Get your hooks ready — We’re road tripping around the US in search of crochet-friendly yarn shops. Follow on IG as we celebrate community, creativity, and fiber. We’re inviting crochet-friendly yarn shops, studios, and sponsors to be part of the fun. 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

Yarn Crawls & Fiber Events This Week

• PA Yarn Fest | statewide | May 1-October 31, 2026

• Sheep in the Shires Yarn Crawl | multi-state | May 10-11, 2026

• Puget Sound LYS Tour | Lake Elmo, MN | May 13-17, 2026

• Linn County Lamb & Wool Fair | Scio, OR | May 15 - 17

• Fat Lamb Fiber Festival | Scio, OR | May 16 - 17

• Fiber Fest | San Diego, CA |May 15 - 17

• Coggeshall Farm Sheep & Wool Festival | Bristol, RI | May 16 ($15 admission)

• Fiber Festival of Perry | Perry, lA | May 16

• Kentucky Sheep & Fiber Festival | Lexington, KY | May 16 - 17 ($5 admission)

• Central Pennsylvania Fiber Festival | Hughesville, PA | May 16 - 17

Under the Tents 2026: Crochet Drops, Lumpia Con, Collider, Ignition Press, Chris Maze

San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog

He’s currently planning for 14 new products, including one SDCC exclusive. One of the more popular SDCC “side quests” are the crocheted critter drops, ...

Parker Junior High students find warmth and creativity in knitting and crochet club - MSN

MSN

The Knitting and Crochet Club, open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders, has become a beloved space to unwind and pick up a new skill. Started by Ms.

Springs Girls’ High turns 75 with heartwarming blanket initiative | African Reporter

The Citizen

Leading the crochet blanket project is teacher Kaitlyn Wheeler, with the aim of producing 75 blankets, each symbolising a year in the school’s history ...

Perrysburg residents needed to contribute to 250th anniversary quilt - Sent-trib

Sentinel Tribune

Through a shared effort, participants will make an 8 x 8 inch knit or crochet square for the mural. Designed to reflect personal expression ...

Crochet joins generations practicing centuries-old craft - WFSB

WFSB

(Aging Untold) — Crochet is a form of fiber art that uses one hook and yarn to make interlocking stitches. Unlike knitting or weaving, crochet cannot be replicated by a machine.

The woman making comfort blankets for Bradford’s babies - BBC

BBC

Eliz Sandalls started crocheting blankets for newborn babies in West Yorkshire as a way of saying thank you to the hospital that saved her sight.

Edwin Goh and Rachel Wan reveal their crochet pattern was stolen, photos altered with AI

AsiaOne

Edwin Goh and Rachel Wan reveal their crochet pattern was stolen, photos altered with AI · ‘Thank heavens for giving me face’: Huang Yiliang on Yang ...

A thread of hope in every blanket | AdventHealth News and Stories

AdventHealth

... crocheted lap blankets. Manchester has been crocheting since junior high, teaching herself long before online tutorials existed. As a left-handed ...

Nurse comforts patients during cancer treatment with crocheted dinosaurs - AdventHealth

AdventHealth

On the 1 North Oncology unit at AdventHealth Porter, Samantha Klepper, RN, brings more than clinical care to her patients.

In search of yarn: Seoul has what crochet wave lacks - PressReader

PressReader

Back in China, crocheting and knitting have gained traction in recent years. From famous actresses to lifestyle influencers, people are reclaiming the ...

Tom Holland and Zendaya Adopt Crocheting to Manage Career Stress - AsatuNews.co.id

AsatuNews.co.id

Actor Tom Holland reveals he and Zendaya use crocheting to unwind, amid rumors the couple recently married following their 2025 engagement.

Chloë finds a hobby: Every time we make a slip knot for crochet, I think of the heavy metal band

The Irish Independent

Former knitting prodigy Chloë McPolin is off to a flying start in her one-to-one session to learn how to crochet, but the triple stitch is a step ...

