sun rise. But first, a nap!🤣

I don't blame them. Finding a nice quiet spot on the beach sounds amazing!

Loads of different colors used here so let's see if I remember all of them!😂 The shell is one of the Funky Stripes and mushroom sprite body is Kismet Sea Sand. The giant snail is made from Elle Yarns Charity in Sea Salt and Thistle. The mushroom sprite cap is in GIN (bc of course it is!😂). The saddle is Khaki, Mulberry, Surf, and Sage. I think I got all the colors there.

Super fun make! And ready for adoption. Handmade by me using a design and pattern by Crafty Intentions.

24/06/2026

I've been slack on sharing. It's been an eventful week and a bit regarding bats. So I guess it's appropriate to share this finished cutie. I modified the body to make more round but hindsight I should have made more potato shape.😂 I did this in the likeness of a Honduran white bat.

She's made from Elle Yarns Charity in White, Tan, and Sunshine. Wings are in Lollipop Twinkle Dark Grey. She'll be available at the Market on 4 July at Solid Ground Church.

One more project at assembly stage before the market and this weekend's task. So returning to project requests and a test pattern from tomorrow. ❤️

Handmade by me using a design and pattern by Pine .

21/06/2026

Remember that AI dragon pattern that went viral earlier in the year...or was it late last year? I can't quite remember but I'm pretty sure I was drowning in rescue season and not keeping up with my colleagues. All I remember was one talented crocheter taking the time to crochet the pattern as written and showing the disaster (thanks, Sarah for proving why AI is garbage for crochet patterns!). So the incomparable Megan Lapp decided she would design an actual pattern based on this AI slop one. And that's how the Charming Lacewing Dragon came to be! Since then, that brilliant mind of hers has created offshoots to go in the Charming series (to be published in due time).

So here's my Charming Lacewing Dragon, ready for her forever home and will be at the Market at Solid Ground Church on 4 July. This dragon is made with Elle Yarns Charity in Mulberry and Aglow Print in Heliotrope (it sparkles!!).

Handmade by me using a design and pattern by Crafty Intentions.

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