Last Week in Crochet - Volume 2, Issue 26
Global Crochet News | November 3 - November 9, 2025
Last week we saw episode 2 of The Game of Wool: Britain’s Best Knitter on BBC 4.
Knitted and crocheted poppies from across the world arrive in West Hallam - InYourArea
InYourArea
Knitted and crocheted poppies have flooded in from all around our area and from as far afield as America.
Weyburn 4 Warmth: local makers gearing up those in need - DiscoverWeyburn.com
DiscoverWeyburn
Following the presentation from Angels 4 Warmth, Stanley began asking people if there was a need in Weyburn, and the answer was yes. From there, she had makers offering to make warm items.
Crochet and Kickoff: Handmade Game Day Looks Are Taking Over the Stands
Her Campus
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UCLA chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.
‘Star Wars: The Official Crochet Pattern Book’ Will Make a Perfect Gift This Holiday Season
Star Wars News Net
Insight Editions’ new Star Wars: The Official Crochet Pattern Book gives everyone a chance to craft their own goodies this holiday season.
Covenant Living residents crochet mats from plastic bags for veterans group - Daily Herald
Daily Herald
A group of residents at Covenant Living at Windsor Park, a senior living community in Carol Stream, routinely get together to create waterproof sleeping mats for unsheltered veterans.
Hamilton church members knit, crochet nearly 2,500 poppies to honour veterans - YouTube
YouTube
Hamilton’s Church of the Nativity has a very special display of poppies to honour our country’s veterans.
Crochet club creates huge poppy displays in Cenarth | Tivyside Advertiser
Tivyside Advertiser
Thousands of crocheted poppies now line the approach to a village bridge and war memorial, the panels were created by members of Cenarth Crochet Club.
Organization Highlight: Cro-gay club creates tight ‘knit’ LGBTQ+ community at IUP | thepenn.org
The Penn
As the name suggests, the club’s primary focus is crocheting, but other fiber arts and artistic pursuits are welcome in the club.
Lagos Fashion Week 2025: 6 Runway Trends You’ll Be Wearing Next - Pulse Nigeria
Pulse Nigeria
Crochet isn’t new to Nigerian fashion, but it’s having a major renaissance.
Thousands of poppies to be displayed at Ulverston’s Coro | The Westmorland Gazette
Westmorland Gazette
Ulverston’s Coronation Hall will be decorated with red and black yarn flowers, crafted by dozens of knitters and crochet enthusiasts.
More than 7,000 poppies made for Heathfield church display - BBC News
BBC
Union Church pastor the Reverend Vicky Martin and church member Tracy Williams put out a Facebook request calling on those who enjoyed crocheting ...
Girl Scout brings seniors and teens together to crochet for Youth Haven children’s shelter
WGCU
College student Ava Williams united the community forces of Moorings Presbyterian Church and Gulf Coast High School to craft stuffed animals for ...
Over 110000 knitted and crocheted poppies line Southend Pier | News - Rayo
Rayo
Knitted and crocheted poppies have lined Southend Pier, it forms the UK’s largest Remembrance art installation.
My friend won 2nd place at the Halo world championship series in Seattle with his Crochet ... - Reddit
I wanted to share my friend’s success in winning 2nd in a big cosplay competition at the annual Halo world championship.
Library Invites Community to Create a Granny Square Blanket Together | Orland Park, IL Patch
Patch
This initiative encourages patrons to crochet 5”x5” granny squares that will be stitched together to form one large community blanket.
Crocheting for a cause at The Reading Cave in Innisfail’s library - The Albertan
The Albertan
Community members join forces to create magical crochet works of art for the new learning attraction at the Innisfail Public Library.
Crocheted Octopi Offer Benefits for NICU Babies
Cleveland Clinic Newsroom
November is Prematurity Awareness Month. A registered nurse explains how crocheted octopi can offer comfort to babies being cared for in the NICU.
The Bunny Love Project is caring for residents during their darkest times - 23ABC News Bakersfield
23ABC News Bakersfield
Rebecca leads a devoted team of volunteers who lovingly crochet blankets for residents across the county.
Massive Display of 110000 Crocheted Poppies Unveiled on Southend Pier
SSBCrack News
A breathtaking tribute has been displayed along the world’s longest pleasure pier, Southend Pier in Essex, where over 110000 crocheted poppies ...
Ladysmith poppy wall a vibrant symbol of remembrance
Ladysmith Chronicle
This heartfelt tribute takes the form of a wall of poppies, meticulously crocheted by members of the Eagles Auxiliary and dedicated volunteers.
Knitting and crocheting on a cruise: sold-out five-day knitting festival on the water | L1 News
YouTubeFive days of knitting on a river cruise is proving more popular than you might think.
Spectacular exhibition of 15,000 poppies goes on display in village | The Herald
The Herald
A group of people led by Mary MacInnes of Eaglesham Parish Church knitted and crocheted the red, white and purple “flowers” in honour of those who ...
Community collaboration produces handcrafted poppy displays for Remembrance Day
Gibraltar Chronicle
In addition, a group of crochet enthusiasts led by Kim Gravett, a long-standing member of the Royal British Legion, created more than 20 post box toppers.
For the love of crochet – how I found contentment in a craft that can’t be automated | The National
The National News
As an audience engagement analyst at The National, crochet is not a natural hobby one might assume would accompany a job like mine and rightly so.
Hospital hand-crochets octopuses to comfort premature patients | Health - KMZU.com
KMZU.com
The babies are given a crocheted octopus that resemble umbilical cords to help them thrive in the hospital.
Crocheting, knitting, and other manual techniques promote well-being within the family community.
YouTube
Family groups promote manual work through knitting, crocheting, painting, and other crafts, consequently experiencing benefits in well-being and mental health due to the sensitivity and concentration that the activity fosters.
Mass. sisters honor brother’s memory by crocheting red, white, and blue prayer shawls for veterans
WHDH
LEOMINSTER, MASS. (WHDH) - Two sisters from Massachusetts have come up with a heartfelt way to honor their brother’s memory and bring comfort to veterans who are nearing their final days.
Stevensville blooms with 600 crocheted poppies for Remembrance Day - Fort Erie Radio
Fort Erie Radio
Six hundred crocheted poppies now cover two public sites in Stevensville as residents honour veterans ahead of Remembrance Day.
Yarn bomber knits WW2 secret workers for Remembrance Sunday - BBC
BBC
Ms Reeves, who was taught to knit and crochet by her grandmother, said it was their third Bletchley Park-inspired yarn bomb scene.
Orders pour in for ‘Catherine Connoll-Tea’ tea cosies - RTE
RTE
A Dublin woman who has crocheted thousands of ‘Michael Tea Higgins’ tea cosies is preparing for a new presidency.
Local women fill Strathmore with handmade poppies for Remembrance Day
StrathmoreNow
Since then, the effort has grown significantly, with nearly 7,000 crocheted poppies created so far. Ireland said that each display takes roughly a day.