Last Week in Crochet - Volume 2, Issue 20
Global Crochet News | September 22 - September 28, 2025
It’s time to stitch through NYC’s yarn shops, for a 3-day crawl - Gothamist
Gothamist
The 16th Annual New York City Yarn Crawl is this coming weekend drawing knitting and crochet enthusiasts to shops in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Neighbor of the Week: Eliel Quiles - The Raincross Gazette
The Raincross Gazette
Eliel, a longtime Riverside resident, is the owner of Knitters Hideout in Brockton Plaza. His shop has become more than just a place to buy yarn, it’s a welcoming space where anyone can drop in during the day to knit, crochet or simply connect.
South Plainfield Seniors Give Back One Stitch at a Time - TAPinto
TAPinto
The South Plainfield Senior Centers Knitting and Crochet Group gives back to the community by stitching lap blankets and shawls for hospitals, nursing homes and women’s shelters.
Retirees make incredible new creations using hundreds of old plastic bags - The Cool Down
The Cool Down
A volunteer group of retirees is constructing and providing sleeping mats made out of recycled plastic bags for unhoused folks in Tucson, Arizona.
Old craft, new yarns: Why Gen Z is loving knitting and crochet - Deccan Herald
Deccan HeraldToday, knitting, crocheting, tatting, and even macramé are no longer regarded merely as frivolous, gendered pastimes. They are increasingly acknowledged as therapeutic activities for men as well.
Sunshine Ladies’ guest speaker discusses Operation Christmas Child - The Advocate
The Advocate
At the meeting, long-time member Sheila Gagliano showed two of the blankets she crocheted with yarns that have been donated.
Bumper crop of knitted pumpkins on display at Charlecote Park - The Leamington Observer
The Leamington Observer
Local community groups, volunteers and staff came together to create a sustainable alternative by knitting and crocheting a crop of pumpkins.
From art to fashion - PressReader
PressReader
WIESLAWA Juroszek was only six years old when she learned the intricate handicraft of lace crocheting from the women in her family as part of a long tradition in their little mountain village.
From Koniaków to Paris: how traditional Polish crocheting is captivating high fashion
Euronews.com
Koniaków lace, a unique and imaginative craft passed down through generations, has found its place on global catwalks, impressing top fashion brands, including Dior, Dolce & Gabbana and Magda Butrym.
Talented Laois crochet artist shortlisted for national circular award - Leinster Express
Leinster Express
‘I’m just really excited and delighted to be included’ Courtney Murray from Mountmellick.
Vankleek Hill Fibre Frolic October 25 - The Review Newspaper
TheReview.ca
A day-long event for those who like to sew, knit, crochet, quilt, felt, embroider and spin takes place on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at the Vankleek Hill Community Centre.
Shepherd steps into leadership role at Milton Artists’ Guild
Milton Independent
Shepherd’s journey with MAG began just over a year ago as a participating artist. Shepherd, who primarily crochets, initially became involved with the board when she was approached about a bookkeeping role.
How the Lynx - and their fans - have embraced each other in historic season | kare11.com
KARE 11
From a StudBudz dad to a crocheting season ticket holder, the joy inside Target Center has been just as contagious as the winning on the court.
Matty crochets her way into fashion fame - PressReader
PressReader
With nothing more than a crochet hook and a ball of yarn, Matlhogonono Onowe has stitched her way into Botswana’s fashion industry.
Crochet blanket to cover Limerick street with stark representation of the children killed by ...
The Irish Independent
Every child has a blanket, a source of warmth and comfort when they are sick, tired or simply wanting comfort. It is also a symbol of safety and in this case a symbol of the safety, warmth and life lost by Palestinian children.
Hooked on Colorado: The coziest shops and craftiest communities of fiber artists
Thirst Colorado
Following the global pandemic, more yarn supply shops and groups were created to get people to socialize again alongside the art of crafting. Whether it involves dying yarn, weaving yarn, or simply just stitching yarn together, there is a place and purpose for any fiber artist – beginner or pro.
Hexham crochet post-box toppers brighten up Market Place
Hexham Courant
A HEXHAM vintage shop owner is brightening the town with her crochet post-box toppers - adding a splash of colour amid building works in the Market Place.
‘Expressions of Love’ makes a difference for the homeless population with plastic bags
WDTV
Most of us don’t give plastic shopping bags a second thought. These ladies, however, take those plastic bags and transform them into a way to help the area’s homeless population.
Go Behind the Scenes with Derek Hough at ‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune’! - Extra TV
Extra TV
When Vanna White came to visit the set of “Extra,” she brought a baby gift for Derek, a blanket that she crocheted herself!
Supporting local businesses in Dereham
Dereham Times
With a wide range of different yarn brands and weights, the shop also supplies knitting patterns, buttons and trimmings, crochet hooks and embroidery threads.
Crafters needed to address ‘the elephant in the room’ - CTV News
CTV News
A Fort Saskatchewan organization is looking for people to crochet purple elephants to bring awareness to family violence.
Girls engaged in crochet and karhai knitting during the Croatian Workshop on Ancient ...
Associated Press of Pakistan
Girls engaged in crochet and karhai knitting during the Croatian Workshop on Ancient Croatian Art in Pakistan, organized by The Knowledge of Art Academy
Winners announced at 42nd Annual Needle Art Show in Brunswick
yourohionews.com
Best of Show was awarded to Cathy Studer for her surface embroidery piece By the Sea and to Cheryl Westfall for her crocheted miniature bed scene.