In The Loop

  When I began crocheting, my main driver was the cost-saving element and the creative aspect was secondary but as I continue to crochet I can see my motives changing. Crochet and Sustainability The business course that I am currently studying has made me aware of the UN`s sustainable development goals and the abundance of issues surrounding fast fashion. Participating in a method of slow fashion is very important to me and allows me to feel as if I am making a difference in the current climate where change is necessary.  I now own a few wearable crochet pieces that I have made and can confirm that I look for excuses to wear them a lot more than my other clothing pieces, the heightened sentimental value definitely makes a difference and the sense of personal gratification when being complimented on my pieces. I look to purchase my yarn from ethical suppliers and ideally small businesses, https://lindehobby.co.uk/ is my go-to website as a lot of the yarn is recycled and the c...