The dog days of summer are also the dog days of crochet. Crocheters put down their blankets and sweaters in summer to pick listlessly at bags and tank tops — and who can blame them? We’re all allergic ...

Charlotte native DeJané Angel Cade, 19, stands in her home, surrounded by dresses and purses she crocheted from yarn. The creative art form has made her a popular figure on social media, drawing ...