Did crochet almost get standardized in 1911? Discover the “Council of Brussels” and why U.S. vs U.K. stitch terms split and confuse crocheters to this day.

In this episode of Exploration Crochet, we dive into the forgotten story of a 1911 international effort to standardize crochet terminology. Known as the Council of Brussels, this gathering of pattern writers, teachers, and textile thinkers set out to unify how crochet stitches were named across countries.

But what started as a push for clarity quickly unraveled into debate—specifically over one deceptively simple question: should a stitch be named for how it looks… or how it’s made?

LINKS |

4126Edition-Brussels.com

ExplorationCrochet.com

Sound Attribution |

YOH Tune | https://dova-s.jp/EN/_contents/author/profile162.html

Alexander’s Ragtime Band - Early Intermediate Piano Solo

IT’S NATIONAL CROCHET MONTH!!

Since this is the last week of National Crochet Month I thought I would share my podcast about one of the organizations that has helped to keep it going through the years - The Craft Yarn Council. You can listen right here in Substack or wherever your favorite podcasts are served!

Exploration Crochet

Who Made the Rules? The Craft Yarn Council and Modern Crochet | S2Ep12

Who made the rules that help modern crochet make sense? In this episode of Exploration Crochet, ReRe explores the history of the Craft Yarn Council of America and its role in shaping modern crochet. Founded in 1981, the CYC was created by the yarn industry to standardize communication, improve education, and support the growing yarn-craft market. The ep…

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8 days ago · ReRe

Cro-Slay all month y’all!!

The Crochet Yarn Crawl 2026 — Yarn Over Hook

Get your hooks ready — the Yarn Over Hook Crochet Yarn Crawl is rolling out in 2026! We’re teaming up with local, crochet-friendly yarn shops across the U.S. to celebrate community, creativity, and fiber fun. We’re inviting crochet-friendly yarn shops, studios, and sponsors to be part of this nationwide celebration. Fill out the quick form to get on our early interest list and be the first to know when we go live! You will also receive a sticker to let everyone know your shop is A Friend of Yarn Over Hook! CrochetYarnCrawl.com

This cosplayer takes crochet to wild new heights by creating entire needlework outfits

PC Gamer

In my excitement I sat down the same evening to attempt crafting a shrimp, and was met with a real challenge. As it turns out, crochet is hard.

THE PRETTY RECKLESS’s TAYLOR MOMSEN: ‘My New Obsession’s Crocheting.

Blabbermouth

And my new obsession's crocheting, and I find it meditative. I crochet for an hour and think in silence or with music.

Texas Mom Crochets 500 Scarves to Comfort Military Moms - 101.5 KNUE

101.5 KNUE

A Fort Worth mom has crocheted more than 500 scarves for military moms across the country, building a supportive community.

Crocheted octopuses for NICU babies at Ronald McDonald House | KSNF/KODE

FourStatesHomepage.com

JOPLIN, Mo. — A small request has led to a big response for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States. Last May, the organization asked the community to donate crocheted octopuses for NICU babies.

Calling all crafters! A new yarn shop is coming to town - The Keene Sentinel

The Keene Sentinel

... crochet and knitting classes, as well as teddy bear. Liora Engel / Sentinel Staff. Owner Mindy Winograd hopes to offer crochet and knitting classes ...

Thirsk Yarnbombers mark 10 years with colourful crochet display | The Northern Echo

The Northern Echo

Yarnbombers have brightened a North Yorkshire town’s marketplace with hundreds of hand-made crochet flowers to celebrate ten years of their…

The Esperanza experience - Pine Bush Central School District

Pine Bush Central School District

Her abuelita teaches Esperanza how to crochet. Esperanza’s mama teaches her how to make a doll from yarn. There is also a theme with roses through the ...

Fiber Artist J. Kai Maeda Finds Power in Crochet Art - Monterey County Weekly

Monterey County Weekly

Fiber artist J. Kai Maeda turned to crochet during the pandemic, creating stunning bird tapestries that blend his love for nature with mindful ...

Crochet Mando Officially Adopts Grogu | The Mandalorian | Star Wars Kids - Jedi

JediNews

After countless adventures together, the Mandalorian officially adopts Grogu into his clan and takes the little Jedi on as his apprentice!

Knit happens: Thirroul wrapped in fibre art ahead of Seaside Festival - The Illawarra Flame

The Illawarra Flame

This graffiti takes the form of ‘yarn bombing’, a form of street art where swathes of wildly coloured knitted and crocheted fabrics wrap around the ...

BYU College of Nursing partners to make wigs for children with cancer - The Daily Universe

The Daily Universe - BYU

Colorful yarn, crochet hooks and hundreds of helping hands came together at Brigham Young University, but the result was more than a craft — it ...

Potatoes Grow on Trees: Hu Yinping Replants Meaning in Making - ArtAsiaPacific

ArtAsiaPacific

Over the past decade, Beijing-based artist Hu Yinping has run “Hu Xiaofang,” a semi-fictional company that operates through real contracts, real wages, and the crocheting labor of women in rural China.

Thanks to grandma’s craft, 20-year-old Ludhiana girl wins big on Shark Tank India

The Tribune

Ludhiana’s Vanshika Mittal, 20, has turned her grandmother’s traditional craft of crocheting into a thriving business today.

celebrating Irish and European wool culture 25 March 2026 Premium

Irish Farmers Journal

An extensive range of demos will showcase processes such as wool processing, felting, spinning, weaving, carding and blending, crochet/knitting, rug making, belt making and much more.

Modeling activity with crocheted pieces | URMC Newsroom

URMC Newsroom

River Club woman finds healing through crochet at Rosebank Union Church - The Citizen

The Citizen

A small ball of yarn and a crotchet hook have become powerful tools of healing and connection for Sandy de Goede.

Joana Vasconcelos’ Crocheted Creatures: From Sculpture to Print - Artsy

Artsy

With the use of crochet and the compartmentalisation of forms, Vasconcelos reiterates the concept that individuals frequently behave and exist ...

Action at Eindhoven railway station: Dolle Mina activists raise awareness of gender-based violence

Studio 040

Members of Dolle Mina handed out handmade hearts at Eindhoven Central Station on Wednesday evening to raise awareness about gender-based violence.

Knitting (and Crocheting) Through the Unknown

Modern Daily Knitting

There is a comfort in watching fabric grow directly in your hands. One loop at a time, one quiet breath at a time. No urgency. No expectation. No medical charts. No timelines. Just yarn, hook, hand, heart.

Shore to Shore: A hobby that became a passion and a saving grace - 47abc - WMDT

WMDT

Amy Zaprowski, a knitter and crocheter who goes by AmyZKnits, said, “I’ve come to my place of Zen. I crochet at the beach a lot. My friends and I ...

Who made the rules that help modern crochet make sense? In this episode of Exploration Crochet, ReRe explores the history of the Craft Yarn Council of America and its role in shaping modern crochet. Founded in 1981, the CYC was created by the yarn industry to standardize communication, improve education, and support the growing yarn-craft market. The episode explains how the Council influenced crochet through the Standard Yarn Weight System, hook and label conventions, and the wider use of standardized crochet chart symbols. It also examines the CYC’s role in teaching, promotion, and industry support, including its connection to the Crochet Guild of America and Warm Up America! This episode reveals how one industry organization helped make crochet easier to publish, teach, learn, and understand across modern American craft culture.

LINKS |

*FREE* Reading Basic Crochet Charts Cheat Sheet | https://yarnoverhook.com/crochet-stitches

Craft Yarn Council | craftyarncouncil.com

Crochet Guild of America | crochet.org

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YOH Tune | https://dova-s.jp/EN/_contents/author/profile162.html

Jazz Lounge Elevator Music by Mykola Odnoroh - | https://pixabay.com/users/ikoliks_aj-48415707/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=332339

IT’S NATIONAL CROCHET MONTH!!

Since last week we celebrated St. Patrick’s Day I thought it might be nice to share my latest podcast which takes a look at Irish Crochet Lace. You can listen right here in Substack or wherever your favorite podcasts are served!

Exploration Crochet

Irish Crochet Lace: History, Craft, Survival

Explore the fascinating history, craft, cultural significance, and technical brilliance of Irish Crochet Lace - one of the most beautiful and misunderstood traditions in crochet history. Host ReRe breaks down the unique construction method of separate motifs joined by intricate mesh. The episode traces how Irish crochet spread through organized teaching…

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15 days ago · ReRe

Cro-Slay all month y’all!!

