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Grab your needles: Slow fashion and finding focus through a handmade yarn revival

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The art of knitting and crocheting has long offered a peaceful escape in a fast paced world. It's an ancient craft that's been practised for centuries, and the skill seems to be enjoying a popularity boom with a younger, online audience — raising their needles and moving towards slower fashion.
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