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TitleCrochet items from raulf jean
DescriptionAt raulf jean I mostly create amigurumi, which is a form of crochet with roots in Japanese handcraft that entails the creation of toys with tight stitches and careful detail.
During my time selling and creating this year – I’ve found that people are very drawn to fun and obscure creations – such as dissected rats, mythological characters, or realistic animals – things they might not normally see on a crocheted stand. This has led to a lot of exposure for me, and I’ve found it incredibly enriching to connect with worldwide pattern creators and crocheters to work on their patterns and develop my own skills. In the realm of my own production, the next steps for raulf jean will be to create my own patterns based on creatures that I find very interesting.
During the year I have also had the chance to connect with a wide variety of youth-based organisations or local community groups to develop products that reflect their business.
One such project was one alongside Ōtautahi based business She Is Not Your Rehab, who released a children's book earlier this year. I was able to create my own pattern based on their main character Tai, who featured at their book release.
Other similar projects have included monthly donations of ruru to the Little Miracles Trust operating out of the Christchurch Womens Hospital; creating whānau themed end-of-year koha for kaiako at my kura, Horoeka Haemata Rolleston College; and having the chance to work alongside another youth-led business, Purple Hearts of Hope, making products to go in care packs for those staying in mental health hospitals.
There are alternatives to the acrylic yarn I use – such as merino and wool – but with the form of crochet I make, amigurumi, acrylic based yarn sustains shaping and manipulation techniques integral to the art. As well as this, the specific brand and type of yarn I use is one of the only ones that my personal sensory issues can withstand. Evidently, this becomes an issue.
The issue of balancing these sustainability worries with the outcomes of raulf jean are reflected in all other steps I take. In the process of creation, I use yarn and other fabric scraps as stuffing to minimise my waste output. I accept donations of certain materials from those who are not using them, and recycle resources such as tissue paper, boxes, and wrapping to support reuse of
products in the community. At the beginning of the year, I elected to purchase only ten sets of tools for my workshops, contributing to the minimisation of waste output.DateAugust 2025
DescriptionAt raulf jean I mostly create amigurumi, which is a form of crochet with roots in Japanese handcraft that entails the creation of toys with tight stitches and careful detail. During my time selling and creating this year – I’ve found that people are very drawn to fun and obscure creations – such as dissected rats, mythological characters, or realistic animals – things they might not normally see on a crocheted stand. This has led to a lot of exposure for me, and I’ve found it incredibly enriching to connect with worldwide pattern creators and crocheters to work on their patterns and develop my own skills. In the realm of my own production, the next steps for raulf jean will be to create my own patterns based on creatures that I find very interesting.
During the year I have also had the chance to connect with a wide variety of youth-based organisations or local community groups to develop products that reflect their business.
One such project was one alongside Ōtautahi based business She Is Not Your Rehab, who released a children's book earlier this year. I was able to create my own pattern based on their main character Tai, who featured at their book release.
Other similar projects have included monthly donations of ruru to the Little Miracles Trust operating out of the Christchurch Womens Hospital; creating whānau themed end-of-year koha for kaiako at my kura, Horoeka Haemata Rolleston College; and having the chance to work alongside another youth-led business, Purple Hearts of Hope, making products to go in care packs for those staying in mental health hospitals.
There are alternatives to the acrylic yarn I use – such as merino and wool – but with the form of crochet I make, amigurumi, acrylic based yarn sustains shaping and manipulation techniques integral to the art. As well as this, the specific brand and type of yarn I use is one of the only ones that my personal sensory issues can withstand. Evidently, this becomes an issue.
The issue of balancing these sustainability worries with the outcomes of raulf jean are reflected in all other steps I take. In the process of creation, I use yarn and other fabric scraps as stuffing to minimise my waste output. I accept donations of certain materials from those who are not using them, and recycle resources such as tissue paper, boxes, and wrapping to support reuse of
products in the community. At the beginning of the year, I elected to purchase only ten sets of tools for my workshops, contributing to the minimisation of waste output.
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Written ByMikayla YoungDate WrittenAugust 2025
Date WrittenAugust 2025
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