Water goblins or spirits can be found all over the world but one of my favorite representations is from Eastern Europe, namely Vodyanoy. He is said to appear as an old man with a fish tale, covered in muck and algae, with eyes like red-hot coals. He lives at the bottom of lakes and rivers, ponds and marshes, and in the whirlpools of mills. Midnight is his favorite hour but beware of him at any time of day, especially if you are a young woman, as he’s always in search of a wife. Children are also at the top of his list; he will grab them by their legs and drown them given half the chance, dragging them down to his kingdom where he uses their souls as slaves.
Official Project Stats
HOOK SIZE: .90mm & 1.00mm
THREAD SIZE: Size 20 Crochet Thread
TOTAL STITCH COUNT: 18,321
TOTAL HOURS: ~400hours
TOTAL SIZE: 6 INCHES X 6 INCHES
Not gonna lie he’s very creepy. But all that detail is very cool
Thanks! I’m so glad that he came across as creepy, since he’s supposed to represent an evil figure. I feared he’d just be goofy.
Little bit of that too but definitely creepier than goofy haha
Seriously, seriously, awesome work! I didn’t know much about this guy but I like learning about these fairy tales through your work! He definitely is not goofy – he looks like he commands respect! And you definitely deserve some for such a detailed and fantastic project!
Amazing!!! Simple as
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I saw this and swore out loud, that’s how good it is (don’t worry, that’s a compliment!). He is just amazing. And yes, very creepy. I love that you’ve made him into a little diorama too. So much detail! And 400 hours – I don’t know ow you find the time and the patience.