How Titi Afolabi turned playful crochet days into Hooked by Titi Crochet: a brand redefining handmade bags

When you meet Titilayo Afolabi, you immediately sense her quiet passion. The kind of passion that comes from years of love, patience, and artistry woven together, quite literally.

Her story with crochet began back in her primary school days in Kubwa, Abuja, when a curious little girl watched a classmate’s hands move swiftly between tiny hooks they called “knitting pins”. Fascinated, Titi asked to be taught. What started as playful curiosity soon became a shared joy. During break times, she and her friends would sit together crocheting small caps and bags just for fun.

Over time, that innocent pastime grew into something much deeper. Crochet became more than just yarn and hooks; it became a way to create beauty, tell stories, and connect with people. That realisation birthed her brand, Hooked by Titi Crochet, a label dedicated to creating handcrafted crochet bags that are timeless, durable, and filled with meaning.

Handmade with Purpose

For Titi, crochet bags are not simply accessories. They’re sustainable pieces of art, rooted in heritage and made with love. Every bag carries a story, inspired by the past yet designed for today’s fashion-forward woman.

She blends traditional wooden handles, once popular in olden-day fashion but almost forgotten today, with raffia and recycled polyester yarn, giving each bag a mix of nostalgia, sustainability, and modern elegance.

The result? Bags that feel exclusive, stylish, and conscious all at once. “I want women to not only stand out,” Titi explains, “but also embrace conscious fashion that honours the past while caring for the future.”

Solving Everyday Fashion Struggles

Many women face the same challenges:

  • Finding bags that stand out in a world of mass-produced designs.
  • Owning a bag that’s both functional and fashionable.
  • Choosing options that are truly eco-friendly and sustainable.

Hooked by Titi Crochet steps into this gap beautifully. Every piece strikes that delicate balance, exclusive, stylish, practical, and earth-conscious.

From everyday handbags to creative statement pieces, elegant purses, and even vintage-inspired designs, each bag is made with care and designed to last.

A Refreshing Alternative

As conversations around sustainable fashion in Nigeria grow louder, Titi’s brand provides a refreshing alternative for women who want their style choices to align with their values.

Her message is simple: Handmade can be fashionable, functional, and eco-friendly. And her bags embody that promise.

Hooked by Titi Crochet isn’t just selling bags; it’s offering women a way to carry timelessness, heritage, and sustainability on their shoulders.

 

 

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