Executive Summary
Threads of Freedom is a unique national crochet celebration that brings together India’s crochet artists on the sacred banks of the River Ganga in Triveni Ghat, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand to commemorate three significant occasions through the language of handmade art:
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World Granny Square Day
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India’s Independence Day
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150yrs Vande Mataram Year
The event will unite crochet artists from different states to create, celebrate, and showcase handcrafted granny squares symbolising unity, freedom, sustainability, and India’s rich textile heritage.
Through this initiative, Briatoshs aims to position crochet not merely as a craft but as a medium for community building, mental wellness, women’s empowerment, and cultural preservation.
Objectives
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Celebrate World Granny Square Day.
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Celebrate India’s Independence Day.
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Promote the 150yrs Vande Mataram Year.
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Showcase Indian crochet talent.
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Promote Ganga Yarn as India’s preferred crochet yarn.
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Encourage community craftsmanship.
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Create high-quality media content for global promotion
Event Highlights
Morning
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Flag Hoisting
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National Anthem
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Vande Mataram Tribute
Crochet Celebration
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Live Granny Square Crochet Making Session
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Community Stitching
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Group Photography
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Crafters Interaction
Evening
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Complete work Inauguration and Exhibition
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Interaction with Public
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Ganga Aarti Participation
Vision
To unite India’s crochet community through creativity while celebrating our nation’s heritage on the banks of Maa Ganga.
Theme
Threads of Freedom: Ganga Kinare with Ganga Yarn
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Celebrating World Granny Square Day and
150 years Vande Mataram
17 CROCHETERS 25 SQUARES
1 NATION
Participants & Names
25 Selected Crochet Artists from Delhi NCR & local
Each participant will receive:
Event Badge
Participation Certificate
Crochet Kit
Refreshments/Lunch
Our Crochet Crafters
1. Anu Gupta
2. Asha Rani
3. Anuradha kumar
3. Dr Babita Biswas
4. Hima Vasudeva
5. Gaurav Srivastava
6. Geeta Mamgain
7. Kanika
8. Manisha
9. Meena Thapa
10. Poonam Sehgal
11. Rekha Gupta
12. Renu Agarwal
13. Sabrajeet Bhulla
14. Seema Thapa
15. Dr Shikha Agarwal
16. Smita Dwived
17. Sridevi
Why Ganga Kinare?
The Ganga represents India’s heritage, unity and timeless cultural spirit. Choosing the banks of the Ganga gives this celebration a deeper meaning—bringing together tradition, creativity and community in a place that symbolises connection.
And because we are creating our granny squares with GANGA Yarn, the name “Ganga Kinare with Ganga Yarn” becomes a beautiful connection between the sacred river and the yarn that brings our creative vision to life.
From the Ganga that connects our land to Ganga Yarn that connects our hands—every stitch carries a story of unity, heritage and creativity.
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Triveni Ghat
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
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15th August 2026
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10:30 am to
8:00 pm
Event Sponsor
Conclusion
Threads of Granny Square is envisioned as more than an event—it is the beginning of a nationwide movement where crochet becomes a symbol of unity, creativity, and national pride. Hosting the celebration on the banks of the Ganga in Rishikesh, in collaboration with Ganga ACROWOOLS, will create a memorable platform that inspires artisans across India and showcases the power of handmade tradition
A REPORT
Ganga Kinare with Ganga Yarn
The Story of 48 Hours, 17 Crocheters & One Dream
Some creations are not made with yarn alone. They are made with passion, sleepless hours, teamwork, determination and a deep love for our country.
On 15th August 2026, at the sacred Triveni Ghat, Rishikesh, a remarkable crochet story unfolded.
What began as a vision became a reality when 17 dedicated crocheters came together to create a giant 5 × 5 feet Granny Square in just 48 hours—a creation made entirely with their hands, hearts and countless stitches.
The Journey Begins
On 14th August at 7:00 AM, our team boarded the bus for Rishikesh. But the journey itself became the beginning of our work. The hooks never stopped and the yarn kept moving.
From the moment we started travelling, the crocheters worked continuously, carrying not only their yarn and hooks, but also the responsibility of turning a dream into something tangible.
Through the journey, the long hours and the challenges, there was one common thought:
“We have to complete it.” And We Did.
A Granny Square with a Story
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This was not an ordinary Granny Square.
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The 5 × 5 feet creation represents the Indian Tricolour, beautifully incorporating the National Lotus Flower—bringing together the colours, symbols and spirit of India through crochet.
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Every square carried the effort of an artist.
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Every stitch carried patience.
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And every colour carried a little piece of our nation.
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Because the creation was made using Ganga Yarn, its final destination had an even deeper meaning.
Ganga Kinare with Ganga Yarn
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On 15th August at 6:00 PM, after nearly 48 hours of continuous work, the giant Granny Square was finally completed and proudly displayed at Triveni Ghat, Rishikesh.
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There, beside the sacred Ganga, the creation found its perfect home.
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Ganga Kinare with Ganga Yarn became more than a title—it became the emotion of the entire project.
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The Ganga, symbolising India’s timeless heritage and unity, met Ganga Yarn, which had travelled through the hands of our crocheters to become a symbol of creativity, community and craftsmanship.
A Moment of Honour
The artists were honoured by Mahant Shri Vatsal Sharma,
Patron, Shri Bharat Mandir & Shri Ganga Sabha, Rishikesh, along with Shri Rahul Sharma, General Secretary.
For the crocheters, this was an incredibly emotional
and proud moment.
Their handmade creation, born from hours of dedication, was no longer just yarn and stitches. It had become a piece of India’s story.
17 Hands | One Creation | One Nation
Seventeen Crocheters | Forty-eight Hours | One Giant Granny Square | One Tricolour | One Lotus | One Ganga | One Nation.
This journey reminded us that when people come together with a shared purpose, even the smallest stitch can become part of something extraordinary.
We did not simply crochet a Granny Square. We crocheted our memories, our friendship, our heritage and our love for India.
And as it stood proudly beside the Ganga on Independence Day, we knew that every sleepless hour, every stitch and every challenge had been worth it.
Ganga Kinare with Ganga Yarn
A celebration of World Granny Square Day
A celebration of India
A celebration of togetherness