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Get regular insights into the inner workings of The Crochet Collective, relevant news updates and opinion peices on ethical fashion amongst other topical subjects. These snappy digestable reads highlight the ups and downs on our journey to making it as a business and will hopefully give you a taste of what's to come!

Georgia

Sep 20, 20212 min read

Our Inspirational Women: Janelle Monáe

Janelle Monáe, singer, actress, activist and model, has released three groundbreaking albums and most recently 'Turntables,' in September...

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crochetcollective

Sep 12, 20211 min read

How we got hooked on crochet

Today on International Crochet Day we look back on who taught us and how we started crocheting. The four of us were taught how to crochet...

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crochetcollective

Aug 9, 20211 min read

Crocheting For Gold

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics have drawn to a close, and there have been so many memorable moments but for us it was discovering Tom Daley's...

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Georgia

Aug 2, 20212 min read

Crochet vs Knitting (a family debate)

I come from a family of needlecrafters - I've been a proud wearer of homemade jumpers from various relatives for most of my life -...

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TW // Domestic abuse: "An epidemic beneath a pandemic"

crochetcollective

Jul 5, 20212 min read

TW // Domestic abuse: "An epidemic beneath a pandemic"

We started The Crochet Collective during the first lockdown in England and we decided very early on that a proportion of our profits (if...

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Amena

Jun 21, 20211 min read

The Rise of Catwalk Crochet

Crochet has made it onto the catwalk and we're not mad about it. Whether it's a boob tube, a bikini top or a bucket hat, crochetwear has...

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Are my bamboo socks actually eco-friendly?

Amena

Jun 14, 20213 min read

Are my bamboo socks actually eco-friendly?

A twist on the classic Christmas present, bamboo socks are becoming more and more popular as people start opting for more sustainable...

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Amena

May 31, 20212 min read

Our Inspirational Women: Maya Angelou

An American poet, memoirist, civil rights activist and actress, Maya Angelou continues to be a key figure of the 20th century. Her...

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Amena

May 24, 20212 min read

Our Inspirational Women: Frida Kahlo

Frida Kahlo was one of the 20th century's most influential Hispanic artists, and is remembered all over the world for her self-portraits,...

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Amena

May 17, 20212 min read

Our Inspirational Women: Ada Lovelace

Ada Lovelace, whilst perhaps not a household name, was an English mathematician who is credited with being the first computer programmer....

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Amena

May 10, 20212 min read

Our Inspirational Women: P!nk

With over 90 million records sold worldwide, Pink is one of the world's best selling music artists. Her impressive discography has...

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Amena

May 3, 20212 min read

Our Inspirational Women: Greta Thunberg

Greta Thunberg has been a household name for a few years now - and for good reason. At only 18 years old, she has been credited with...

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Amena

Apr 25, 20212 min read

Our Inspirational Women: Jacinda Ardern

A feminist icon, a socially conscious leader and a liberal beacon of hope, Jacinda Ardern has amassed a huge amount of popularity all...

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Amena

Apr 19, 20211 min read

Our Inspirational Women: Michelle Obama

As avid fans of her podcast, Michelle Obama has long been a key source of inspiration for me and many of my friends and family. Although...

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An unlikely trio: Mathematics, Crochet and Business

crochetcollective

Apr 5, 20212 min read

An unlikely trio: Mathematics, Crochet and Business

The series of UK lockdowns gave me a great opportunity to get through my list of books I didn't think I had time for, during which I came...

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crochetcollective

Mar 15, 20211 min read

Crochet Keeps Me From Unravelling

When I was looking for new crochet patterns, I found a paper by the American Counseling Association that outlines some of the health...

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Georgia

Mar 1, 20212 min read

The Slow Fashion Revolution

We've all been there - bought an outfit online because we liked it on the model, worn it to one party and then never again, but told...

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crochetcollective

Feb 15, 20211 min read

Meet the team!

Read on to find out more about our fabulous team and what they have been up to this year. Georgia Georgia is the founder of the crochet...

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