Slow living shapes young lifestyles - China Daily HK

China Daily HK

From crochet to ancient wellness rituals, a new generation discovers old-school lifestyles, weaving heritage and mindfulness into everyday ...

Brussels Courthouse loses Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s effigy to Belgian collector

The Brussels Times

A contemporary crochet sculpture of late US Supreme Court judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg, was removed from Brussels’ Courthouse on 28 April after being ...

15 Crochet Masterpieces So Perfect People Refuse to Believe They Are Handmade

Bright Side

Old-school hobbies are trending again — and crochet is leading the way. These handmade masterpieces, each one poured with heart and soul, ...

Spreading kindness one crocheted octopus at a time | Colorado State University

Colorado State University

The Octopi of CSU is a student group that works to “spread kindness through creativity,” said Melanie Matthews, who has led the group responsible for ...

CROCHET Winding down a project that started during the pandemic as a way to keep the ...

PressReader

Last year, the blankets were donated to nursing homes, Parkview Veterans Hospital, and the Wellesley Fall Fair live and silent auctions to raise money ...

Fall River paramedic gifts homemade stuffed animals to pediatric patients - WJAR

WJAR

... crochet plush animal. (WJAR). “I learned how to crochet during the pandemic,” she said. “Just as a way to keep myself busy. I have a hard time ...

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Marcia Fish, alpacas | KCLY Radio

KCLY Radio

“I’ve been crocheting since I was 16 years old,” Fish said. “My aunt taught me how to crochet at age 16.” Years later, she and her husband were ...

Loops of learning - PressReader

PressReader

At Hawa Mahal in Visakhapatnam, a crochet workshop is drawing children and adults into the purposeful world of handmade craft traditions.

CROW seeks crocheted nests to care for injured wildlife | Lee County | winknews.com

WINK News

The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife is asking for handmade nests to help care for orphaned and injured baby birds and small mammals ...

How China’s Urban Youth Are Stitching Their Way to Peace of Mind With the Rise of Crochet

The World of Chinese Magazine

As the train rattles forward, her needle dips in and out, patiently filling in the outline of a cartoon animal with cross-stitch thread. In a city ...

Kedai Mom: Mother turns crochet hobby into source of income - YouTube

YouTube

What started as a simple crochet hobby during the Covid-19 pandemic soon became something much bigger for Cathrine Teoh. With the support of her ...

Oklahoma nonprofit creates Thunder-themed hats for NICU babies - KOCO

KOCO

The Limitless Foundation is crocheting Thunder-inspired hats to bring comfort and team spirit to NICU babies and hospital patients in Oklahoma ...

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: A ‘Serious Fiber’ selection, doctors move from Baptist Health to Mercy

Talk Business & Politics

Serious Fiber is a specialty fiber arts business offering hand-dyed yarns, spinning fibers, knitting and crochet tools, and educational classes for ...

Truro postbox topper marks birthday of David Attenborough - BBC

BBC

Celebrating Sir David Attenborough’s birthday crochet style. A postbox topper celebrating David Attenborough turning 100 has appeared in Cornwall ...

Get your hooks ready — We’re road tripping around the US in search of crochet-friendly yarn shops. Follow on IG as we celebrate community, creativity, and fiber. We’re inviting crochet-friendly yarn shops, studios, and sponsors to be part of the fun. 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

Yarn Crawls & Fiber Events This Week

• Sheep in the Shires Yarn Crawl | multi-state | May 10-11, 2026

• WNC Yarn Crawl | Western North Carolina | May 5-10, 2026

• The Shepherd’s Harvest Sheep and Wool Festival | Lake Elmo, MN | May 8-10, 2026

• Shepherd’s Wool Market | Rush, NY | May 9, 2026

• NH Sheep & Wool Festival | Deerfield, NH | May 9-10, 2026 ($10 admission)

• Fiber Festival in the Valley | Nacoocheee, GA | May 9-10, 2026

Woman Crochets Hats to Comfort Cancer Patients: ‘Every Stitch Is Love’ - AOL.com

AOL.com

When cancer struck her family, Cynthia Allgood leaned on the comfort of crochet to ease her grief. Then she realized others battling illness could ...

