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Miss Lydia
@lovemisslydia.bsky.social
Crochet artist, teacher, illustrator, writer, goblin. Slowly turning into moss.
She/Her
I've been quiet for a couple of days because I haven't been feeling well, but I did get the donut and bagel patterns done. Now I'm working on the "extra toppings" chapter. #crochet
December 30, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Cold and windy day today. Perfect day to put on my favorite hoodie and work on some #crochet!
How's the weather where you're at?
December 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Didn't get any crochet done yesterday because I had a migraine, but I'm feeling much better today. So, back to work!

Today's task: Bagel and donut pattern

#crochet
December 28, 2025 at 5:40 PM
One week left of my "break" to work on this book. I'm feeling really great about what I've accomplished so far! I probably won't finish before school starts back up, but I should be able to knock out at least two more chapters before then.
#crochet #amigurumi #noAIart #crochetcoffeeshop
December 26, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Because I can't leave well enough alone, I designed a little frosting "hat" so you can use to transform your muffins into cupcakes.
#amigurumi #crochetedtoys #crochet
December 25, 2025 at 10:04 PM
#Crochet macarons - one of many patterns you'll be able to find in my Crochet Coffee Shop book once it's published!

I made them with Premier Basix Worsted, and held the tower together with a wooden skewer.
December 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Work continues! Today, I focused on making muffins. I plan on doing five more "flavors" for the book, then I will start on the cupcake pattern (which is similar, but different enough to need its own page.) #crochet #amigurumi
December 24, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Hello, beans! It's been a while. Apparently, it's kind of hard to publish a book of crochet patterns while also being a functioning adult. Who knew? Anyway, I have two weeks off from teaching, so I'll be focusing on this for a while. Stay tuned! #crochet #amigurumi #crochetcoffeeshop
December 22, 2025 at 4:56 PM
UPDATE! I have finished writing the patterns for #Crochet Coffee Shop. I'm taking a little breather, and then I will be sending the collection to my pattern testers.
September 11, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Work continues on #Crochet Coffee Shop, my collection of #amigurumi patterns for interactive play!
Yesterday, I completed a pattern for an iced coffee. The lid comes off and it can be filled with coffee inserts just like the other cups. Today, I will make boba. Stay tuned!
August 1, 2025 at 3:28 PM
The platform I teach on, my main source of income, has been showing signs of what I affectionately refer to as "techbroitis." They have become so fixated on developing cutting-edge features that will redefine the industry that they've forgotten what their business actually is.
July 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Me: Wow, that class went really well!
Parent: (removes student and leaves 2 star review.)
🥲
July 16, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I scheduled a week off from teaching to focus on my book, and ended up coming down with a mystery virus that laid me out the entire week 😢
July 13, 2025 at 12:52 PM
I went to the zoo today, and while I was there, I hid four little #amigurumi toys with a tag that said "I'm not lost, I'm just alone. If you love me, take me home!" Someone found this prairie dog, followed the link on my card, and sent me $25 🥹
June 29, 2025 at 2:56 AM
When my cat Appa likes somebody, he hits them in the face with his tail. It's how he says, "I love you."

Lately, he's started doing it to my computer monitor when my remote students are on the screen.
June 13, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Love #CrochetPatterns? Want to get updates on my #CrochetCoffeeShop project? Follow my ko-fi!
(A little donation to help keep the lights on is also very welcome! ♥)
June 9, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Alright, my working "vacation" is over and it's back to teaching for me, but here's what I accomplished:
• finished the final version of the espresso machine with removable portafilter
• made a bagel and toppings
• made a muffin
• made a muffin again, but bigger
#amigurumi #crochet #crafts #toys
June 9, 2025 at 5:59 PM
I ended up having to rest my wrist for two days before I could pick up the hook again. Today is the last day of my break from teaching, so I'm going to try to get the larger muffin pattern done now. 😊

I may keep the original muffin pattern in the book as a "mini muffin."
#crochet #amigurumi
June 8, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Had to take a #crochet break yesterday because my wrist said I was done for the day. I may have to limit how much I work on the coffee shop today, but I at least want to revisit the muffin and make it a little larger.
#amigurumi
June 6, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The #crochet coffee shop collection is coming along. All of these items are original #amigurumi patterns by me! It is an interactive playset with a lot of cool details.

I took a week off from work to focus on this project, so if you'd like to put some bread in my jar, check out my ko-fi ❤️
June 6, 2025 at 12:59 AM
3 versions of the pattern later, I have developed a crocheted espresso machine with a removable portafilter that doesn't need velcro or magnets to work.

I'm currently on track to have the pattern collection done by the end of July, as I originally planned. #amigurumi #crochet
June 2, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Kawaii drawing of one of my favorite animals: a red river hog. Or as I call it, "phot-hog-rapher." :D
I'm sorry.
I'll probably do it again though.
#puns #kawaii #art #zoo #I'mBadAtHashtags
May 7, 2025 at 4:29 PM
A very early look at a project I've been working on the past few months. There are a few items I still want to make & I want to improve a few things. My goal is to have a book of patterns ready to go this summer.
#CrochetCoffeeShop
#crochet #crafts #fiberarts #DIY #amigurumi #coffee #Barista
April 14, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I ordered a 20lb box of mystery chenille from #PremierYarns and it's due to arrive today. My students have demanded an unboxing video, so keep an eye out for that!
#crochet #yarn #fiberart
March 27, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Yesterday, my students were talking about the things they've made with their 3D printers.
Meanwhile I still have a stack of this stuff in my office...
March 27, 2025 at 2:40 PM