The Crochet Yarn Crawl 2026 — Yarn Over Hook

Get your hooks ready — the Yarn Over Hook Crochet Yarn Crawl is rolling out in 2026! We’re teaming up with local, crochet-friendly yarn shops across the U.S. to celebrate community, creativity, and fiber fun. We’re inviting crochet-friendly yarn shops, studios, and sponsors to be part of this nationwide celebration. Fill out the quick form to get on our early interest list and be the first to know when we go live! You will also receive a sticker to let everyone know your shop is A Friend of Yarn Over Hook! CrochetYarnCrawl.com

The Thread of Sanity: Finding My Way Through the Tangles of Yarn - myRepublica

myRepublica

The quiet rhythm of knitting and crochet reveals how simple crafts can help people process trauma, restore calm and find meaning during life’s most ...

Why Old-Fashioned ‘Grandma’ Hobbies Are So Good for Teen Mental Health - Parents

Parents

Young people are embracing old-school hobbies like crochet, needlepoint, gardening, baking, and quilting. Here’s why “grandmacore” is trending, ...

Learning the craft – CanvasRebel Magazine

Canvas Rebel

Tia Dandridge. I’m a self taught crochet artist.Crocheting is a craft that takes time to master and I still wouldn’t say I’ve mastered the craft. I’m just proficient at what I enjoy making

Empowering women through Himalayan crafts in Sikkim - EdexLive

EdexLive

Bayul Creations trains rural women in hand-woven and crocheted fashion, preserving traditional arts while providing sustainable livelihoods.

Wicklow teen named ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ for crochet mini-company | Irish Independent

The Irish Independent

A Wicklow student who built a crochet mini-company from a personal hobby has been named Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2026 TrailblazHER Awards.

Healthy Peninsula sewing day | Announcements | ellsworthamerican.com

The Ellsworth American

Healthy Peninsula is looking for volunteers to help sew, crochet and knit baby blankets and other items during its annual baby bag sewing day.

Crochet Artist Turns Early 2000s Technology Into Oversized Textile Art - My Modern Met

My Modern Met

Crochet artist Nicole Nikolich (aka Lace in the Moon) creates oversized textile replicas of the defining technologies of the early 2000s.

Heinz taps into crochet culture to win over grandmothers — and swap out “meh-yonnaise”

lbbonline.com

Little Black Book, São Paulo, March 2026 – In Brazil, crochet is a symbol of affection deeply rooted in grandmothers’ homes, where everyday objects, from water filters to TV remotes, are often decorated with handmade covers.

High schoolers crochet for a cause to help kupuna - YouTube

YouTube

Two high school students are spending their spring break giving back through their crochet business, “Made for Kūpuna.” Leila Toma and Abigail ...

Crochet and knitting weave a crafty spell of comfort and connection - PressReader

PressReader

Kevin Yee says the repetition of crochet has helped him release a lot of anger in a creative process he calls “cro-raging.”.

The Helping Hands: crafting comfort for our community - Mullet Wrapper

Mullet Wrapper

The club has delivered its first baskets of handmade crocheted animals to the Gulf Shores Fire (above) and Police (left) Departments.

Amid blockade, crochet dolls bring Gaza children Eid al-Fitr joy - The New Arab

The New Arab

Amid scarcity and displacement, a Gaza mother’s crochet dolls are a rare gift of Eid al-Fitr for children who have lost everything.

From pub knitting to wonky ceramics, arts and crafts are having a resurgence - ABC News

ABC News

A green ball of crochet yarn with a small blanket project on top · A member of the Drunken Knitwits enjoys a drink while working on her craft project.

Students find a comforting craft at Stewart Elementary Yarn Club | The Herald Palladium

Paxton Media

LINCOLN TOWNSHIP — Students in the Stewart Elementary Yarn Club make knitting and crocheting not only look easy, but fun.

RSK IITK workshop training to craft jewellery with clay, crochet - The Times of India

The Times of India

Kanpur: More than 70 participants have enrolled for the 5-day jewellery-making workshop in progress at Ranjit Singh Rozi Shiksha Kendra, ...

‘Art Meets Science: The Coral Reef Project’ presentation at Rockland library | PenBay Pilot

PenBay Pilot

... to a grave topic. Using a crochet technique invented by mathematician Daina Taimiņa, Schoof re-creates the creatures of the coral reefs.

Stitch by stitch, student-led crochet club builds community at UNK - The Grand Island Independent

The Grand Island Independent

Crochet Circle, a UNK student organization formed last year, brings together Lopers who share an interest in crochet and other forms of fiber art.

Explore the fascinating history, craft, cultural significance, and technical brilliance of Irish Crochet Lace - one of the most beautiful and misunderstood traditions in crochet history. Host ReRe breaks down the unique construction method of separate motifs joined by intricate mesh. The episode traces how Irish crochet spread through organized teaching, print culture, women’s labor, and regional traditions. We also delve into the influence of pioneers like Nano Nagle and Mlle. Riego de la Blanchardière, as well as the world of regional and family motifs. Learn why Irish Crochet is considered true textile engineering and a living record of Irish resilience.

LINKS |

CrochetPodcast.com | Crochet People pt 1: Mademoiselle Riego de la Branchardière | S2 Ep4

Ulster Folk Museum | https://www.ulsterfolkmuseum.org/stories/lacemaking

Lacis Museum of Lac and Textiles | Irish Crochet Lace: 150 Years of a Tradition

Sound Attribution |

YOH Tune | https://dova-s.jp/EN/_contents/author/profile162.html

The Girl from Ireland - https://pixabay.com/music/folk-the-girl-from-ireland-177450/

IT’S NATIONAL CROCHET MONTH!!

In honor of National Crochet Month, I thought it might be nice to revisit my podcast, and since Saturday, March 14th was Pi Day I thought it would be fun to take a look at the math behind crochet; you can listen right here in Substack or wherever your favorite podcast is served!

Cro-Slay all month y’all!!

The Crochet Yarn Crawl 2026 — Yarn Over Hook

Get your hooks ready — the Yarn Over Hook Crochet Yarn Crawl is rolling out in 2026! We’re teaming up with local, crochet-friendly yarn shops across the U.S. to celebrate community, creativity, and fiber fun. We’re inviting crochet-friendly yarn shops, studios, and sponsors to be part of this nationwide celebration. Fill out the quick form to get on our early interest list and be the first to know when we go live! You will also receive a sticker to let everyone know your shop is A Friend of Yarn Over Hook! CrochetYarnCrawl.com

Crochet craze takes over Kolkata as Gen Z says yes to grandmacore in a digital world

Telegraph India

From crop tops, cardigans and amigurumi to flowers, Kolkatans are embracing sustainable through handmade creations like never before.

Danish Women Are Fashion-Bombing Statues to Protest Most Statues Being Dead Guys

Jezebel

Women are knitting and crocheting clothes for the few female statues to make a wholesome statement about the country’s monuments.

CHILDREN TO RECEIVE HANDMADE “READING BUDDY WHALES” - KQEN News Radio

KQEN News Radio

A SMART release said the couple will travel throughout the county delivering handmade crocheted whale “reading buddies” to children participating in ...

American Crochet Celebrates 22 Years with Major Platform Relaunch - Damon Today

National Today

After more than two decades of serving crocheters nationwide, the independent crochet pattern brand American Crochet has relaunched its website ...

Wachter Middle School students ‘hooked’ on crochet club - YouTube

YouTube

Grandma hobbies are having a moment. The trend has even made its way into one Bismarck middle school, where dozens of students are learning a ...

Crochet Club hooks interest - The Rider News

The Rider News

By Teagan Rotella During extremely stressful times for college students, such as midterms and finals, it is important to have a safe place to ...

This Massive, Colorful Crochet Labyrinth Has Returned To Museum Of Fine Arts Houston

Secret Houston

Museum of Fine Arts has brought back its massive exhibition where visitors can navigate crocheted walkways 12 feet over the ground.

Handmade hobbies surge among Hawaii’s Gen Z, unplugging trend - YouTube

YouTube

Older Gen Zers are swapping their phones for crochet hooks and pottery wheels, rediscovering the joy of hands-on hobbies.

Community invited to help create ‘Bootneck Blankets’ - Care Homes

Care Homes

Residents at The Firs Residential Home are inviting members of the local community to pick up their knitting needles or crochet hooks and help ...