Pasadena Yarn Shop Opens Its Doors for Countywide Fiber-Arts Crawl

Pasadena Now

At each stop, featured yarns are discounted 10 percent, and shops give away free knit and crochet patterns made with those featured yarns ...

Pokemon Fan Crochets Adorable Bulbasaur Plush - GameRant

GameRant

A Pokemon fan shows off an adorable handmade Bulbasaur that they made with crochet, which will become a gift for a lucky individual.

Elementary Schoolers’ Crochet Business Takes Off After Mom’s Viral Video (Exclusive) - People.com

People.com

After learning to crochet at 5 and 7, siblings Ryker and Haven are going viral and turning their passion into a booming small business.

Stitching and Crocheting: Embracing ‘Grandma Hobbies’ - YouTube

YouTube

Vanessa Cornell joins NY Living to discuss how to get started in crocheting and knitting, one stitch at a time.

Crocheted Technology - Kottke

Kottke

Nicole Nikolich is a textile artist whose current focus is making crochet artworks that reference old school technology. You can explore he.

Works of crocheted art | Back Down the Pennsylvania Road - YouTube

YouTube

Mike Stevens takes us to Williamsport in April of 1994 to introduce us to a woman who spent hours a day crocheting intricate pieces stitch by stitch with string.

Have you ever seen a crochet mural? This artist helps make them - NBC New York

NBC New York

Dahiana Perez meets up with Carmen Paulino, a local artist teaching people of all ages how to crochet.

Frederick Fiber Fest expands to Virginia with first-ever two-day event in Fishersville

dnronline.com

The two-day festival will bring together a diverse lineup of vendors, instructors, and artisans specializing in knitting, crochet, weaving, spinning, ...

Anamosa 6th grader uses crochet club to build skills and friendships - KCRG

KCRG

ANAMOSA, Iowa (KCRG) - Olivia Engelbart, a sixth grade student at Anamosa Middle School, is the Student of the Month for April.

Hooked on Handbags - City Lifestyle

City Lifestyle

At age 10, her fourth grade teacher, who felt more like a close friend, taught her how to crochet an intricate doily. It took months to complete ...

Wool in the Bay knitting retreat to bring fibre fans from across New Zealand and Australia to Napier

NZ Herald

Keynote crochet duo Lissy and Rudi Robinson-Cole, creators ...

Interview: Lisa Ha’s New Book ‘Snarky Crochet‘ Stitches Humor, Subversion into Every Pattern

Blogcritics

Ha belongs to the first camp. She’s been crocheting since she was eight years old. But Snarky Crochet began not only with a love of yarn, but with a ...

Threads of Faith | Features | pmg-ky2.com

Kentucky Standard

Parkway Baptist Church’s Crochet Care Ministry does more than just gift pieces to those in need – it touches lives and sews threads of faith ...

Brantford Poppy Project uniting community through art - BrantBeacon

BrantBeacon

“In a nutshell, we’re gathering makers and creative people who knit and crochet, and we’re making poppies,” Martin continued. “Those poppies are ...

Seniors crochet to protect others from the cold - ScripType Publishing

ScripType Publishing

The Richfield Senior Center has a group of volunteers turning plastic that might otherwise end up in a landfill into crocheted mats.

Crochet Olympics comes to popular Kildare festival - Whats On

Kildare Nationalist

The festival brings together local artists, performers, community groups, schools and businesses to create an inclusive and welcoming experience ...

8 Psychological Benefits of Knitting and Crocheting - Parade

Parade

A psychologist shares the key psychological benefits that knitting and crocheting can provide for mental health. Plus, other fun facts about these ...

83 Times People Gave AI A Run For Its Money With Their Impressive And Real Projects (New Pics)

AOL.com

A replica of a black cat in the form of crochet? Check! We’ve got all kinds of crocheted pieces down below – from whimsical hats and blankets to ...

