India, June 29 -- Knitting and crocheting, thought to be 'old-world', have gained popularity in recent times as a creative outlet for both men and women in today's hectic times, finds Anju Munshi

Do you remember your grandmother or mother going clickety-click with their knitting needles? Or a sister crocheting beautiful flowers in multi colours to make doilies or embellish your frocks? It was, of course, before brand names in woollens invaded the market with ads showing men and women vacationing in some hill in colourful woollies. Well, things have turned full circle, it seems. Recent trends show that these crafts are making a comeback and people are getting hooked, literally, to crocheting, knitting and tatting.

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