<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Loop &amp; Lark Journal</title><link>https://loopandlark.web.app/blog/</link><description>Handmade crochet from Siliguri &amp; Darjeeling — amigurumi, flower bouquets, bags, home decor and gifts in premium cotton yarn, wrapped in premium packaging. Made by two college friends, one stitch at a time.</description><language>en-in</language><item><title>A handmade Diwali: our crochet gift guide</title><link>https://loopandlark.web.app/blog/crochet-diwali-gift-guide/</link><guid>https://loopandlark.web.app/blog/crochet-diwali-gift-guide/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Marigold torans, diyas that never burn out, tea hampers from Darjeeling — thoughtful handmade gifts for everyone on your list.</description></item><item><title>How to care for handmade crochet (so it lasts for years)</title><link>https://loopandlark.web.app/blog/how-to-care-for-crochet/</link><guid>https://loopandlark.web.app/blog/how-to-care-for-crochet/</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Washing, drying, storing and reshaping your crochet toys, flowers and bags — the simple routine we follow for everything we make.</description></item><item><title>Our first stitch: two college friends, one hook, and the hills</title><link>https://loopandlark.web.app/blog/our-first-stitch-siliguri-darjeeling/</link><guid>https://loopandlark.web.app/blog/our-first-stitch-siliguri-darjeeling/</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>How a hostel-room hobby between Siliguri and Darjeeling turned into Loop &amp; Lark — and why we decided to do it slowly, beautifully and properly.</description></item><item><title>Why we crochet with milk cotton (and what premium yarn really means)</title><link>https://loopandlark.web.app/blog/why-milk-cotton-yarn/</link><guid>https://loopandlark.web.app/blog/why-milk-cotton-yarn/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Not all yarn is equal. Here&apos;s what we look for in a premium yarn, and why it matters for toys, flowers and bags.</description></item></channel></rss>