Get your hooks ready — 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

Yarn Crawls & Fiber Events This Week

• Texas Yarn Trail | April 23 - 29, 2026 ($10 registration fee for passport) Scout and Skein, one of the shops on the crawl, is a Friend of Yarn Over Hook. Be sure to drop-in and say Hi!

• PNW Yarn Crawl | Pacific North West | April 30 - May 3, 2026

• Yarncentrick | Frederick, MD | May 1, 2026 (admission various)

• Vista Fiber Arts Fiesta | Vista, CA | May 2 - 3, 2026 ($12.09 admission)

• Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival | West Friendship, MD | May 2 -3, 2026 ($15 admission)

• Birchwood Fiber Festival | Birchwood, TN | May 2 - 3, 2026

• Pueblo Fiber Arts Show | Santa Fe, NM | May 3, 2026

The 1% Club April 20 New Episode To Feature A Crochet Enthusiast And More - OnTheFlix

OnTheFlix

fanatic, a crochet enthusiast, a father-daughter duo and aspiring food truck and ice cream shop owners are among 100 contestants competing for a ...

Crochet is Summer’s Easiest Dressing Hack—Here’s 9 Ways to Style - InStyle

InStyle

As the boho chic era continues and the temperatures rise, crochet styles are taking center stage. Discover 9 ways to style the knitted material, ...

We love the crochet strawberry hat trend - Yahoo Life UK

Yahoo Life UK

A crochet strawberry hat is exactly what it sounds like: a hand-stitched hat designed to look like a fresh strawberry you might pick up from your ...

Analog Hobbies for ADHD: Crocheting, Crossstitch, Whittling and More - ADDitude

ADDitude

From crochet to crossstitch, from whittling to doing puzzles, analog hobbies help restless ADHD brains find calm and gratification.

New to town: Men’s knitting group offers conversation, creative outlet | Northport Journal

Northport Journal

East Northport newcomer David Lacagnina just launched the Northport Men’s Knitting and Crochet Group; the first meeting will take place at Northport ...

Doilies are back, but you won’t see them on Grandma’s furniture | Billings News | kulr8.com

KULR-8

Doily-inspired details feel current again with the return of lace, eyelet and crochet patterns and textures in fashion, which feel familiar in modern ...

Jamestown High School Senior Earns Girl Scout Gold Award for “Dragonflies for Schools” Project

Williamsburg Yorktown Daily

... crochet club and led the creation of more than 1,400 crocheted dragonflies, each attached to a note expressing gratitude. “With the overwhelming ...

Temple Made Fest builds momentum in its second year

Temple Now - Temple University

“Crocheting has become a hobby, and I’m thrilled as an alum to have this opportunity,” she said, exhibiting for the first time this year, Owens ...

The Artistry That’s Taken La Roja’s New Away Jersey From Chile to the World - SoccerBible

SoccerBible

Each artist was given the freedom to reinterpret the shirt through their personal practice, transforming it into a canvas for embroidery, crochet, and ...

Healing Hearts: Four Years of Livelihood in Davao City Jail - SunStar

SunStar

A personal journey of bringing crochet livelihood and Pranic Healing to PDLs at Davao City Jail Female Dormitory.

Crocheted soldier marks Anzac Day in Kiama - The Bugle app

The Bugle app

The Bugle News: A life-size crocheted soldier and hundreds of poppies will mark Anzac Day in Kiama, celebrating remembrance and 100 years of ...

In 2026, crochet is set to become the must-have fashion trend - MSN

MSN

Long associated with handcrafted pieces and summer memories, crochet is making a strong comeback in wardrobes. In 2026, it established itself as a ...

Artist of the Month / Colleen McCloskey - The Mountain Times

The Mountain Times

Gifted in the fiber arts since childhood, McCloskey finds peace and profession in the crochet work she creates. “My mom initially taught me when I ...