Racine Art Museum to host 17th annual PEEPS exhibition in April | WUWM 89.7 FM

WUWM 89.7 FM

A PEEPS box stands upright with three crocheted PEEP bunnies inside. Center is a yellow. 1 of 4 — main gallery/A Box of Peeps by Azariah Niles from ...

Stitch by stitch, student-led crochet club builds community on UNK campus - UNK NEWS

UNK NEWS - University of Nebraska at Kearney

UNK junior Julia McKlem, center, leads an activity during a recent Crochet Circle meeting, where members created yarn from old T-shirts.

North Texas woman’s crocheting mission comforts military moms across the US | wfaa.com

WFAA

Denise Bush, a Fort Worth woman seeking solace through crocheting, has crafted over 500 scarves for fellow military moms, forging a supportive ...

Wheelchairs, oxygen tanks, smiles made of yarn: Triangle volunteers crochet dolls for kids ...

CBS 17

Theresa Rappleye knows what it’s like to run out of room for crocheted creations. She’s been crocheting since she was nine and also wanted to use her ...

Why analogue hobbies can be good for your mind and wallet - CommBank

CommBank

Learn to sew, knit or crochet. Whether it’s crafting your own clothes, mending old pieces or upcycling fabrics into new creations, sewing and ...

Tipping My (“Kwrky”) Hat to Three Creative Women | Our Time Press

Our Time Press

As a little girl she taught me to knit, crochet, needlepoint and sew. This experience ignited the designer in me. In retrospect with more than ...

Hooks & Harmony: A Cozy Night of Crochet & Live Piano | Oyster Bay, NY Patch

Patch

This beginner-friendly crochet workshop is designed for anyone curious about learning something new—no prior experience is needed.

‘A little bulky, slightly unpredictable but all me’: Kajol tries her hand at crocheting

The Indian Express

Bollywood star Kajol recently showcased her first handmade crochet bag, sparking a 2026 revival of this meditative craft. Beyond being a creative ...

From hobby to high fashion - PressReader

PressReader

GIFTED Kosie has successfully transformed her passion for crocheting into a bespoke fashion brand. ... As a professional crochet artist, she builds ...

In this episode of Exploration Crochet, ReRe examines the long and influential relationship between crochet and cotton, showing how cotton helped define the craft’s visual identity, accessibility, and historical reach. The episode explores why cotton worked so well for crochet, especially in lace, thread work, and household textiles. ReRe also highlights the importance of Irish crochet, and the chemical revolution of mercerization. And finally, the episode addresses the complex ethics of the global cotton trade and its impact on the craft’s accessibility including the ethical complexities that still follow the fiber choice today.

Sound Attribution |

YOH Tune | https://dova-s.jp/EN/_contents/author/profile162.html

Brahms: String Sextet No. 1 in B-flat Major Op. 18 4^th Movement

IT’S NATIONAL CROCHET MONTH!!

In honor of National Crochet Month, I thought it might be nice to revisit my podcast, “The Codex of Hookspeak: Crochet’s Secret Language”; you can listen right here in Substack or where ever your favorite podcast is served!

Cro-Slay all month y’all!!

The Crochet Yarn Crawl 2026 — Yarn Over Hook

Get your hooks ready — the Yarn Over Hook Crochet Yarn Crawl is rolling out in 2026! We’re teaming up with local, crochet-friendly yarn shops across the U.S. to celebrate community, creativity, and fiber fun. We’re inviting crochet-friendly yarn shops, studios, and sponsors to be part of this nationwide celebration. Fill out the quick form to get on our early interest list and be the first to know when we go live! You will also receive a sticker to let everyone know your shop is A Friend of Yarn Over Hook! CrochetYarnCrawl.com

Say it ain’t sew: B.C. to end PST exemption for yarn, other materials used to make or mend clothing

CBC

Yarn and other materials used to make or mend clothing will no longer be exempt from provincial sales tax in British Columbia as of Oct. 1.

Wakulla Senior Center crochet class donates handmade blankets and hats to newborns in the county

YouTube

Wakulla Senior Center crochet class donates handmade blankets and hats to newborns in the county.

Charitable group reaches third anniversary of crocheted bunnies initiative - CTV News

CTV News

Bridget’s Bunnies, a pregnancy and infant loss foundation in Barrie, is marking three years of handcrafted, crocheted bunnies which get donated to ...

Philippi’s Art Stroll calling for artists | News, Sports, Jobs - The Intermountain

The Intermountain

Submitted photo Crocheted and knitted items are on display during a former Art Stroll. Artists of all mediums and formats and local businesses are ...

Fibre Space in Alexandria keeps knitters and crocheters creating - WJLA

WJLA

Washington, D.C. (7News) — Fibre Space is helping crochet and knitting lovers keep their passions going!

The Yarnies are returning to the Flaxmill | Shropshire Star

Shropshire Star

Hand-dyed yarns in stunning seasonal shades. Knitting & crochet supplies. Embroidery, felting, spinning & weaving materials.

Crochet and knitting weave a spell as younger Canadians find comfort and connection

North Shore News

Kevin Yee says the repetition of crochet has helped him release a lot of anger in a creative process he calls “cro-raging.

Crochet makes a comeback in Columbia | Carolina News and Reporter

Carolina News and Reporter | - University of South Carolina

On a cold winter morning in late 2025, Kerry Duncan and her daughter Sarah Rotureau made a lap around downtown Columbia, sizing up lampposts.

Club Crawl Crochet - Central Michigan Life - Multimedia

Central Michigan Life - Multimedia

We grabbed our hooks and hit the crawl.

The surprising health benefits of crafting | The Excerpt - USA Today

USA Today

Crafting is back. A scientist explains why hobbies like knitting and crochet can reduce stress and benefit the brain.

Crochet Club at Mentor Shore Middle School takes off quickly - News-Herald

News-Herald

Last May, Mentor Shore Middle School Principal Tommy Dwyer reached out to the staff to see if anyone was interested in leading a club for the school year.

Student’s senior project helps kids ‘be brave’ | News | warwickonline.com

Warwick Beacon

Pilgrim High School senior Rory Kelaghan crocheted more than 115 “Be Brave Buddies” for her capstone project, which she donated to her local fire station.

Remarkable Women: Kathleen Jensen spreads hope through the Little Heart Project

Yahoo

The concept is beautifully simple. Volunteers knit or crochet small hearts, attach short notes filled with uplifting messages, and place them in public spaces.

5 Long Dress Trends Seen on the Catwalks | Vogue Arabia

Vogue Arabia

The long crochet dress - Every year, crochet becomes one of summer’s key trends

93-year-old woman still going strong after being Sentara volunteer for 23 years - WTKR

Conrad was recently honored as an Everyday Hero, recognized for her decades of service at the hospital's gift shop and for leading a team of volunteers who knit and crochet hats for newborns

How to Crochet Mats for the Homeless - Open Door Mission

Open Door Mission

All it takes is some plastic grocery bags, a rotary cutter and a mat, a ruler, and a crochet hook. Pretty easy! Collect CLEAN plastic bags…

Breast cancer survivor uses crochet hobby to give other something to hold on to - FOX 47

FOX 47

A Portage woman who battled cancer says she wasn’t alone and she doesn’t want others to be either. When hope feels out of reach, she’s using her ...

Stitching her own path - Itemlive

Itemlive

Audrey Valys brings experimental crochet designs to the fashion spotlight ... On most nights, Audrey Valys can be found sitting in bed with yarn in her hands.

Stella McCartney Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection - Vogue

Vogue

The rustic, sometimes explosively fringed knitwear also included crochet scarves and sweaters that recalled the part of McCartney’s childhood.

My toxic situationship with crochet - The Johns Hopkins News-Letter

The Johns Hopkins News-Letter

One morning, I woke up to find my phone charger unceremoniously tugged to the floor. A skein of baby pink yarn, studded with my 0.7 mm crochet hook.

LINKS |

National Crochet Month |

https://nationalcrochetmonth.com

2026 New Year, New Blanket Charity CAL | https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPHDi4h-nGwvt0K0JgbrvgmPrfs1j6U_4

Exploration Crochet Substack | ExplorationCrochet.com

SOUND ATTRIBUTION |

YOH Tune | https://dova-s.jp/EN/_contents/author/profile162.html

Music by Viacheslav Starostin | https://pixabay.com/users/viacheslavstarostin-50153119/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=382067

IT’S NATIONAL CROCHET MONTH!!

In honor of National Crochet Month, I thought it might be nice to revisit my very first podcast, “Why Crochet?”; you can listen right here in Substack!

Cro-Slay all month y’all!!

The Crochet Yarn Crawl 2026 — Yarn Over Hook

Get your hooks ready — the Yarn Over Hook Crochet Yarn Crawl is rolling out in 2026! We’re teaming up with local, crochet-friendly yarn shops across the U.S. to celebrate community, creativity, and fiber fun. We’re inviting crochet-friendly yarn shops, studios, and sponsors to be part of this nationwide celebration. Fill out the quick form to get on our early interest list and be the first to know when we go live! You will also receive a sticker to let everyone know your shop is A Friend of Yarn Over Hook! CrochetYarnCrawl.com

Streamer CaseOh unwraps giant crocheted plush from Clovis creator Crochet Ginger

KBAK

Streamer CaseOh unwrapped a 7-foot-tall and 7-foot-wide crocheted doll of himself that was made by a Clovis influencer.

At 73, This Mumbai Woman’s Crochet Creations Are Winning Hearts Across 6 Countries

The Better India

Nayher was started by Chandraprabha Parihar as an ode to her love for stitching and embroidery. At 73, she runs a successful business, ...

Meet this Wright City West fourth grader who turned hobby into classroom connection

Warren County Record

From left, West Elementary fourth graders, Rilee, Scarlet, Ariel Jacinto-Perez and Aubrey pose with one of Jacinto-Perez’s crocheted creations.

Students at Belton New Tech @Waskow participate in leadership activities, campus tradition

Temple Daily Telegram

Students at Belton New Tech High @Waskow craft crochet projects for community members in need for Purple Heart Servant Leadership Day. Courtesy.

Volunteer opportunities | Jefferson City News Tribune

Jefferson City News Tribune

Afghans for Angels seeks volunteers to crochet, knit or construct quilts to be given to families who have suffered the loss of a baby at birth or who lived for only a few hours.

‘Craftivism’ makes a comeback as local knitters spin yarns about ICE resistance - VTDigger

VTDigger

People across Chittenden County have been taking up their knitting needles and crochet hooks to join in. The idea originated at a yarn shop in ...

The Wonders Of Weaving: Crochet Club Gives Back Through Crafts - Verde Magazine

Verde Magazine

HOOKING HEARTS — Palo Alto High School sophomore Amber Li makes crochet hearts for students during Valentine’s week on behalf of the Paly Crochet Club ...

These Thunder Bay high school students are crocheting for a good cause - CBC.ca

CBC.ca

Students at Superior Collegiate & Vocational Institute in Thunder Bay, Ont., have been busy making hats, mitts and scarves for people in need this ...

Police officer inspires Philadelphia students with crochet skills - YouTube

YouTube

Officer Rebecca Key-Gaskins is teaching North Philadelphia students to crochet with the help of her handmade dolls.

Eastside Crochet and Charity Club donates handmade scarves to St. Francis House

Mainstreet Daily News

The club was founded by students Winny Wang and Rachel Dai at the start of the 2025-2026 school year. St. Francis House serves women and families ...

Virginia NICU nurse spends her days off crocheting costumes for her patients - YouTube

YouTube

Virginia NICU nurse spends her days off crocheting costumes for her patients.

You might try crocheting to reduce screen time - PressReader

PressReader

Doomscrolling was ruining my life. Since the pandemic, I spent much of my free time scrolling online. And the more stressful the news was, the more addicted I got.

Hooking Love brings crochet to women in Ribble Valley - Lancashire Telegraph

Lancashire Telegraph

“I decided to learn to crochet, one hook, one ball of yarn… how hard could it be?,” said Keely Robertson 14 years ago when she first picked up a crochet hook.

Tshegofatso Chanda makes history as one of few Mzansi designers to debut at Paris Fashion Week

News24

From Magoegoe village in Mahikeng to the global spotlight of Paris Fashion Week, South African designer Tshegofatso Chanda is redefining what crochet and African caftsmanship can look like on the global runway.

@lizahcrochet

Lizah Chanda Crochet on Instagram: "Thank you Ambassador Nathi …

Down on the Farm: Keeping ancient traditions alive | Subscriber - apg-wi.com

apg-wi.com

Knitting and crochet are inventions, as are the tools to make them. Every year, I like to challenge myself to learn a new fiber arts skill. My recent ...

Pelham residents crochet banner in honor of 250th anniversary of the Declaration of ...

Pelham Examiner

To honor this pivotal battle, the idea for a crochet banner was born. Annual celebrations marking the Battle of Pell’s Point and the signing of the ...

KES WINTERS: Turning a string into a sweater and other knotty problems | Opinion

southernminn.com

Machines can’t crochet. Every crocheted item has to be made by hand. If you knit a perfect garment, congrats, a machine could have done that in a fraction of the time.

Mom of a preemie crochets colorful yarn octopi for tiny tots at Detroit hospital NICU - KIRO 7

KIRO 7

Turns out that something was a colorful batch of soft yarn Haley would crochet into a small, tentacled octopus. For preemies in the Children’s ...

10 “Grandma Hobbies” That Ease Anxiety Symptoms - From Crocheting to Gardening

NCHStats

Explore 10 calming “grandma hobbies” like crocheting and gardening that help reduce anxiety and support everyday mental balance.

Crocheted fashion collection among projects from the National College of Art and Design Ireland

Dezeen

A fashion collection exploring femininity and a sisters’ bond, featuring crochet and embroidery pieces, is among the projects from the National ...

Crochet Club donates more baby blankets to pregnancy center - ECB Publishing, Inc.

ECB Publishing, Inc.

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Last November, the Jefferson Crochet Club donated seven handmade, crocheted baby blankets with matching hats to ...

Metro Detroit mom donates more than 100 yarn octopi to help NICU babies - WXYZ

WXYZ

A metro Detroit mom donated more than 100 crocheted yarn octopi to babies in the neonatal intensive care units at two hospitals on Thursday in an ...

Take a crafty break and crochet a beaver with pattern from NPS - Buckrail

Buckrail

National Parks Service shared four crochet patterns earlier this week, highlighting four different animal species found in various national parks and NPS sites across ...

Knit One, Bomb Two: A Primer on Yarn Bombing - JSTOR Daily

JSTOR Daily

Yarn bombing happens when knitted or crocheted items are displayed in public space, often without permission and thereby having the potential to come into conflict with civil and criminal law…

GENESEE COUNTY/Community Spotlight/Giving back, one stitch at a time - Video News Service

Video News Service

Riann Nurmi is our Community Spotlight for February-Pictured-Riann at one of her favorite places to crochet. [Community Spotlight is a new monthly ...

If crochet is a chain of events…the yarn shop should be one of its strongest links.

Colossal Yarn Crawl of 2026 | crochetyarncrawl.com

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Fibre Space | https://fibrespace.com/

Yarning Fiber Arts | https://yarningfiberarts.com/

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World Yarns | https://worldyarns.com/

The Quilted Skein | https://thequiltedskein.com/

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The Quarter Stitch | https://www.quarterstitch.com/

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The Crochet Yarn Crawl 2026 — Yarn Over Hook

Get your hooks ready — the Yarn Over Hook Crochet Yarn Crawl is rolling out in 2026! We’re teaming up with local, crochet-friendly yarn shops across the U.S. to celebrate community, creativity, and fiber fun. We’re inviting crochet-friendly yarn shops, studios, and sponsors to be part of this nationwide celebration. Fill out the quick form to get on our early interest list and be the first to know when we go live! You will also receive a sticker to let everyone know your shop is A Friend of Yarn Over Hook! CrochetYarnCrawl.com

Move Over Runway Models, This Crochet-Loving Cow Just Stole the Show

AOL.com

You need to see this giant ‘grass puppy’ getting wriggled into a crochet sweater.

Diver Tom Daley Is Handing Out Crocheted Gifts to Athletes at the Olympics (Exclusive)

People.com

Tom Daley tells PEOPLE what he’s knitting at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Daley is in Milan as part of NBC’s Creator Collective program.

Owner of Loveland store brings knit and crochet artists together (Five Questions)

Loveland Reporter-Herald

The yarn store’s owner, Kristine Bennett, once worked part-time with the founder, but has now herself found a welcoming community of talented ...

One stitch at a time, a galloping Year of the Horse takes shape - CGTN

CGTN

With yarn as ink, we color more than just well wishes. This crochet pony, with its fluffy mane and gentle eyes, carries a warmth that wild horses on ...

UMBS academic program manager turns weather data into blankets | The University Record

The University Record - University of Michigan

Crochet is a method of creating fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with a single hooked needle, a unique process where a single thread is formed ...

Giant Crocheted ‘Dumb Phones’ by Nicole Nikolich Tap into Millennial Nostalgia - Colossal

Colossal

Through the medium of crochet, itself a craft practice deeply entwined with comfort and nostalgia, the artist has created a series of larger-than-life ...

Roundabout Books Hosts Bend Fiber Artist Selena Baca to Discuss Her Latest Book ...

Bend, Oregon

Her newest book includes eight crochet top patterns in a modern, minimalist color palette. The tops are chic yet casual classics, perfect for layering ...

Meet the crochet queen of Swindon - MSN

MSN

Shani Moore, known as the Crochet Queen of Swindon, launched her business, Creative Crochet by Shani, in June 2024 at Studley Grange Craft Village ...

The Longest Yarn: Stunning knitted and crochet exhibition depicting Britain at war to visit ...

Peterborough Telegraph

A stunning exhibition depicting Britain at War – entirely made of knitted and crochet figures – will visit Peterborough Cathedral this summer.

Volunteers crochets hundreds of octopuses for sick babies | 7NEWS - YouTube

YouTube

In this quiet home, an octopus factory is working overtime. A production line powered not by machinery, but heart, these volunteers crochet ...

Viral 19-year-old Clovis crocheter hopes to stitch her name into Guinness World Records

KMPH

Christian, known to her more than 1.1 million TikTok followers and nearly 300,000 Instagram fans as “The Crochet Ginger,” says her rise to social ...

Hilary Duff Recently Took Up Crocheting to ‘Do Something with My Hands’ - People.com

People.com

Hilary Duff revealed in a recent interview that she has taken up crocheting. The “Mature” artist said she turned to the craft after a recent ...

Meet 11-year-old crochet artist Bria Byars | wfaa.com

WFAA

Bria Byars, founder of Bria’s Crochet Creations, shows us how to crochet and shares how she became an artist. Author: Brittney Johnson.

Diving into the world of crotchet, beads and pure artistry with Peru’s Glamhouse - YouTube

YouTube

Watch NTV Kenya live for latest Kenyan news today and everyday as told by Kenyans. Get the Kenya news updates, discussions and other ...

Irish Famine Lace and the Rise of Crochet in 19th Century America Program at Woodbury Library

PrimePublishers.com

WOODBURY – Explore the history of Lása an Ghorta Mhóir, Irish bobbin lace from 18th century to mid-19th century crochet, with Amanda Flynn Rumney ...

Pittsburgh paramedic crochets hats for newborns amid rise in pre-hospital births - WTAE

WTAE

The city of Pittsburgh has seen an increase in pre-hospital births, prompting a paramedic to crochet hats for newborns to keep them warm.

Despite injury, ‘hat lady’ keeps crocheting - The Wilson Times

The Wilson Times

After a fall left her with three spinal fractures, Wilson’s “hat lady” Linda Little kept crocheting, turning her hospital stay and rehab into ...

Goa by Fishing Nets and Crochet Knots | The Voice Of Fashion

Indian Fashion Magazine

From embroidered village vignettes and crochet covered kitchen utensils to upcycled fishing nets, an exhibition at the Goa Open Arts Festival 2026 ...

In Stitches Together - The White River Valley Herald

The White River Valley Herald

In Stitches Together. Bethel Gathers To Knit, Crochet, Swap Stories. By Staff. on February 19, 2026. By Maryellen Apelquist. Knitters are going to ...

Laois crochet teacher turning the craft into a fine art - Leinster Express

Leinster Express

‘It’s cool now, I think it’s down to TikTok’ - Courtney Murray from Mountmellick.

Crochet and comedy come together in the Quartier des Spectacles on Nuit Blanche

TheSuburban.com

Montreal has no shortage of comedy shows or craft meetups, but every once in a while, an event comes along that feels like it could only happen ...

I quit social media and started crocheting. These are the benefits.

USA Today

Doomscrolling through social media can take its toll on your mental health. But replacing that habit with a hobby can be beneficial.

Dolapo, Kiki Osinbajo’s mother-daughter bond extends to crochet - Punch Newspapers

Punch Newspapers

The enduring bond between Dolapo Osinbajo, wife of former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, and her daughter Olukonyinsola—fondly called ...

Meet Megan Garrison of Loyalsock - WVIA’s Artist of the Week - YouTube

YouTube

... Crochet and Knitting (Fiber Arts) WVIA Artist of the Week highlights outstanding high school artists across Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania ...

How a simple hobby is helping fight doomscrolling - USA Today

USA Today

Trying to cut back on screentime? Start crocheting instead. Doom scrolling through social media can take a toll on your mental health, here’s how ...

US Speedskater Greta Myers Finds Calm in Crochet Amid Olympic Pressure

SSBCrack News

As the excitement of the Olympic Games unfolds, competitors face the unique challenge of maintaining focus amid the pressures of performance.

The Craft Market promotes local culture with a variety of items produced in Paranaguá.

Folha do Litoral News

The space offers a wide variety of items such as basketry, bags, crochet, and various other handmade products, and is also a great option for ...

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The Crochet Yarn Crawl 2026 — Yarn Over Hook

Get your hooks ready — the Yarn Over Hook Crochet Yarn Crawl is rolling out in 2026! We’re teaming up with local, crochet-friendly yarn shops across the U.S. to celebrate community, creativity, and fiber fun. We’re inviting crochet-friendly yarn shops, studios, and sponsors to be part of this nationwide celebration. Fill out the quick form to get on our early interest list and be the first to know when we go live! You will also recieve a sticker to let everyone know your shop is A Friend of Yarn Over Hook! CrochetYarnCrawl.com

Why It Hits Different That Gen Z HBCU Students Are Crocheting - NewsOne

NewsOne

In The Loop HU is a student crocheting club founded by Jala Wallace and Milan Zeigler during their sophomore year in 2023.

Grandma hobbies are back in vogue, here’s why doing them is good for your brain

Moneycontrol

Crocheting and Knitting; Embroidery and Needlework; Baking; Canning; Gardening; Reading; Birdwatching; Jigsaw Puzzles; Board Games. Why are they in ...

Knit Against the Machine: How Gen Z Is Fighting Tech With Yarn - RVA Mag

RVA Mag

As Gen Z searches for relief from constant connectivity, knitting and crochet are seeing a resurgence. This student-reported feature explores how ...

In Bahrain; work, dignity and the quiet rise of home-grown enterprise | UN News

UN News - the United Nations

From a crochet hook in a Cairo living room to digital marketplaces reaching across borders, women entrepreneurs are demonstrating how creativity, ...

Crafting Care: A Handmade Project Brings Comfort, Safety and Sensory Support to Young Patients

UF Health

Susan enlisted her mother, Sandra Lukens, and her friend, Phyllis Lotzkar, to crochet squid lovies designed specifically for babies and children ...

@thebrowardscene

The Broward Scene | Events & Things To Do on Instagram: "A beau…

Using talents to serve: Creative ways Church members are serving their communities

Church News

Now, more than 40 years later, there’s a solution to Morris’ dilemma, which is shared by many families with babies born prematurely. Members of the ...

Cozy, Crocheted Creations - FOX 8 News

FOX 8 News

Boo Boo Bears that hold an ice pack! Shop from Dreamy Moth Crochet online. Add as preferred source on Google. Suggest a Correction ...

Student Club Spreads Warmth and Comfort Across Community | Fairfield University

Fairfield University

Dedicated to spreading care and warmth, she has crocheted blankets for preterm babies in the United States and for vulnerable populations in South ...

Creative kid uses crochet skills to help family charity’s appeal - The Rugby Observer

The Rugby Observer

Freya, 11, has lovingly crocheted a snowdrop-themed axolotl which is now at the centre of a heartwarming fund-raising activity for Home-Start ...

Hooks of Hope allows student hobby to help others - University of Detroit Mercy (VN)

University of Detroit Mercy (VN)

This organization has allowed many college students to unleash their creativity in a group getting, one in which they can share their crocheting while ...

Crafty as: Nelson’s crochet talent on show - The Press

The Press

A massive canopy made of more than 650 crochet creations has been unveiled in central Nelson.

Handmade Yarn Projects Gain Global Popularity in 2026 as Crafting Grows - EIN Presswire

EIN Presswire

In 2026, crochet and knitting yarns boom as new generations embrace handmade crafts, mindful living, and creative self-expression.

Portland Is Fighting Fascism With Needles and Hooks - Willamette Week

Willamette Week

Portlanders didn’t invent knitting or crochet, of course, and we aren’t the only ones using crafting as a tool of resistance. But, as crafters will, ...

Tangedu: Crochet with a cause - The New Indian Express

The New Indian Express

CE interacts with Susmitha Gandela, founder of Tangedu about her love for crochet, managing corporate and passion, and space for women.

Eastside High School Crochet and Charity Club donates handmade scarves to St. Francis House

Alachua Chronicle

Francis House as the recipient of their first crochet and charity project of the year. The club plans to continue to crochet needed supplies for the ...

Crocheters create ‘welcome blankets’ for immigrants in project spanning the circumference of Earth

Good Good Good

Crafters who take part in the project are instructed to make 40-inch by 40-inch lap blankets using their preferred method: Knitting, crocheting, ...

Women’s Polytechnic, AMU hosts three-day workshop on the art of crochet - MSN

MSN

Aligarh, Feb. 9 -- day workshop titled “The Art of Crochet“ aimed at nurturing creativity, patience, and craftsmanship ...

‘Balai Di Balai’ Exhibition At National Art Gallery Showcases Distinctive Crochet Art

bernama

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- The Hanya Satu exhibition titled ‘Balai Di Balai’ (Tatemonologue 2.0) by artist Noorazah Mohd Noor at the ...

Galentine’s goes analog at Water Street this Thursday with arts & crafts and Mamma Mia! night

That’s So Tampa

Drop the endless group chats and half-baked plans in favor of crafting tools like crochet hooks and paintbrushes at a rare event that understands the ...

Newborn babies at Pittsburgh-area hospital dress up in handmade Hershey’s Kisses hats for ...

CBS News

Photos of babies at UPMC Magee-Womens at UPMC Washington showed babies in crocheted hats and onesies that read “new around here.” The hats were ...

‘Our hearts are theirs.’ Local knitting group dedicates memorial to Cranford hit-and-run victims

New Jersey

The Yarnbusters created a valentine that goes beyond what any card could ever say, filling an entire gazebo with crochet hearts in memory of Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas.

Bemidji Chamber Ambassadors congratulate The Yarn Cabin on new location

Bemidji Pioneer

The cozy yarn shop offers knitting and crochet supplies, in-house dyed yarn, handmade jewelry, and a maker’s space for classes and weekly knit nights.

Regina’s Caring Crafters turning threads into hope | 620 CKRM

620 CKRM

They knit and crochet toques, mitts and scarves, practical essentials in Saskatchewan winters.

Mosaic crochet is one of modern crochet’s most “how-is-that-possible” looks. Mosaic is a bold, graphic colorwork technique that seems impossibly complex, yet is built on a simple rule: one color per row.

In this episode of Exploration Crochet, ReRe traces mosaic’s story from 1970s mosaic knitting into crochet’s evolving toolkit. We’ll highlight the contributions of crochet legend Lily Chin and modern designer Tinna Thórudóttir Thorvaldar. You’ll learn how it moved from experimentation to published instruction, then exploded in popularity through charts, tutorials, and crochet-alongs in the 2010s.

We’ll break down the two main types—Inset mosaic (often lighter with fewer ends) and Overlay mosaic (crisp, structured, and famously end-heavy). And lastly, explore why these methods are the ultimate high-payoff project for the modern maker.

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Tinna Thorudottir Thorvaldar | https://www.youtube.com/@TinnaThorudottirThorvaldar

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The Crochet Yarn Crawl 2026 — Yarn Over Hook

Get your hooks ready — the Yarn Over Hook Crochet Yarn Crawl is rolling out in 2026! We’re teaming up with local, crochet-friendly yarn shops across the U.S. to celebrate community, creativity, and fiber fun. We’re inviting crochet-friendly yarn shops, studios, and sponsors to be part of this nationwide celebration. Fill out the quick form to get on our early interest list and be the first to know when we go live! You will also recieve a sticker to let everyone know your shop is A Friend of Yarn Over Hook! CrochetYarnCrawl.com

From Crayons to Crocheting: Prayer Shawl Ministry makes hats for school students - LockHaven.Com

LockHaven.Com

CENTRE HALL — It all started with an outline of a hat on a sheet of paper that students in two Centre Hall classrooms were tasked with coloring to meet their ideal expectations of a colorful hat that they would like to wear to keep them warm this winter.

Tassels! Combs! French Pins! 8 Chic (and Unexpected) Hair Accessories About to Pop Off in 2026

Who What Wear

Jump to category: Oversize Barrettes; Decorative Hairpins; French Combs; Tassels; Statement Clips; Crochet Pieces; The New Coquette.

Crocheters protest Minnesota immigration raids with red ‘Melt the ICE’ hat fundraiser

Good Good Good

Sales of the “Melt The ICE” crochet patterns have already raised $400000 for local organizations supporting immigrants.

Kind-hearted Ilkley resident crochets 100th wellbeing blanket for Bradford babies after ...

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

“Crocheting gives me something to do as I can’t see to read books and talking books tend to send me to sleep, but I’m very active, I enjoy walking and I like to crochet.”

Art Student’s Crocheted Creations Spark Conversation, Community, and Connection

Rutgers University-Camden

Student leans against tree by Campus Center wearing crocheted Rutgers hat and scarf. Rutgers University–Camden/Ron Downes Jr.

Crocheters make blue bunny hats to honor Liam Conejo Ramos

Good Good Good

The #HatsForLiam effort has taken off in the crochet community, with a free pattern available for people to make their own hats in solidarity.

Sacred Circle Unfolds: Baguio Artist Guia Attempts Largest Crochet Mandala for Guinness ...

Pressenza - International Press Agency

On January 22, 2026, at Dagitab Amphitheatre, Mt. Camisong Forest Park and Events in Itogon, Benguet, witnesses gathered to validate a vibrant convergence of art, intricate geometry, craft, and human creativity.

‘Where in the World Is Sharlie?’ theme inspires a plush scavenger hunt across McCall - KIVI-TV

KIVI-TV

This year’s McCall Winter Carnival theme, “Where in the world is Sharlie?”, is coming to life in a crafty way — with crocheted versions of the legendary lake monster hidden around town at 18 McCall businesses.

Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s Living Peace Rosary comes to Surrey parish - The B.C. Catholic

The B.C. Catholic

Rosaries come in all shapes and sizes, but few are made of giant crochet roses like the one created for the World Living Peace Rosary recently held at St. Matthew’s Parish in Surrey.

‘Melt the ICE’ hats are so popular among knitters, shops are selling out of red yarn nationwide

Good Good Good

Inspired by a Norwegian design made in opposition to Nazi Germany in the 1940s, Mashaal and her team encouraged knitters and crocheters to create a red winter hat with a tassel on the end — called the “Melt the ICE hat.”

North Texas seniors stitch together community through knitting – Good News Unit - YouTube

YouTube

An 86-year-old Midlothian woman is creating connections through her lifelong love of knitting and crocheting

Copenhagen Cosigns Crochet For Winter - Coveteur

Coveteur

Throughout Copenhagen fashion week, show goers stepped out in crochet. Ahead, we make a case for crochet working throughout all seasons.

Hospital auxiliary gift shop crocheted goods benefit local healthcare

Madawaska Valley Current

Submitted Colleen Lapello of Palmer Rapids is crocheting in support of local healthcare. Throughout 2026, she will be donating 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale of her blue and white crocheted angels toward the purchase of medical equipment at St. Francis Memorial Hospital.

Cape Coral student creates beanie for school officer - Gulf Coast News

Gulf Coast News

A sixth grade student from Oasis Middle School in Cape Coral crocheted a beanie for her school resource officer to keep him warm during a cold spell.

Valentine’s Day 2026: 7 most creative hand-made gift ideas that’ll deliver more than love

primetimer.com

Discover the 7 best handmade Valentine’s Day gift ideas for 2026, from crochet keepsakes to personalized wooden crafts that express love straight ...

