Crochet is no longer just a winter activity. Social media trends have pushed it into fashion, and it now shows up in tote bags, flower bouquets, hair accessories and home decor. Many women also enjoy the personal side of the craft. A handmade gift feels more meaningful than a store-bought one, and each piece carries the maker’s time and patience.
The craft has also become a source of income. The head of the Bangladesh Women’s Entrepreneurship Forum has noted that handmade items now appear in online stores and local markets alike, and that the online market for crochet and knitting is expanding quickly. That growth is why the right websites matter, whether you are buying your first hook or selling your hundredth bag.
Daraz: For Yarn and Everyday Supplies
Daraz is one of the largest online marketplaces in the country, and it has a wide range of crochet materials. Listings include acrylic yarn combo packs in several colours and milk cotton yarn sets popular for baby items, bags and amigurumi. Many sellers offer cash on delivery and return windows, which helps beginners who are unsure about shades or texture.
A few tips will save money and frustration. Read the yarn weight and fibre content carefully. Check seller ratings and recent reviews. If you are making something for a baby or for sensitive skin, look for soft cotton or milk cotton blends. Buy a little extra of the same colour batch, since shades can vary between lots.
Bikroy: For Buying and Selling Handmade Pieces
Bikroy is a classifieds marketplace with a growing number of crochet and handmade decor listings, including wall hangings, home accessories and finished crafts. For makers, it is a simple way to reach local buyers without building a website. For shoppers, it is a good place to compare prices and find one-off pieces.
Because it is a classifieds site, a bit of care goes a long way. Ask for clear photos, confirm measurements and agree on delivery terms in advance. If you are selling, include dimensions, yarn type and how long a custom order will take.
Facebook Groups and Pages: For Community and Custom Orders
For many Bangladeshi crafters, Facebook is still the heart of the scene. Crochet groups let members share finished work, ask for stitch help, swap yarn sources and post small orders. Many home-based sellers run their own pages, taking custom requests and payments through mobile wallets or cash on delivery.
For learners, groups can be an excellent place to ask questions in Bangla and get quick answers. For sellers, pages with steady photos and honest descriptions tend to earn repeat customers. One caution: always check reviews and ask other buyers before paying in advance to a new page.
Instagram: For Inspiration and Brand Building
Instagram is where trends travel fastest. Search hashtags related to crochet, amigurumi or handmade bags, and you will find endless colour combinations and project ideas. It is also a great window into how small Bangladeshi brands present their work.
One example is Bunali, a handmade brand based in Rajshahi that makes crochet flower bouquets, amigurumi, bags and home pieces. It describes its work as slow, made stitch by stitch by a small circle of women artisans. Whether or not you want to buy, brands like this show how good photography, clear storytelling and consistent quality can turn a hobby into a business.
If you plan to sell, post process videos, close-ups of stitches and short captions about the materials. People love seeing how a piece is made.
Ravelry: For Patterns and Skill Building
Ravelry is a free online community built around knitting and crochet. Its pattern database lets you filter by difficulty, yarn weight, hook size and project type, so you can find something that matches both your skill level and your materials. Many patterns are free, and project pages from other crafters show how the same design turns out in different yarns.
It is especially useful once you move beyond basic stitches. If you are tired of following random videos, a well-written pattern teaches you how to read crochet notation, which opens up almost any design.
How to Get Started Smoothly
If you are new, begin with a small project such as a coaster, scrunchie or simple pouch. Choose a smooth, light-coloured cotton or acrylic yarn so you can see your stitches clearly, and pair it with a hook size recommended on the yarn label. Learn a handful of basics first, including the chain, single crochet and double crochet, before trying complicated shapes.
If you want to sell, start small and learn what customers actually order. Price your work by counting both materials and time, since underpricing is one of the most common mistakes among home crafters. Keep clear photos and notes for each design, so repeat orders are easy.
Craft That Connects People
Crochet has always been more than a pastime. It brings women together through shared patterns, swapped tips and quiet evenings with a hook and yarn. With the right websites, it can also become a source of confidence and income. Whether you are looking for your first skein or your next big order, these five platforms are a good place to begin.
A quick note: I could not find a verified list of dedicated Bangladeshi crochet-only websites, so I chose platforms that are confirmed to carry crochet content. If you have specific shops or brands you want featured, send me the names, and I will rewrite the list around them.
