#xen makes frens

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would you still love me if i was a worm? 🐛💛

(free pattern here!)

#crochet #amigurumi #cute #bug #caterpillar #xen makes frens #his name is cheese and he likes to knit tiny striped socks

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I think Mag Xen and smiler would make great frens

Really? Maybe..

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Oh, won't you come with me where the moon is made of gold? 🌙💚

(pattern link under cut!)

Ravelry

#moth #luna moth #crochet #amigurumi #cottagecore #xen makes frens #his name is aspen and he owns a little hair salon in portland

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stardust the isopod!! 🌌⭐️🪲

gift for @nekochan700 and pattern by TumAnnArt!

#amigurumi #isopods #galaxycore #galaxy #stars #xen makes frens

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Cyprus the Microraptor! 🦖🌲

another CraftyIntention’s pattern that i’ve been meaning to do for a while. a challenge, but a fun one!

#microraptor #dinosaur #amigurumi #crochet #crochetblr #xen makes frens #he will steal all your left shoes and lunchmeats

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The shadow jumper (Abyssus souperluminalis), also known as the greater soot sprite or voidstalker, is a small demonoid common to many of the abyssal biomes beneath the Sunken Contintent. Powerful legs as well as its long tail aid it in jumping across large gaps in the relatively lower gravity of the abyss. Its body is covered in a thick, downy double-coat of fur that acts as insulation. Jumpers constantly shed soot-like dander that is both dusty and bitter-smelling, warding off many would-be predators. Jumpers are solitary ambush hunters and often use their club-like tail plume to stung prey.

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A sculpture I got to do of souperluminal's absolutely lovely Artober 2022 art. I loved this critter the second is crossed my dash and just knew I had to try my hand at crocheting it. Thank you again for the oppurtunity!

(Art used and entry written with permission from @souperluminal!)

#amigurumi #fantasy #speculative biology #crochet #crochetblr #xen makes frens #beasts of the sunken continent #his name is soot and he's been trying to reach you about your car's extended warranty

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The silver lily moonwalker (Lunambulans argenti) is a large insectoflorid native to the cold steppe of the Sunken Continent. Moonwalkers spent most of their lives buried up to their shoulders in mud or sandy soils in loose, semi-social groups known as bouquets. It displays a distinctly heliotropic behavior with its facial disk constantly trained on the sun through the course of the day. For approximately one week around the full moon, entire bouquets will travel by night to find new and more fertile rooting grounds.

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#amigurumi #speculative biology #speculative evolution #crochet #fantasy #beasts of the sunken continent #xen makes frens #her name is hummus and she is looking for her garlic pita chips

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feather wings shawl commission! 🪶 🪶 🪶

i have been working on this project on-and-off since May. finally finished, and i’m so proud of how it turned out!

another beautiful pattern by Crafty Intentions!

EDIT/UPDATE: For those who have asked before, I am taking ONE (1) commission slot for a shawl like this for 2023. If you are interested, feel free to DM me!

#crochet #cottagecore #cosplay #crochetblr #fantasy #xen makes frens #craftblr

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are the stars shining tonight? 🌌✨

#moth #anthro #furry #crochet #amigurumi #xen makes frens #her name is little-song and her childhood crush is the pixar lamp

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🐌 mama ragu & the pasta babies (castellane, gnocchi, orzo, farfalle, & penne)

(patterns (x)(x) by crafty intentions!)

#amigurumi #snails #crochet #effervescent #xen makes frens

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Farther west than west, beyond the land My people are dancing on the other wind ⛵🐉

Large Wyvern Pattern by Crafty Intentions!

#dragon #wyvern #amigurumi #crochet #fantasy #xen makes frens #their name is drop pop and they have fallen down seven times #(and they're hoping you'll be there seven eight nine)

[xensilverquill]

i found a Creature in my kitchen today

this is my child now

(free pattern below the readmore!)

TBH/Autism Creature Pattern  

Materials

White yarn (Any weight)  

Black yarn (1 weight size smaller than white yarn)  

Fiber fill  

Hook sizes appropriate to your yarn and tension style (I reccomend at least one hook size smaller than what is reccomended on yarn label.)  

Optional:  

Poly pellets  

Panty hose  

Pattern Terms

SC: single crochet  

R#: row #

MR: magic ring

INC: increase (i.e. two SC in same stitch)  

3INC: three SC in same stitch  

DEC: invisible decrease  

CH: chain  

SLST: slip stitch  

[#] # of stitches at end of row  

Ultimate Finish: See tutorial  

Invisible Finish: See tutorial  

Eyes [x2] (Black Yarn, Smaller Hook)

R1: 6 SC in MR [6]

R2: (INC) x 6 [12]

R3: (1 SC, INC) x 6 [18]

SLST, Invisible Finish, and leave long tail for sewing.