Crochet Fest to be hosted by Cola & Charmel Crochet Circle - KSLA

KSLA

A balloon release for Braylon and Khedarrion Snow was held at the Head Start location the two boys attended before being killed in a mass shooting ...

Artist Kyla Dunning finds creative breathing room at MacGown residency - The Dispatch

Commercial Dispatch

Kyla Dunning sits on the dock at the MacGown Artist Residency (MARS) with her skein of yarn and crochet needle.

Heidi’s Yarn Haven welcomes new owner - The Ukiah Daily Journal

The Ukiah Daily Journal

For 30 years, she has been Ukiah’s almost-sole provider of everything related to knitting, crocheting, and all things Fiber Arts, but all things must ...

OPP ‘blown away’ by response to stuffies program supporting kids with trauma

EloraFergusToday.com

Talented individuals who can knit and crochet their own stuffies get the credit for the success of a new Wellington County OPP initiative aimed at ...

Times Union Events - Berkshires Crochet Coral Reef @ The ‘62 Center for Theatre & Dance

Times Union

Visit the Berkshires Satellite Crochet Coral Reef, a life size coral reel made out of thousands of crocheted corals created by hundreds of members ...

HAPPENING THIS SATURDAY

The perfect day to show your support of your Local Yarn Store!

16th Annual North Texas Yarn Crawl - April 17 - 27, 2006

Be sure to get your passport and visit the shops that are Friends of Yarn Over Hook: Yarn Therapy and Knit Dallas. As always, there will be trunk shows with hand-dyed yarn from indie dyers, prizes, and an overall great time celebrating our great fiber community.

Yarn Crawls & Fiber Events This Week

• New Jersey Wool Walk | April 22 - 26, 2026 ($6 passport can be used as coupon)

• LA Country Yarn Crawl | April 23 - 26, 2026

• Texas Yarn Trail | April 23 - 29, 2026 ($10 registration fee for passport) Scout and Skein, one of the shops on the crawl, is a Friend of Yarn Over Hook. Be sure to drop-in and say Hi!

• Fiber Flurry | Perry, NY 14530 | April 25 - 26, 2026

• Great Smoky Mountains Fiber Fair | Townsend, TN 37882 | April 24 - 25, 2026

• Fiber Witch Festival | Salem, MA 01070 | April 24 - 26, 2026 ($10 market admission)

• Midwest Fiber Festival | St Louis, MO 63122 | April 24 - 26, 2026 ($10 market admission)

• Georgia Mountain Needle Arts Festival | Elliay, GA 30540 | April 25 - 27, 2026

• Frederick Fiber Fest | Frederick, MD 21701| April 25, 2026

• CT Sheep, Wool, & Fiber Festival | North Haven, CT 06473 | April 25, 2026 ($10 admission)

• Fiberfest | Des Moines, IA 50310 | April 25, 2026 ($5 admission)

• Wisconsin Alpaca & Fiber Fest | Madison, WI 53713 | April 25 - 26, 2026

Knitting and crocheting devotees swarm YarnCon for threads and thrills: ‘It’s all about community’

Chicago Sun-Times

The fair returned to Chicago this weekend to support independent fiber producers and hobbyists who praise the social and mental health benefits of knitting and crocheting.

Meet Amy Lai – CanvasRebel Magazine

Canvas Rebel

However, this project was different in that I would not be selling the digital instructions on how to crochet it. It was a project that I could just ...

Gaza woman scrapes living making and selling dolls to bring some joy to kids in war-ravaged territor

YouTube

... crochet dolls and selling them at an affordable price. She sells each toy for around $10, but it barely brings enough money to support her family ...

They Turned Crochet Into Careers: How 5 Young Indians Revived a Fading Craft

The Better India

Crochet revival in India is being led by young creators building brands, creating jobs, and preserving craft through design, innovation, ...

Making a Difference: Blankets distributed to ill children, others through Covered with Love

Daily Herald

“I have crocheted around thousands of baby blankets.” Her penchant to crochet and knit has turned into a nonprofit that provides blankets, quilts ...

