crocheting

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Two weeks before the show, young seamstresses were crocheting floral motifs in mohair and Japanese metallic thread at a south London studio overlooking the Thames river and Big Ben.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

Fiber arts like knitting, crocheting, and embroidery have never been completely apolitical.

From Slate • Jan. 29, 2026

She said the response to the cafe's "offline nights" had been positive so far, adding: "There were strangers sat on tables together, and a lot of skill sharing such as knitting and crocheting."

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2025

Grasso also is candid online about days when her grief strikes even harder, and she shares the activities she does to help boost her mood, like crocheting and running.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2024

I mastered the art of crocheting and tatting, and there was a lifetime’s supply of dainty doilies that would never be used in sacheted dresser drawers.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou