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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!
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Our Inspirational Women: Janelle Monáe
Janelle Monáe, singer, actress, activist and model, has released three groundbreaking albums and most recently 'Turntables,' in September...
Georgia
Sep 20, 20212 min read
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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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Sep 12, 20211 min read
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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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Aug 9, 20211 min read
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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 -...
Georgia
Aug 2, 20212 min read
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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...
crochetcollective
Jul 5, 20212 min read
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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...
Amena
Jun 21, 20211 min read
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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...
Amena
Jun 14, 20213 min read
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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...
Amena
May 31, 20212 min read
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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,...
Amena
May 24, 20212 min read
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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....
Amena
May 17, 20212 min read
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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...
Amena
May 10, 20212 min read
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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...
Amena
May 3, 20212 min read
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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...
Amena
Apr 25, 20212 min read
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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...
Amena
Apr 19, 20211 min read
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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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Apr 5, 20212 min read
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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...
Georgia
Mar 1, 20212 min read
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