Episode- 03 | Special Interaction With Crochet Queen Sakila Bano | Kalinga TV - YouTube

YouTube

Kalinga TV is the fastest growing television channel in Odisha. Kalinga TV, being one of the most trusted channels in the state is always on ...

Tunbridge Wells girl with tumour seeks other people named Kirsty - BBC

BBC

Crochet for Cancer A 10-year-old girl in a red cardigan holding blue Crochet for Cancer. Kirsty’s latest project follows a crochet bunting ...

Crochet community in Baton Rouge brings generations together - WDBJ7

WDBJ7

A growing crochet community is helping the centuries-old fiber art thrive in Baton Rouge, bringing together crafters of all ages and skill levels.

High School Art Students Receive Honors | Arts & Entertainment - CapeNews.net

CapeNews.net

Rima, a senior in Jane Baker’s AP studio art class at Falmouth High School, won a national gold medal for her sculpture titled “Crochet Can’t be Machine Knit”

Jewish Chronicle: Connecting the generations through crochet, conversation and community

The Eisner Foundation

Ideal intergenerational environments support and inspire intentional connections between the generations, maximizing engagement between participants, instead of involvement or simply participating in activities together.

Not just a granny’s craft: Why teens are getting hooked on crocheting | The Straits Times

The Straits Times

Crochet used to be a “granny’s craft”. However, there has been an increase in popularity of the craft among young people

Aging Untold Crochet - YouTube

YouTube

A Louisiana crochet class connects young and old crafters, helping the centuries-old fiber art thrive.

Philly sports fans are taking knitting and crochet to the next level - YouTube

YouTube

Philly sports fans part of the Drunken Knitwits are knitting and crocheting their own sports merch, whether it’s to wear or just help them ...

Crocheting community attracting young and old to the craft - WSAW

WSAW

Crocheting community attracting young and old to the craft.

Decatur High crochet club donates 150+ handmade daisies to Decatur Morgan Hospital

WAFF

DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - Students at Decatur High School are stitching together something special. The school’s crochet club is creating more than 150 handmade daisies.

Tuckerton Creator Weaves ‘Tidal Threads’ - The SandPaper

The SandPaper

In a world full of fast fashion, constantly changing trends and instant gratification, one Tuckerton-based creator wants to change the pace with her thoughtfully handmade threads.

Crochet flower bouquets: the spring craft trend to try - Prima

Prima

Crochet flower bouquets are the spring craft trend that doubles as lasting home décor · What everyone’s reading · Get in the mood for spring with ...

Fairy dust saves toppers! - PG Buzz

PG Buzz

Crochet pattern means much-loved British tradition survives solar postboxes. Postbox topper spotters fearing this uniquely-British tradition is under threat as more of the new solar-powered parcel columns are being rolled out across the country can relax.

Leadville Yarn and Fiber: Elise Sunday creates wearable art from raw wool | Business

Leadville Herald Democrat

“Fiber, definitely,” Sunday said, describing her primary medium. “Crocheting, knitting, spinning, preparing fiber from the sheep all the way to the ...

Sandy de Goede finds closure in crochet at Rosebank Union Church | Sandton Chronicle

The Citizen

After the loss of her husband, Sandy de Goede turned to crochet, not just as a hobby, but as a journey to find healing.

Crocheting initiative supports youth mental health - YouTube

YouTube

The 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day movement say crocheting is more than just a hobby but a tool for connection and care.

Volunteers gather at Steyn City to knit, crochet blankets for World Creativity and Innovation Day

YouTube

... crochet blankets for vulnerable South Africans. Supporters have gathered at the event for a vibrant family day out, featuring colourful blanket ...

Iconic ‘Project Hail Mary’ sweater is from this family-owned Michigan company - WXYZ

WXYZ

His hope is that the film brings attention back to knitting and crocheting and drives people to want to learn to knit again. “My goal is to keep ...