Head [x1] (White Yarn, Larger Hook)

R1: 6 SC in MR [6]

R2: (INC) x 6 [12]

R3: (1 SC, INC) x 6 [18]

R4: (1 SC, INC, 1 SC) x 6 [24]

R5: (3 SC, INC) x 6 [30]

R6: (2 SC, INC, 2 SC) x 6 [36]

R7: (5 SC, INC) x 6 [42]

R8: (3 SC, INC, 3 SC) x 6 [48]

R9: (7 SC, INC) x 6 [54]

R10-R15: SC around (6 rows) [54 x 6]

R16: (7 SC, DEC) x 6 [48]

R17: (3 SC, DEC, 3 SC) x 6 [42]

R18: (5 SC, DEC) x 6 [36]

R19: (2 SC, DEC, 2 SC) x 6 [30]

(i): Begin stuffing with fiber fill.

R20: (3 SC, DEC) x 6 [24]

R21: (1 SC, DEC, 1 SC) x 6 [18]

R22: (1 SC, DEC) x 6 [12]

R23: (DEC) X6 [6]

(ii): Finish stuffing.

(iii): Sl St, bind off with Ultimate Finish.

Legs [x4] (White Yarn, Larger Hook)

R1: Ch 4, 1 SC in 2nd Ch from Hook, 1 SC, 3 SC in last Ch, 1 SC along other side of starting chain, 2 SC in turning chain [8]

R2: 3 SC, 3INC, 3 SC, 3INC [12]

R3-R8: SC around (6 rows) [12 x 6]

(i): SLST, leave long tail for sewing, and stuff with fiber fill, taking care not to overstuff and stretch the legs.

Body [x1] (White Yarn, Larger Hook)

R1: Ch 7, INC in 2nd chain from hook, 4 SC, INC, then working along the opposite side of chain, INC, 4 SC along opposite side of chain, INC [16]

R2: 1 SC, INC, 4 SC, INC, 2 SC, INC, 4 SC, INC, 1 SC [20]

R3: 2 SC, INC, 4 SC, INC, 4 SC, INC, 4 SC, INC, 2 SC [24]

R4: 3 SC, INC, 4 SC, INC, 6 SC, INC, 4 SC, INC, 3 SC [28]

R5-R17: SC around (13 rows) [28 x 13]

R18: DEC, 6 SC, DEC, 4 SC, DEC, 6 SC, DEC, 4 SC [24]

(i): If you want to add some weight and balance to your creature, stuff according to the instructions below. Otherwise, stuff as normal with fiber fill.

(ii): First make a pellet packet. Cut a length of pantyhose, making a tight knot in one end. Fill the pocket with enough poly pellets to give weight to the body, but avoid overstuffing at this will stretch out and make gaps in the body. Close the pocket with a knot on the open end of the pantyhose and cut away any excess material.

(iii): Stuff some fiberfill into the front end of the body before inserting the pellet fill packet, then lightly stuff fiberfill between the packet and top inside of the body.

R19: DEC, 4 SC, DEC, 4 SC, DEC, 4 SC, DEC, 4 SC [20]

R20: DEC, 2 SC, DEC, 4 SC, DEC, 2 SC, DEC, 4 SC [16]

R21: 2 DEC, 4 SC, 2 DEC, 4 SC [12]

(iv): Leave long tail for sewing body closed.

(vi): Finish stuffing, squish sides of end row together and sew closed.

Assembly  

(1) Pin the legs to the body with the long side pointed forward and parallel with the body. The left and right leg of each pair should be 2 to 3 stitches apart. Pin the front legs between R4 and R9 of the body. Pin back legs between R12 and R17. Sew to attach, hide thread ends in body.  

(2) Pin the head to the body, connecting R3 and R10 of the body to the R22 and R19 of the head, respectively. Sew to attach, hide thread ends in body.  

(3) Pin eyes 3 to 4 stitches apart between R10 and R16 of the head. Sew to attach, hide thread ends in head.  

(4) Use a long length of white yarn to embroider highlights in the upper left portion of each eyes. Hide thread ends in head.  

(5) Use a length of black yarn to embroider mouth 2 to 3 rows below the eyes. Hide thread ends in head.  

