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“ Crochet is

made with love, not

machines. “

When asked about their favorite crochet pieces, both This does not only wreak havoc on the
interviewees chose hair ties due to their simplicity environment—it strips individuality, erasing
and tendency to provide stress-relief during the the core essence of handmade craft for careless
stitching process. “It’s always connected with me convenience, burying the poetry of crochet beneath
being stressed,” Yumna emphasized, explaining a pile of forgotten waste.
why she goes for hair ties the most.
As our talk came to an end, it became clear that
While Nida agreed on hair ties, she added her crochet is far more than yarn and hooked needles—
interest in clothing projects such as sleeves, small it is a gateway to artistic freedom. It is a thread of
tops, and bucket hats, arises whenever she feels inspiration, perseverance, and spirit, each stitch
a bit more creative. The students also agreed that whispering a story, creating timeless artwork
crochet serves as a medium for self-expression made with love and care. The crochet club at ADU
that helps convey their individuality. “I feel like allows students to have that freedom—a space
crochet helps in that a lot, because that way you where self-expression blossoms with every knot.
are making your own pieces,” Nida said. “Not only It’s not only about mastering the craft, but also
is that sustainable, but, also, it’s a unique piece, about knitting friendships, meeting like-minded
based on you.” people, and inspiring one another.

Notably, the mention of “sustainability” led a
discussion on the fashion industry; when asked
about crochet and fast fashion, both believed it to
be far from ideal. “The base of crocheting is that it
is supposed to be made with love. So, having that
eliminated and taken over by machines is not what
we stand by. It’s discrediting crocheters”, Nida
stated with conviction. Many people are starting to
disregard the value of true craftsmanship, favoring
mass-produced, machine-made pieces instead that
often lack quality.