The Crochet Yarn Crawl 2026 — Yarn Over Hook

Get your hooks ready — 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 oldest yarn shop in America knits this Utah community together - The Salt Lake Tribune

The Salt Lake Tribune

“It’s fun place” — Patrons bring in their needlepoint, knitting, crocheting and cross-stitching to chat and make all type of colorful creations.

Miriama Kamo on reading, writing and the art of crochet | Stuff

Stuff

As a passionate children’s writer and the patron of New Zealander of the Year, Kamo witnesses the power of imagination across communities.

Women craft change, one stitch at a time; applique products worth Rs 1 lakh sold at spring fair

Telegraph India

Applique dresses, kantha-stitched shrugs, crochet hairbands, and much more were on display at a spring fair last month. The work of women from a ...

POPPY POWER - PressReader

PressReader

She was just eight when she noticed her local RSL club selling poppies for Remembrance Day and saw some of the older ladies knitting and crocheting. From a Sri Lankan back­ground, Ruvi also decided to take the pop­pies to her local Sri Lankan Soci­ety to spread aware­ness and hon­our those who served.

Librarians spin wool, fellowship at Marshall-Lyon County Library

Pipestone County Star

The group welcomes those who knit, crochet, embroider, felt, macrame, spin, weave, quilt and anyone interested in broadening their knowledge in the ...

Marine veteran wins crocheted flag | Price County Review - apg-wi.com

apg-wi.com

The AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Phillips Post 50 received a beautiful 6-by-4-foot crocheted American flag afghan that was made and donated to them ...

The Politics of Feminism and Fibre Arts | 106.9 The X

106.9 The X

Knitting, crochet, sewing and other such fibre arts are often framed as quiet, domestic activities associated with older women. However, that perception does not reflect the history or complexity of fibre-based work.

‘Intertwining’ puts local artists on display at newARTSpace - Press Times

Press Times

This exhibition debuts Savannah Mikle as guest curator. Abigail Marquardt works in crochet and mixed media, taking her inspiration from nature to create small to large scale textile sculptures that often imitate spider webs or water.

BeWell: Some young men are discovering the wellbeing benefits of crocheting - YouTube

YouTube

(4 Apr 2026) ASSOCIATED PRESS Rome, Italy – 15 March 2026 1. Various of young men crocheting ASSOCIATED PRESS Tralee, Ireland – 27 March 2026 ...

Granny Squares For Warmth - YouTube

YouTube

A local group of women have taken their love of crochet and their stashes of yarn and turned them into creations that bring both physical and ...

Purls of wisdom: how knitting is casting on with young people online - YouTube

YouTube

The art of knitting and crocheting has long offered a peaceful escape in a fast-paced world. Despite being practised for centuries, the craft has ...

Artists talk shop ahead of Art Market - Trinitonian

Trinitonian

Anakin Becker holds their raffle prize, a crocheted tiger. Trinity Art Collective’s bi-annual art market is just around the corner.

Yarn Bombing is a global fiber art movement that transforms public spaces through knitted and crocheted installations. While the term emerged in 2005 with Magda Sayeg and Knitta Please, the act itself predates the name, with earlier artists using fiber in public and environmental contexts. Over time, yarn bombing evolved from small “micro-tagging” interventions to large-scale installations, including iconic works like the Wall Street Bull and international community projects. Artists like Lauren O’Farrell expanded the practice into narrative storytelling, while Stephen Duneier brought it into wilderness spaces through temporary, permitted installations. Today, yarn bombing continues to function as art, protest, and public expression—demonstrating the power of fiber to reshape how we see the world.

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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

Campus Hustles: Gen Z is building brands between lectures | Delhi News

The Times of India

For most students, their business started out as a hobby but it didn’t lose its creativity. “Acting as a creative outlet, crochet allows me to ...

Anger as Easter-themed bollard covers removed - BBC

BBC

“It spoils it for everybody.” A crocheted Easter-themed bollard cover. The yellow crocheted cover depicts an egg nest ...

Abuelas (grandmothers) in Mallorca, Spain install crochet art, call for peace - GMA Network

GMA Network

“Dones arbres” (tree women) or the abuelas (grandmothers) install crochet art installations on tree trunks along the town square of Artáin Mallorca, Spain.

