Loch Ness Monster

Some time ago, a dear friend travelled to see the breathtaking landscapes of Scotland, where she had the opportunity to visit the legendary Loch Ness. Although the famous sea serpent, Nessie, remained out of sight during her visit, she thoroughly enjoyed exploring the beautiful area.

Loch Ness, home to the ever-elusive Nessie, has emerged as a popular tourist attraction over the years. Yet, few may realize that the legend of a massive water creature dates back as far as the 6th Century. It is said that during his travels, the renowned Saint Columba (Colmcille) encountered the ferocious water beast and employed the sign of the cross to keep it at bay. With a commanding voice akin to the iconic Gandalf, the saint boldly proclaimed, "You will go no further!" to the stunned creature. This actually isn’t too surprising as hagiographies (biographies of saints) tell us that saints couldn’t walk a mile or throw a stone without having to battle all kinds of demons and fantastic creatures. Perhaps that’s why they are all extinct today? 


Well my friend won’t have to worry about battling this adorable crocheted Nessie. The pattern is freely available on Ravelry by its talented author, Jessica Ruse. It’s a wonderful pattern, easy to follow and I found it to be very straightforward. Although I'm thrilled with the result, I do wish I had opted for a slightly smaller crochet hook to create tighter stitches. Nevertheless, the finished product is undeniably charming—a little monster brought to life through the magic of crochet.

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