Khadija’s Yarnimals

Khadija is a 16-year-old crochet artist and the creative mind behind a handmade plushie business based in Hanmer, Ontario. A Grade 10 student at Hanmer Secondary School, Khadija turned her passion for crochet into a business after realizing she had more plushies than she could keep. Now, she shares her creations with others through an online store and occasional market appearances, offering both finished plushies and digital crochet patterns.

What makes Khadija’s work special is the heart and joy she puts into every handmade piece. As a young Francophone woman entrepreneur, she’s proud to show that age and background don’t limit what you can achieve. For Khadija, running a small business means getting to do what she loves while inspiring others to follow their passions too. You can keep up with her creations on Instagram and look for her at local markets.

Find her on Instagram Khadijas Yarnimals