TRANSITION ,GRANNY ART TO GENZ ADOPTION

By Isaac Wambua

Crochet is a needlework technique that uses a single hooked tool to interconnect loops of yarn producing a delicate intricate

Mercy Kariuki a Chuka University student is drawing attention of the students with her hobby of crochet art.Mercy who has been knitting products such as dresses, shorts,tops, Marvins , scarfs , open shell sweaters, shrugs, shirt and crocheted flowers She got the Idea for crochet from her mother and best friend and who are pillars of inspiration through her journey ,"the first product to knit was a open shell sweater which was not perfect,"she says .But with the time and more practice she advanced.

In crochetry,she prefers to use silk and cotton yarn because are self stripping dyed with specific colour lengths that automatically create stripes as you work,and also crochet hook/ needle.

The knitting patterns Mercy prefers are slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet,half double crochet depending with the product making ,she is keen in knitting to avoid making mistakes that can lead to an irregular sharp of the product,she also prefers bright colours such as purple but is guided by the client

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The Campus Curator of Coziness brought the idea of her turning hobby into a business, where she knits the products ,posts on the social media, friends and other students who seemed to be more interested in crochet garments makes order

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The pricing is determined by the size, material and the type of the product client wants,

Mercy tries to find the time to knit while balancing schoolwork .She neats most of her products during free time and weekends

BENEFITS OF CROCHET

According to Mercy , crochet offers a range of mental and physical benefits.It is a form of mindfulness which helps to reduces stress and anxiety by promoting relaxation and calming the mind

Crochet can be done while sitting making it suitable for people with limited mobility .

It provides creative outlet allowing people to express their imagination and produce unique personalised items eg creating items tailored to the recipients taste and preferences

Crochet brings people together, they share their interests and learning from each other skills and techniques .Crochet is a sustainable and eco-friendly hobby.It allows people create their own clothes

Her instagram handle is Pinnah_Melinah