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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Lifestyle
Lucianne Tonti

‘I’ll probably do it forever’: four crochet enthusiasts on their all-time favourite projects

A model luxuriating in a blue and black crocheted jumper with their arms spread wide, against a blue-grey sky.
‘It took me around 70 working hours to complete’: Andrea Zanola’s crocheted sweater, made in 2021 when he was a finalist in an international knitwear competition. Photograph: Costas Simos

Last week we met six knitters and their all-time favourite projects; this week, we hear from crocheters. While knitting requires two needles to make V-shaped stitches, crochet uses a single needle with a hooked end to create knot-like stitches.

Whether to pass the time on a commute, to create gifts for family and friends or items for a small business, crochet seems to bring a lightness and joy to the people who do it.

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