MEET a 14-year-old girl from Sankey Bridges who is an ‘inspiration to young people everywhere’.

Abi Shaw is proof that you can achieve anything if you set your mind to it, no matter how young you are.

In August 2020 when Abi was just 11, she and her mum Fiona set up a small business called Essential Melts.

Just a few months later in January 2021, the Penketh High School Student, taught herself to crochet and decided to set up another business, Abi’s Crochet Creations.

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And since then, it has been success after success. The teen can often be found at local artisan markets selling her creations, with crocheted bees and turtles being among her bestsellers.

She has also quickly gained a following on TikTok where she promotes her business. So far, one of her videos has more than 500,000 views and 51,000 likes.

Fiona says despite things getting tough at times, Abi has never given up on her business.

“I believe that Abi has all the qualities necessary to be a successful entrepreneur,” Fiona said.

“I am excited to see what she accomplishes in the future.”