In this FAQ for About Us, you can learn more about our blog and shop, such as “What is ‘Virkadia?’” as well as information about our patterns, such as “What skill level are Virkadia patterns?”
What is “Virkadia?”
Virkadia [pronounced: Vurr-kay-dee-uh] is a portmanteau of the words virka (from the Swedish word for crochet) and arcadia (the concept of utopian harmony with nature).
Virkadia is both the name of our crochet pattern shop and blog (learn more about the origins of the blog here), as well as the name for the imaginary world in which all of our crochet creatures live.
What the heck is a “hekle?”
A hekle is an imaginary creature that lives in Virkadia. Hekles are little tricksters—they love to prank unsuspecting visitors and cause friendly mischief everywhere they go. Spotting a hekle in the wild is a rare and magical moment, as they so often enjoy dressing up to blend into their surroundings. Wait, did that mushroom just move on it’s own? It may have been a hekle in disguise!
The Hekles Collection (coming soon!) will be available as paid patterns through our Etsy store! Follow us on Instagram for updates on new releases!
What skill level are Virkadia crochet patterns?
All Virkadia crochet patterns are designed with advanced beginner to intermediate-level crocheters in mind. Those who will benefit most from Virkadia crochet patterns are crocheters with a practiced understanding of common stitches (i.e. single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet, etc) and amigurumi techniques (i.e. reading patterns, working in the round, sewing pieces together, etc).
Are patterns available in other languages?
Unfortunately, Virkadia crochet patterns are currently only available in English. We hope to one day be able to support different language versions but sadly do not have the resources to do so at this time.
I don’t crochet but still want to support your business. How can I help?
There are several ways to show your support for Virkadia, even if you don’t crochet! Helping to spread the word about Virkadia to your friends and family, either through word-of-mouth or by interacting with our blog and social media, is invaluable and so immensely appreciated. We hope to offer more products in the future that everyone can enjoy—so visit us here on our blog to stay up-to-date with all the current adventures in Virkadia, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and our Etsy shop!