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Like many knitters and crocheters, Megan Parolin was taught to ply the needles and hook by her grandmother. But it wasn’t until later in life that knitting really made its mark. After being hospitalised for depression in 2018, the former solicitor started knitting a blanket to fill some of her time while getting well again. “I […]

From maxidresses to tank tops and colourful totes, the high street is bedecked with crocheted fashion this summer. But while shops are full of ready-to-wear styles they face increasingly stiff competition from homemade efforts. In recent years crochet has managed to shake off associations with blankets and tea cosies, with social media sites such as TikTok and […]