From Pillbox to Baker Boy—5 Unexpected Hat Styles Set to be Everywhere This Spring

Who What Wear

Jump to category: 1. Pillbox Hats; 2. Flat Caps; 3. Knitted Hat; 4. Baker Boy Hats; 5. Crochet Hats.

Podcaster sets up downtown, helps others create their own | Greybull Standard

Greybull Standard

Around 2005, she started her own handspun yarn business and decided to share it online via a blog called “The Crochet Liberation Front.”

Clergy knit together to protest against Trump immigration crackdown - Church Times

Church Times

CLERGY craftivists have been clicking away with their needles as part of the Melt the ICE Red Hat knitting protest against the brutality of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) troops on the streets of Minneapolis.

Freeman volunteer knits caps for Freeman infants - The McDonald County Press

The McDonald County Press

Like clockwork, longtime Freeman volunteer Ruby Wright made the now-familiar trek to Freeman's Maternity Center last week to drop off bits of crocheted love for Freeman's tiniest patients.

Melt the ICE Mini Crochet Hat Badge pattern by LinnyBee - Ravelry

Ravelry

This pattern is available for free

This is a work in progress, but I saw there was a need and tried to get this out quickly. The pattern is included in this description and will make the hat shown in the photo:

BLO - crochet in the back loop only
C2tog - crochet two together
Sc2 - crochet two single crochet stitches in the same stitch
3c - triple crochet

I used dk weight yarn and a 3.75 or F hook

Start with 3 sc in a Magic Loop
All rounds except R10 are in BLO. This helps minimize bulk.
R1: 2sc in each stitch around (6)
R2: ^SC, 2sc, repeat from ^ around (9)
R3: ^SC 2x, 2sc, repeat from ^ around (12)
R4: ^SC 2x, 2sc, repeat from ^ around (16)
R5: SC around (16)
R6: ^SC 3x, 2sc, repeat from ^ around (20)
R7: SC around
R8: ^SC 4x, 2sc, repeat from ^ around (24)
R9: ^C2tog, SC, repeat from ^ around (16)
R10: Chain 3, 3C around, slip stitch into Chain 3 to complete

Tie off and weave in end, leave starting end
Fold triple crochet row up to make the “ribbing” (it won’t be stretchy, it’s only for the look)

Take one or two strands of yarn and feed through the top pointy bit of the hat so they are attached in the middle along with the starting tail. Braid loosely to desired length, tie, and cut the ends to form the tassel.

Flatten and sew if desired or sew the ribbing down and add a safety pin to the back.

Degrees & stitches: An Alaska woman’s crochet climate diary - Alaska’s News Source

Alaska’s News Source

Port Alsworth resident Salina Alsworth had no idea that a crochet trend online would inspire her most ambitious crochet project yet.

Episcopalians among knitters, crocheters making ‘Melt the ICE’ red hats

Episcopal News Service

She acknowledged that these red hats are unlikely to change anyone’s heart or mind on the issue of how immigration officials should be acting, but they might offer a bit of hope to people who see them.

New downtown Dell Rapids business features yarn, crafting, wine - SiouxFalls.Business

SiouxFalls.Business

You’ll find crochet hooks and corks at Dell Rapids’ newest business, Tashi’s Yarn Bar. Owner Natasha “Tashi” Berg returned to her childhood hobby of crocheting in January 2024 while recovering from a shoulder injury and needed something calming to keep her busy.

Gran of baby who needed surgery at one day old crocheted keyrings to raise money for charity

Yahoo News UK

Noreen, Gracie’s Gran, shares: “I decided I wanted to give back something to the hospital after the care Gracie and her parents received.

Why Tom Daley crocheted hearts for a woman walking Britain’s coastline in her wife’s memory

Attitude Magazine

PEUGEOT donated £10000 via the Attitude Magazine Foundation to each PEUGEOT Attitude PRIDE Awards Europe winner.

Discover the hidden history of George Washington Carver’s life as a prolific fiber artist and crocheter. While famous for his agricultural breakthroughs at Tuskegee University, Carver was a master of domestic arts who dyed his own threads using local Alabama clay and plant life. This episode of Exploration Crochet explores how his artistic training at Simpson College informed his world-renowned scientific career. We examine archival evidence, including rare 1937 footage of Carver crocheting, to reveal a man whose curiosity had no boundaries. Join ReRe to see why TIME magazine dubbed Carver the “Black Leonardo”.

Edgar A Guest – Equipment excerpt –

“Courage must come from the soul within

The man must furnish the will to win.

So figure it out for yourself, my lad

You were born with all that the great have had.

With your equipment they all began

Get hold of yourself and say “I can””

Crochet Sampler: Tuskegee - https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Carvers-crochet-samples-Tuskegee-Institute-National-Historic-Site-Image-by-Curtis_fig3_283353138

TIME 1941 – “Black Leonardo” https://time.com/archive/6603680/art-black-leonardo/

Color film of Professor Carver -

The Henry Ford Museum: What if an Artist Becomes a Scientist - https://www.thehenryford.org/explore/stories-of-innovation/what-if/george-washington-carver

GWC Recites “Equipment” - https://archive.tuskegee.edu/repository/digital-collection/audio-collections/george-washington-carver/george-washington-carver-recites-poem-1942/

PBS – George Washington Carver: An Uncommon Life - https://klru.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/booker-t-washington-invites-carver-tuskegee-video/george-washington-carver-an-uncommon-life/

Sound Attributions |

YOH Tune | https://dova-s.jp/EN/_contents/author/profile162.html

Duke Ellington - Black and Tan Fantasy (1927)

The Crochet Yarn Crawl 2026 — Yarn Over Hook

Get your hooks ready — the Yarn Over Hook Crochet Yarn Crawl is rolling out in 2026! We’re teaming up with local, crochet-friendly yarn shops across the U.S. to celebrate community, creativity, and fiber fun. We’re inviting crochet-friendly yarn shops, studios, and sponsors to be part of this nationwide celebration. Fill out the quick to get on our early interest list and be the first to know when we go live! CrochetYarnCrawl.com

Sydney crochet artist takes London Fashion Week by storm | The Morning Show - YouTube

YouTube

Kat Leonardo is a Sydney-based crochet artist who has transformed the traditional craft into high-fashion pieces, with her work featured at London Fashion Week.

TWTS: For crotchety cranks who crochet - Michigan Public

Michigan Public

“What an odd adjective,” Heid wrote. [’Crotchety’] doesn’t seem to have anything to do with an area of the body or with crocheting, so what gives?” ...

St. John Bosco student uses crochet skills to create papal gift - Georgia Bulletin

Georgia Bulletin

Juliet Guidry, an eighth grader at St. John Bosco Academy in Cumming, crocheted a candy Peep for Pope Leo XIV.

Fiber is good both for the body and the community - Sedona Red Rock News

Sedona Red Rock News

“It’s really important for creative people to have a community,” member Annie Emerson said.

Knitters protest ICE presence in Minnesota with red hats, inspired by another historic act of resistance

Good Good Good

Sales of the “Melt The ICE” knitting and crochet patterns will support local organizations supporting immigrants.

Candidate’s supporters come together to knit, crochet for people in need - Daily Herald

Daily Herald

Supporters of a Chicago-area congressional candidate came together Saturday not to protest, deliver handbills or install yard signs, but to knit.

Fiber February wants your art and talent - Champaign - Smile Politely

Smile Politely

If you knit, weave, embroider, crochet, felt, quilt, or work in any fiber medium, this is your show. Original work only, all techniques welcome ...

Mesa seniors turn plastic bags into lifesaving mats for unhoused community - YouTube

YouTube

Every Monday morning at a Mesa RV park, a group of seniors gathers with crochet hooks in hand, turning discarded plastic grocery bags into ...

Parallel strands between learning crochet and learning programming - R-bloggers

R-bloggers

Thanks to Athanasia Mo Mowinckel for reviewing this post! One goal of mine this year is to learn how to crochet amigurumi, that is to say, ...

Rise of the ‘weaver girl’ mirrors vigor and diversity of China’s consumption potential

Global Times

Li Hongyu, the 25-year-old Beijing white-collar worker, kicked off her Monday night routine with a cozy crochet session. Her nimble fingers moved ...

Grandma Hobbies Are the Latest Celeb Trend — Here’s What You Need to Get Started

Rolling Stone

From learning how to crochet to knitting kits for beginners, we’ve compiled a list of the best grandma hobbies to try out. Grandma-core hobbies ...

