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Always thought of monetising your hobby? These five women turned their passion for crochet into thriving businesses after they turned 60.

Kanchan Bhadani started her entrepreneurial journey in her 60s by launching a crochet toy business called LoopHoop to pursue her passion for crocheting. Her business empowers tribal women of Jhumri Telaiya in Jharkhand.

Vibha Chugh started Sakha Ek Pehel in August 2020 that has helped over 70 women earn a steady income. They also take care of more than 400 street dogs in Nithari, Noida.

Sheela Bajaj, 78-year-old grandma from Delhi, rekindled her passion of crochet during the lockdown and turned it into a business. The demands for her products are now 10 times the supply.

Caught Craft Handed happened when by a granddaughter helped her grandmother become an entrepreneur at 78. What's especially heartwarming is the satisfaction the elderly lady gets by earning her own money from customised headbands, scarves, sweaters, and more.

In the past year, Ajoobaa has had an annual turnover of Rs. 1.4 crore regardless of managing their operations on a small scale.