Last Week in Crochet - Volume 3, Issue 25
Global Crochet News | June 15 - 21, 2026
Yarn Crawls & Fiber Events This Week
PA Yarn Fest | Pennsylvania, USA | May 1 - October 31
Cowboy Yarn Crawl | Wyoming, USA | May 25 - September 7
Red Bird Yarn Hike | Bedford, VA, USA | June 2-22
West Michigan Yarn Quest | West Michigan, MI, USA | June 18 - 27 (passport $5)
Zombie Knitpocalypse | Rochester, MN, USA | June 24 - 27
Jyväskylä Knit Festival | Cygnaeuksenkatu 2, 40100 Jyväskylä, FI | June 25 – 28
Black Sheep Gathering | Albany, OR, USA | June 26-28
Wolle Festival | Stadthalle, 51065 Köln, DE | June 27 - 28 (admission 9.00 €)
The latest episode of the Exploration Crochet Podcast
check out the accompanying blog here
Hooks for Humanity: The Red Cross and the Birth of the Crochet Corps | S2 EP17
In this episode of Exploration Crochet, ReRe uncovers the fascinating history of the American Red Cross, Florence Marshall, and the World War I “Knit Your Bit” campaign. Learn how ARC-400 helped standardize patterns, yarn, and production methods decades before modern craft standards existed. Discover how millions of volunteers created more than four mil…
Utah Arts Festival at 50: Nikki Engel creates original fiber sculptures through freehand crochet
The Utah Review
The physical demands of crochet can be significant, especially when preparing for large events, so I try to balance focused work sessions with rest ...
Bicommunal crochet installation opens in Limassol - Cyprus Mail
Cyprus Mail
A multicultural crochet installation that opened at the weekend at Limassol Castle’s Cyprus Medieval Museum is ongoing, emphasising a culture of ...
Williamstown Yarn Store Bringing the Hobby Closer to Home - iBerkshires.com
iBerkshires.com
Gather sources some of its yarn from regional producers. WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — If you knit, crochet, or want to pick up a new hobby with yarn, ...
Tresham College Haven Hat Collective connects students, skills and community through crochet
Northamptonshire Telegraph
In response to growing interest, she began bringing in additional wool and crochet hooks, helping students develop their dexterity, creativity and ...
Disabled crochet creator from Darlington wins UK accolade - The Northern Echo
The Northern Echo
Olivia Guthrie-Cowan, known as Liv, has been named in UniTaskr’s first-ever 24 Under 24 awards, earning recognition in the creative and design…
Crafts to keep your mind and body busy this summer - 225 Magazine
225 Magazine
Crocheting. This hobby is one of the trendiest of the year. From hats to blankets, you can make almost anything through crocheting. A new crochet ...
argentine artisans crochet soccer nets into monumental artworks on miami beach
Designboom
soccer goals become monumental crocheted drawings for REEFLINE on miami beach, with handcrafted nets produced by argentine artisans.
Isthmus Yarns weaves its way into Madison Public Market
In Business Madison
Founder Sarah Dawson offers ecologically friendly yarns, knitting and crochet tools and project accessories, as well as Scandinavian yarns like ...
String Theory: Yarn Crafts Find a New Generation in China - Sixth Tone
Sixth Tone
On Xiaohongshu, content related to knitting and crocheting has amassed over 1.5 billion views. Enthusiasts showcase handmade creations, exchange ...
Dhairya Cancer Foundation introduces therapeutic knitting for caregivers of cancer patients
The Himalayan Times
Dhairya Cancer Foundation (DCF) has launched a therapeutic knitting and crochet programme for parents of children undergoing cancer treatment.
Tomato print is summer’s prettiest trend – 7 crochet ideas to inspire you - Prima
Prima
Happy crocheting! Gorgeous granny square. Not sure where to start with your tomato-inspired crochet project? A granny square can be ...
How one request for crochet sparked a thriving weekly Fife club
Fife Today
What began in June 2024 as a simple request for a local resident to demonstrate crochet to a small group has grown into a thriving weekly club.
AI-generated videos use Down syndrome to make sales - France 24
France 24
The crush of posts hawking resin lamps, crochet handbags and clay ... One crochet bag design may not be handmade, appearing for sale on Shein ...
The knitting Madonna honors how women’s work shapes the world - U.S. Catholic
U.S. Catholic
Two things caught my eye: First, it had been covered in colorful knit and crochet squares (known colloquially as “yarn bombing”), and visiting ...
Crochet Catwalk at the Crochet Convention | Illawarra Mercury | Wollongong, NSW
Illawarra Mercury
Find out all about the 3 day Crochet Convention on at the Novotel Wollongong Northbeach June 19-21, 2026.
Wilma’s crochet animals bring joy to children - Myall Coast News Of The Area
Myall Coast News Of The Area
Wilma Whysall, a retired bank teller who had relocated from Sydney, was given a book on crocheted animals eight years ago. “I’ve always wanted to do ...
The Original Story Celebrated: Crochet Tatooine Pod Race 360 - Fantha Tracks
Fantha Tracks
Watch this scene from The Phantom Menace, in crochet.
From crochet to ceramics: why are there more and more creative workshops?
ara.cat
In a world dominated by immediacy and screens, handicrafts have become a way to recover creativity and human contact.
Ely Secret Yarn Bomber winds up wool after five years - BBC
BBC
The natty knitter crafting crochet post box toppers for five years says it is time to stop.
Young and old KnitWits keep 67 Blankets for Mandela Day kindness alive - The Citizen
The Citizen
Kate Lee Pettey-Tredoux is just beginning her crocheting journey, while Colleen Wilson has spent years perfecting the craft, but both are united ...
Little Bengal rides Mexican wave: Crochet canopy to Guadalajara stadium roar
Telegraph India
Guadalajara, often described as Mexico’s Silicon Valley, is home to a sizeable community of IT professionals from Bengal.
11 Old-Fashioned Hobbies Boomers Loved As Children That Are Suddenly Cool Again
YourTango
1. Crocheting · 2. Scrapbooking · 3. Birdwatching · 4. Baking bread · 5. Letter writing · 6. Jigsaw puzzles · 7. Vinyl record collecting · 8. Gardening.