Art & Design Capstone Exhibit Live Now - Marcolian

Marcolian

Photo by Becca Strait, Rika Nakasuji Crocheting Nature. Rika Nakasuji’s “Crocheting Nature” is a tapestry made of 108 individually crocheted granny ...

Altrusans help homeless of Hamilton County

The Hamilton County Reporter

Member Brenna is crocheting the mats this month. Just a few of the balls of strips ready for Brenna to crochet into six-foot mats.

Crafting Comfort and Joy: NICU Nurses Make Stuffed Animals for Fragile Newborns

Stanford Medicine Children’s Health

NICU nurses at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford crocheted nearly 50 stuffed animals to give to tiny patients and their families.

The Secret Sauce of Side Hustles - NBC Palm Springs

NBC Palm Springs

Fred Roggin shares his “secret sauce” for relaxation—crochet and bourbon—while discussing the economic potential of turning hobbies into side ...

From yarn to purpose: The untold story of a self-taught crochet artist from Nagaland

Nagaland Tribune

As a teenager, she found joy in painting, which laid the foundation of her artistic journey. A craft born from curiosity. Crocheting entered ...

I craft for attention, and you should, too - The Miscellany News

The Miscellany News

I love hobbies! The fastest way to have fun and fulfilling free time is to be a jack of all trades, master of none.

Crocheting for a Cause launches - BG Falcon Media

BG Falcon Media

Crocheting for a Cause is a yearly event where the goal is to bring awareness to sexual violence and show support for survivors.

Lisa Grodek’s Crochet Revolution at Milan Fashion Week for S/S 26 | FashionTV - YouTube

YouTube

Experience the future of handmade luxury - witness the intersection of scientific precision and feminine elegance in the Impressions by Lisa Grodek collection unveiled at Milan Fashion Week.

‘Star Wars’ shares wholesome crochet-inspired ‘Mandalorian’ short ‘Knot A Toy’ - NME

NME

Star Wars has shared a new ‘Mandalorian’ short titled ‘Knot A Toy’, depicting the series’ characters as crochet toys.

A Mumbai-based NGO hosted a crochet workshop to symbolically protest against gender ... - Mid-day

Mid-day

Dhai Akshar Educational Trust collaborated with crochet club, Udhed Bunn Baatein for Stitches Against Violence, a worldwide movement originating to silently protest against gender-based violence.

In this kickoff episode of Crochet: A Chain of Events — The People, ReRe introduces the Victorian-era publisher and pattern powerhouse Mlle. Eleonore Riego de la Branchardière, one of the earliest figures to make crochet reproducible at scale. We explore how crochet spread globally not just because it was clever, but because it became standardized, teachable, publishable, and commercially distributed. We look at how Riego treated patterns as professional intellectual property, protecting her works through mechanisms like Stationers’ Hall registration and “right of translation” notices.

We unpack her public-facing brand—from Great Exhibition prestige and “registered designs” to royal appointment marketing, and explore her creative range from raised floral “rose” motifs to geometric star designs and “tricot” (early Tunisian/afghan-style) warmth for winter wear, and finally how she marketed “imitation lace” to democratize luxury for the middle class.

We will ground the story in historical truth: the deepest roots of crochet belong to innovators who were anonymous, mostly working-class women sharing knowledge across generations. Named figures like Riego rise in the record because their work was printed, preserved, and funded—so this episode holds both truths at once: crochet is collective intelligence, and Riego helped make that intelligence portable.

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Books by Riego de la Branchardière, Eléonore (6): Project Gutenburg - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/33346

The Crochet Book Archive (17): The Crochet Book was a series of numbered books on crochet by Eléonore Riego de la Branchardière - https://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/webbin/serial?id=crochetriego

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YOH Tune | https://dova-s.jp/EN/_contents/author/profile162.html

Music by Echo Gate https://pixabay.com/users/echogatestudios-52624047/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=450676 – Pixabay

The Crochet Yarn Crawl 2026 — Yarn Over Hook

Get your hooks ready — the Yarn Over Hook Crochet Yarn Crawl is rolling out in 2026! We’re teaming up with local, crochet-friendly yarn shops across the U.S. to celebrate community, creativity, and fiber fun. We’re inviting crochet-friendly yarn shops, studios, and sponsors to be part of this nationwide celebration. Fill out the quick to get on our early interest list and be the first to know when we go live! CrochetYarnCrawl.com

Tiny turtles integrate culture and resilience into hospital care

Mackay Hospital and Health Service - Queensland Health

Tiny crochet turtles are making a big difference for patients at Mackay Base Hospital, offering comfort, connection and a reminder of quiet strength during challenging moments.

Guess the story? All these crochet accessories are from one well-known fairytale from ... - Instagram

Instagram

Rediscover the joy of fairy tales through over 40 enchanting crochet patterns!

Crochet, the perfect hobby for a rainy day? - Eastern Daily Press

Eastern Daily Press

The British weather is nothing if not temperamental, we have snow one day, shine the next and then it’s raining for the rest of the week.

Crochet flower memorial for Stroud Boxing Day fire family - BBC

BBC

Thousands of crochet flowers have been made in tribute to a woman and her two children, who died.

THE ART OF POOTLING - PressReader

PressReader

Discovering crochet in her 40s, Kate Eastwood found it the best to celebrate and express her love for the little things in life.

Crafters transform Christmas tree into quilts for those in need - YouTube

YouTube

A group of crafters gathered at the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Library on Saturday to get prepared to transform a Christmas tree made from crocheted squares into quiltd.

Aldi Just Stocked $5 ‘Grandma Hobby’ Kits and Shoppers ‘Want Them All’ - Parade

Parade

“Grandma hobbies” like crochet offer a relaxing, screen-free alternative to digital entertainment. · Aldi’s $5 crochet kits are beginner-friendly, affordable and quickly gaining popularity online.

From ideas to impact: How ILO training series is transforming the businesses of ...

International Labour Organization

Zarqa, Amman, Al Salt, Jordan– In 2025, nearly two hundred entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners participated in a series of ILO PROSPECTS trainings under the Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) programme.

Made in the RGV: Eternal flowers for eternal love - KVEO

KVEO

McAllen native Anahi Ortega, owner of Southern Stitches, started her business in the midst of the COVID pandemic, but has been crocheting since she was eight years old.

JW Anderson F/W 2026 - Metal Magazine

Metal Magazine

Craft functions as a structural driver of the collection, with crochet being applied across skirts and dresses using both lace and wool, and constructions moving from open argyle patterns to denser floral structures.

Crocheted Comfort Creatures a Byproduct of Faith Davies’ Healing Journey

The SandPaper

STITCH INCOMING: Faith Davies has turned to handicraft as a therapeutic outlet during her personal transformation of the last several years.

They are Knot Witches - The Susquehanna Independent

The Susquehanna Independent

MONTROSE — Knot Witches is a fiber arts club setting up shop in Montrose. Kelly-jo Riker, 56, is one of the owners teaching crochet and knitting through Sit and Stitch events.

VIDEO: Metro bus driver caught crocheting while driving - FOX19

FOX19

A Cincinnati Metro bus driver is under investigation after a passenger reported seeing her crocheting while driving the bus Tuesday morning.

Yarn Over in the Park Brings Knitting, Crochet Enthusiast Together | Geauga County Maple Leaf

Geauga County Maple Leaf

On a chilly January day, yarn lovers gathered inside The West Woods Nature Center in Russell Township to connect through creativity, one loop at a time.

The Update | Student to Exhibit Whimsical Crocheted Items - Business Journal Daily

Business Journal Daily

Yarn Farm,” an exhibition of whimsical, three-dimensional crochet works by Tyler Lyons, will open Jan. 28 at New Castle Public Library.

Fantastic Fibers - richmondmagazine.com

Richmond magazine

One of Barker’s most popular items is her native flower fiber pins. Part of the studio’s Virginia native plant collection, the mixed knit and crochet ...

After 20 Years, Upper West Side Yarn Store is a Worldwide ‘Destination’

West Side Rag

“Pearl’s goal was to educate people about how to knit and become better knitters, to inspire them to enjoy knitting and crochet,” Arvin says.

‘Hat Lady’ donates warmth, one stitch at a time - The Wilson Times

The Wilson Times

At 76, longtime crocheter Linda Little has turned her former festival business into a mission, donating hundreds of handmade hats and scarves to ...