Lalita with some of her crochet items which include earrings, crop tops, scarves and beanies. Photos: The Star/Zhafaran Nasib
Widow Lalita Ramasamy almost fell into depression after her mother, Kaliyanee Mayandi, 71, died due to cervical cancer last November. Lalita found it hard to accept her mother's death, which affected her physical and mental health.
To overcome her grief, the Penang-based woman turned to crochet, her long-lost hobby, to help her get back on her feet.
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Joy of crocheting
Lalita with some of her crochet items which include earrings, crop tops, scarves and beanies. Photos: The Star/Zhafaran Nasib
Crochet Swiss cheese-themed earrings, anyone? Photo: Yuveneswary Maheswaran
Yuveneswary is proud to model her mother's handmade crochet earrings and tube top. Photo: Yuveneswary Maheswaran
A crochet flat circle turned into a dangling earring. Photo: Yuveneswary Maheswaran
Lalita’s crochet jhumka earrings are in popular demand.
Lalita (left) says she derives great satisfaction from seeing people wear her handmade earrings.
Lalita’s children Jayamunishwar (back, left), Sathishwaran and Yuveneswary (front, right) are supportive of her crochet business.
Crochet earrings with an Indian twist.
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