Crocheting as a relaxing hobby, or as a means to get creative and customized products, has become more and more popular recently. Even our celebrities have been caught in this wave when Bollywood actor Kajol was seen weaving the needles in her free time, and Vicky Kaushal was spotted wearing a crochet shirt for an outing. If you have been looking to buy something for yourself, or get a customized order for a loved one, here are 5 women entrepreneurs who make crochet items and you can find them all on Women Listed.
1. Reeta Singh
Reeta Singh, from a small town in Chandigarh, had a passion for crochet when she was a child but after marriage family responsibilities made it to the top of her priority list. At the age of 55,, with the support of her family, Reeta has picked up crocheting again, and is designing her crochet items under the name ‘Yarn Stories by RS’. This woman entrepreneur has a wide range of bags in different designs that have a floral motif, pearls, or tassels. Fans of the Kdrama ‘Lovely Runner’ can find the crochet teddy keyrings here that would make for a perfect couple gift. You can place your orders through her Instagram profile.
Women Listed Profile: https://womenlisted.com/reeta
2. Anuja
Anuja’s Knit Dreams has a wide range of crochet items like flowers, bags, and Amigurumi stuffed toys for you to choose from. Honey Bees, jellyfishes, dolls, penguins, and more, you can find them here; along with crochet lilies, daisies, and roses. This woman entrepreneur also has bags with wooden handles woven into the yarn to make it sturdy as well as appealing. These bags come with different colors, beaded tassels, and floral designs. She also designs clothing items like crochet shrugs or frocks for kids. Place an order for her existing items, or for a customized one, on her Instagram page.
Women Listed Profile: https://womenlisted.com/anuja
3. Rafia Tabassum Ansari - Duaira
Crochet items like Amigurumi toys of particular characters are a specialty of Rafia Tabassum Ansari. You can find Shin Chan, Hello Kitty, Batman, and even more niche ones like anime character Goku, or BT21 Characters of the members of the global boy-band, BTS, here. Rafia’s brand, Duaira, also has a wide range of keychains, bags, wallets, toys, and pouches for smaller items like your earphones and lipstick. Her custom orders show how meaningful her items are; like when she crocheted a pet bird who had passed away, based on a picture given by the customer. Place your orders through this self-taught crochet artist’s website.
Women Listed Profile: https://womenlisted.com/rafiatabassumansari
4. Poulomi
When Poulomi’s daughters found a crochet top that she had made as a teenager they encouraged her to take up her old hobby again. This woman entrepreneur now offers her crochet items through her social media page, El’s Crochet Factory. She makes a range of items, including intricate table runners, mats, bags, clothes like sweaters or tops, and even backpacks for kids. She also makes clothes for babies, like onesies and socks. Place your order for her colorful products on her Instagram.
Women Listed Profile: https://womenlisted.com/poulomi
5. Sriparna Das Chokroboty
Sriparna Das Chakraborty founded and is the Design Head of, her brand Aamani’s Crochet. Taking the art of crocheting a step further, her range of products include and exceed the categories of bags, toys, and shrugs. You can find crochet items like swimwear, blouses for sarees, rakhis, co-ord sets, and even backless party wear dresses adorned with sequins here. This woman entrepreneur is a Ministry of Textiles-approved designer and trains rural women in the art of crocheting and then employs those clusters in production of her own products. Sriparna also participates in many exhibitions that you can check out to get a firsthand experience, or place your orders directly from the Whatsapp link in her Instagram bio.
Women Listed Profile: https://womenlisted.com/sriparna_crochet
The charm of these crochet items will make for perfect gifts for you and your loved ones no matter what age they are. Pick a cute Amigurumi toy or a functional, colorful bag and you are good to go.
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