I make soft friends, one loop at a time.
I’m Michelle, I’m 11. Turtles, octopuses and market bags, hooked by hand in Lagos. Buy one, or adopt a whole family.
Fresh off the hook
The newest things I have made, each one with its own story.
Crochet and toys
Ocho the octopus
An octopus with eight curly legs and stitched eyes, safe for babies.
₦10,500
Crochet and toys
Sunflower market bag
A granny-square bag with a sunflower on each side, strong enough for market.
₦15,000
Cuddle Friends
After Tunde the turtle I wanted him to have a friend, so I made Ocho. Now the family is growing: a bunny with a carrot and a bear are next on my hook. You can buy Tunde and Ocho one at a time or both together.
The whole collection ₦20,000
See the collectionHow a turtle gets made
Nine hours over two weekends, six hexagons and a lot of stuffing.
Read Tunde’s storySix hexagons for the shell
A round body underneath
Head and flippers, stuffed firm
Sew together and add the eyes
Every toy is checked and packed by my mum
She checks every safety eye, wraps each toy in tissue and posts it from Lagos. Ask her anything before you buy.