Last Week in Crochet - Volume 3, Issue 16
Global Crochet News | April 13 - April 19, 2026
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 ...