Last week saw the premier of The Game of Wool: Britain’s Best Knitter on BBC 4. As a part of Last Week in Crochet, I will be providing a fun and informative take on the proceedings, from a crocheter’s perspective. Each week I will take a look at the challenges and share (when possible) suggestions for crocheters who might like to join in on the fun.
North East crafters crochet oysters to boost conservation - BBC News
BBC
A bed of 4,000 crocheted oysters is up for adoption in hopes of helping with the species’ conservation.
Crochet, Connect, Contribute: Crafting Smiles makes a difference stitch by stitch
Reading Today
Crafting Smiles, a Hong Kong crocheting group starting from Bracknell, has donated over 13,000 items and inspired similar groups in over 15 UK regions.
Community’s Six Metre Tall Crochet Xmas Tree Will Turn Into Blankets for Needy
Good Things Guy
This festive, feel-good community project spreads warmth in literally every sense of the word!
Threads of Hope: Rosamary and Juli Weave Empowerment Through Embroidery and ... - Herald Goa
Herald Goa
In the quiet village of Carona, Aldona, two talented women—Rosamary D’Souza and Juli Biswas—are weaving their own stories of determination, creativity, and self-reliance through the delicate art of embroidery and crochet.
Ulverston lollipop lady leads Remembrance poppy project | The Westmorland Gazette
Westmorland Gazette
An Ulverston lollipop lady known for her community spirit and colourful fundraising outfits has led an army of volunteers in creating a stunning display of crocheted poppies ahead of Remembrance Day.
Threads of Remembrance 2025 - Cork’s 96FM
Cork’s 96FM
Each crochet heart represents a life, a memory and a story, a shared symbol of connection, care, and reflection.
Dodge City man crochets world’s largest crochet square - KSN-TV
KSN-TV
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — For more than seven years, Dodge City’s Nathan Schaller has been working on his masterpiece.
Are Crochet Toys The Post-Labubu Obsession? - Forbes
Forbes
Alongside Labubu, Jellycat plushies, LEGO sets, and anime figurines are all gaining in popularity. In a post-Pop Mart world, can crochet toys go from hobby to hype to become the newest craze?
Beth El’s Blanket Boosters wrap foster kids in comfort and community - jewishaz.com
jewishaz.com
Two Sundays every month at Beth El Phoenix, a small circle of crocheters gathers with yarn, hooks and plenty of conversation.
Bev’s Yarn Barn opens its doors in Rock Island - YouTube
YouTube
The shop will also host classes meeting groups and will show off work from local artists.
Bisma Maqbool from Srinagar turns her mother’s crochet lessons into a creative business success.
Rising Kashmir
From her mother’s crochet lessons to YouTube mastery, Bisma Maqbool from Srinagar turns passion into a growing handmade business.
Wokingham Remembrance Sunday crochet decoration stolen - Bracknell News
Bracknell News
The crochet group said they were “so gutted” to hear that the special crochet figure, a mini soldier, had been “ripped off already”.
Jackson Elementary students get donated handmade headwear - Kingsport Times News
Kingsport Times News
Some Kingsport public school elementary students have a free head start to keeping warm as winter approaches, thanks to a local crocheter and newspaper employee.
Shaun The Sheep Flocks To King’s Cross For Woolly Act Of Kindness - Press Release Hub
Press Release Hub - PA Media
Crafters came together yesterday for the woolliest birthday bash in town as Aardman celebrated Shaun the Sheep’s 30th anniversary with a heartwarming crafting event at The Mills Fabrica, King’s Cross.
Waterpark simulator CEO hires crochet TikToker to make life-sized CaseOh - Dexerto
Dexerto
TheCrochetGinger is making another massive CaseOh plushie, and this time it’s to celebrate his involvement with Waterpark Simulator.
Mayor’s Merit Award: Honoring Local Crochet Contributors - The Havering Daily
The Havering Daily
Three members of the community have been recognised with the Mayor’s Merit Award for their outstanding contributions to the Palliative Care Crochet Appeal.
Villagers in Cowfold crochet more than 1,500 poppies in Remembrance display - Sussex Express
Sussex Express
And their creation has resulted in a 22.5 square metre display of a sea of poppies at the entrance to St Peter’s Church in the village.
$775 for a safety pin? Prada’s latest ‘luxury loot’, the crochet brooch, leaves internet stunned
Business Today
The eye-watering price tag of the product is circulating all over social media platforms, questioning where these luxury brands actually draw the line between pricing and exclusivity.
Eaglesham Remembrance Day Display - video Dailymotion
Dailymotion
EAGLESHAM. Mary MacInnes, 74, one of 25 women who have crocheted 15,000 poppies in the run up to Remembrance Day.
AMIGURUMI: JAPAN’S CROCHET FINDS A FOLLOWING IN INDIA - PressReader
PressReader
The Japanese art of amigurumi has found a following in India
‘Oh crap’: Unfortunate Kmart typo roasted - News.com.au
News.com.au
Kmart has been called out for an unfortunate typo in one of its crochet kits.
FOX 4: Babies in Saint Luke’s Hospital NICU Celebrate Halloween Early
Saint Luke’s
Parents got to pick out hand-crocheted costumes for their little ones spending Halloween in the NICU.
Crochet, clay, and chores: The untold story of urban women blending work, art, and survival
The Indian Express
Across Delhi and Mumbai, women are turning household skills into artful side businesses-and a source of dignity.
The traditional skills gap: GH survey shows less of us can sew, darn, bake and more
Good Housekeeping
When it comes to crocheting, only 10% do it often while darning fares even worse, as just 9% told us they did it on a regular basis.
How a crocheted blanket or local commerce became ACTS of participatory art in Loulé
Sul Informação
“Stitch by stitch,” over the past few months, crocheted wool blankets have been stitched together in Querença, now uniting threads and the stories of those who made them.