Why Gen Z is taking up boomer hobbies - The Economist

The Economist

Some are taking up knitting or crochet. Others are growing flowers or going fishing. These days, such hobbies are no longer old-fashioned.

Knot online: young textile artists choose knitting over doom scrolling - The Langara Voice

The Langara Voice

To escape the stress of the digital age, young people are pursuing old-fashioned hobbies such as knitting, sewing and crocheting. Brooklyn Jones, UBC ...

From tragedy to threads, woman crochets a new life after accident | Mangaluru News

The Times of India

By 2021, she launched her initiative ‘Crochet on Wheels’. She began with simple wearables and gradually expanded into accessories such as earrings, …

Crochet Exhibit on Display All April at Giles County Public Library - WKSR

WKSR

A variety of handcrafted crochet items will be on display inside the library, showcasing the creativity and skill of fiber artists. The exhibit offers ...

Romania joins multinational UNESCO bid for traditional textile craft “Oya” - Business Review

Business-Review.eu.

Initially executed by hand using a needle, and later also with crochet, these techniques combine durability with intricate aesthetic detail.

Peace Fibre Fest to return in 2026 for yarn enthusiasts - Energeticcity.ca

Energeticcity.ca

The pair met in Calgary during their university days, and both shared a love of knitting and crocheting inherited from their grandmothers. “There are ..

Crochet shoelaces are the stylish upgrade making old trainers feel brand new - Prima

Prima

It is such a fun and simple way to add a bit of personality to your outfit. However, with only a crochet hook and a small amount of yarn, you can jazz ...

Wonderwool Wales anniversary inspires new knitting and crochet designs

Herald.Wales

Pontyclun yarn shop launches Caernarfon Cowl and daffodil blanket projects for festival’s 20th birthday THE 20th anniversary of Wonderwool Wales ...

This Tiny Crochet Museum in California Is One of the Weirdest Places You’ll Ever See

Fast Food Club

Tucked along California Route 62 in Joshua Tree, the World Famous Crochet Museum is one of the most unexpected roadside stops you will ever ...

Kathleen crafts kindness with hats for neonatal babies while highlighting magic of Derry’s ...

Derry Journal

A talented crocheter from Derry has showcased the little hats she has lovingly created for babies at Altnagelvin Neonatal Intensive Care Unit ...

Crochet Geeks are bee-hind Asda Blantyre’s Easter post box topper - Yahoo News UK

Yahoo News UK

It was created by the Crochet Geeks, a local group of 14 women who dedicate their time and creativity to giving back to the community. A local group of 14 women dedicate their time and creativity to giving back to the community.

Nairn Yarnbombers return with new spring postbox crochet and knitted toppings ahead of ...

Inverness Courier

Nairn’s most famous crafters were at it again in the lead up to Easter to brighten up the town with their colourful creations.

2026 Best & Brightest Business Major: Jonalie Zamora, Marquette University

Poets&Quants for Undergrads

... crochet blanket that transforms into a bouquet! Since 2022, I’ve grown my crochet brand, Little Artsy Aloe, selling over 15,000 crochet patterns ...

Crochet craze: Clark County middle school students crochet for calm and connection at club

The Columbian

Pineapple, diamond, brick, bobble, spike, wattle, bamboo, butterfly, popcorn, puff, corkscrew and cactus. That might sound like a top-secret World ...

I visited Isle of Wight wool shop Isle of Wool

Isle of Wight County Press

A popular Isle of Wight wool shop stocks thousands of types of yarn and has taught hundreds of people how to knit and crochet.

SKY OF COLORS IN MEXICO - Arab Times

Arab Times

A suspended tapestry of hexagonal flowers transforms the public space. Covering an area of more than 8,000 square meters, this raffia crochet ...

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…

Listen now

2 months 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…

Listen now

2 months 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.

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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World Yarns | https://worldyarns.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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