Captain Hook

It was granny passtime until the pandemic hit and crochet became the thing you did to keep your creative side busy. It’s time you meet some of India’s coolest creators.

Captain Hook

Neha Shivang toy's

Cute lil’ toys

Neha Shivang is an amigurumi artist who taught herself the art by watching YouTube videos. She began by making doilies and torans, but her amigurumi toys are her favourites. Her toys are all handmade, eco-friendly and machine-washable. They are suitable for both children and pets, as they are made of cotton yarn and are extremely soft. You can customise your own toy or choose one from her Instagram page. Her collection includes, Shin Chan, Noddy, and Winnie the Pooh.
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PRICE: Rs 500 onwards for 15 cm
To order: @crochet_by_neha

Fun beachwear

This artist started making crochet toys as a hobby, but then realised that apparel was a better idea as she wanted people to know that crochet was more than just making granny caps, sweaters and shawls. Nancy S, founder of hook.me.uppp, crochets funky bikinis and bikini cover-ups, bohemian crop tops, skirts, tunics, belly dance belts and bralettes among other things. She doesn’t mass produce and her collection is limited edition only. Customisation entirely depends on how creatively challenging the piece is. However, you can also buy her creations on Amazon and save on delivery charges since ordering directly through Nancy will see a DTDC rate apply.
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Price: Rs 700 to Rs 2,500
To order: Amazon or
@hook.me.uppp

Tops and accessories

The Thread Project, started by Ruchira Sen, sells handmade and customisable crochet tops, hairbands and scrunchies. It started off as a way to kill time in the lockdown, but has flowered into something bigger. You can find her entire catalogue on her Instagram page, choose your favourite design and colour, and send in your exact measurements for a perfect fit.

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Price: crochet tops from Rs 800, hairbands are Rs 125 and scrunchies Rs 75 each
To order: @the.thread.project

Dresses for your babies

Crochet knitting hub is a business run by mother-daughter duo Sona and Sakshi Chaudhary. They specialise in making really cute, funky and colourful baby clothes and blankets, crocheting both simple dresses and fancy outfits like princess-themed and mermaid- and panda-themed clothes. Orders should be placed 15 days in advance. Since they don’t have a website yet, you can place your order on Instagram, share product details with them and confirm your order there. The prices of goods vary depending on the baby’s age and the dress pattern.
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Price: Rs 500 onwards
To order: @crochet_knitting_hub

Bags, hats and sweaters

If you’re looking for trendy crochet hats and bags to upscale your outfit, then Crochet Wardrobe Love by Nabam Anam is your place. She also customises really cool sweaters. You can get your hats, sweaters and bags made in solid colours and ombres, and in different designs and patterns.

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Price: Sweaters from Rs 1,000; hats from Rs 300; bags from Rs 450; tank tops from Rs 400
To order: @crochet_wardrobelove

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