(6) Fluff up your scrungly little creature (they will be a little squished from all the sewing) and enjoy!  

#autism creature #tbh creature #tbh beast #tbh #crochet #xen makes frens

[xensilverquill]

The woodland amphithere (Amphitheris silva), also known as the fairy dragon or the beech wyrm, is a small draconoid endemic to the temperate broadleaf forests of the Sunken Continent. Vestigial wings aid in thermoregulation and can be freely contracted and expanded. The shapes of these wings have evolved to resemble the leaves of beech, hornbeam, and other marcescent trees that are the favored hunting territories of woodland amphitheres. Fur-like moss growth on its head and tail enable it to supplement its primarily insectivorous diet with photosynthetic energy.

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(Extended species description under readmore.)

The woodland amphithere (Amphitheris silva), also known as the fairy dragon or the beech wyrm, is a small draconoid endemic to the broadleaf forests of the Sunken Continent.

Vestigial wings aid in both gliding and thermoregulation. Each wing can move independently of one another, and their membranes can be freely contracted and expanded (see last image/GIF in gallery). The shapes of these wings have evolved to resemble the leaves of beech, hornbeam, and other marcescent trees that are the favored hunting territories of woodland amphitheres. Whole covens have been observed sunning themselves on tree branches in autumn and winter.

Fur-like moss growth on its head and tail enable it to supplement its primarily insectivorous diet with photosynthetic energy. This adaptation along with their unique wing structure allows them to forego hibernation altogether in more temperate regions.

Two pairs of eyes make these creatures adept hunters. The rostral pair are used to observe shape and color while the caudal pair specialize in tracking the movement of their prey.

Like many extant members of the amphitherid and other draconoid families, the woodland amphithere possesses relays, growths on the head which house complex electroreceptors. Relays in this species have evolved as rigid, antler-like structures. The exact purpose of these relays is unknown, but it is hypothesized that they may be involved in communication between members of a given coven.

Woodland amphitheres are semisocial and congregate in single-generation groups known as a coven or a flight. Covens are typically made up of six to ten individuals, although covens as large as two dozen have been observed. While they do not exhibit the same coordinated hunting prowess of other amphithere species, they are still remarkably sociable and have been observed to groom and to sing to one another.

Eggs are laid in communal nests in small ponds in early spring, and the brood is left to fend for itself by the parent coven shortly after hatching. The fry begin life as tadpole-like creatures with their wings and relays becoming fully developed by midsummer. The brood may linger for up to a year near its birth pond before leaving in search of new hunting territory.

Birds of prey, including eagles, owls, and lesser rocs, are typical predators of woodland amphitheres. Its primary defense is its own coven, which will swarm upon and harass the predator to drive it away. Larger covens have even been known to kill and subsequently feed on their would-be attackers, especially during the nesting season.

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First entry in what will be a small series of original dragon amigurumi patterns following a general amphithere body plan (basically all wing and no leggies lol).

My personal challenge for each of these is that I cannot directly reference patterns from other creators. This is to (1) force me to figure out how to work up complex shapes and (2) so that I can avoid copyright infringement if I ever decide to sell these patterns a later date. Which was why a good portion of the time for this entry was working out the shapes of the leaves for the wings, haha.

#dragon #amigurumi #fantasy #crochetblr #speculative biology #beasts of the sunken continent #xen makes frens #her name is beech and she compels you to boop the snoot

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my first original/freehanded pattern vs. one of my most recent ones

idk i'm really proud of what i've been able to learn and build as a crochet artist in the past few years c :

#crochet #amigurumi #xen makes frens

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The zebra fisher (Abyssus piscator), also known as the weaver lizard, is a large demonoid native to the interstitial estuaries of the Sunken Continent. It is most commonly found in shadow mangrove forests and makes its nest high in the canopy. Fishers are highly intelligent and sociable piscivores that live in groups (known as fleets) of up to a dozen individuals. Fishers have even been observed to build crude fish traps constructed of woven mangrove branches.

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Little impulse project I started last week! I'm happy with how she turned out. c:

#fantasy #speculative biology #amigurumi #lizard #crochetblr #xen makes frens #beasts of the sunken continent #her name is am-eel-ya bad-eel-ya and her favorite lotr character is gollum

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"God gives them the stars to use as ladders / She hears their calls, She is mother and father" 🧿☁️🌌

Small Seraphim Pattern by Crafty Intentions

#angel #seraphim #angel art #angelcore #crochet #xen makes frens #its name is bosco and it needs help finding its singular contact lens