A stranded color-work hat, in the Fair Isle style, knitted in light brown, dark brown, gold, and white.
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Stephanie Lieberman Paley: Conversation with a TKGA Master Hand Knitter

Stephanie Lieberman Paley, CKC’s Secretary and Program Coordinator, completed the The Knitting Guild Association’s Master Hand Knitting Certification Program in 2026.  This prestigious and intensive 3-level certification program is…
A black knitted banner with yellow stripes and the letters BLM knit in white
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Observing MLK Day

“Human progress is neither automatic, nor inevitable. … Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.”   — Dr. Martin…
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Center for Knit and Crochet Opens New Collection Online

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Center for Knit and Crochet Opens New Collection Online Contact:  Collections Committee, Center for Knit and CrochetEmail: [email protected] Center for Knit and Crochet,  (“CKC”),…
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Center for Knit and Crochet Opens New Collection Online

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Center for Knit and Crochet Opens New Collection Online Contact:  Collections Committee, Center for Knit and CrochetEmail: [email protected] November 2024 Center for Knit…
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CKC’s New License Agreement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 29, 2024 Center for Knit and Crochet’s Crowdsourced Collection – soon to be renamed “CKC Community Collection” – is a crowdsourced digital collection of knitting and crochet designed to give makers…
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In the Loop, May 2024

May 2024 We've elected new Directors and Officers!!  See the Annual Meeting Recap, and stay tuned for in-depth profiles of CKC's newest Directors, coming in June. Don't miss the opportunity to meet and knit with trans artist ANDY STOWERS…
A suit of rainbow baby clothes

In the Loop, April 2024

April 2024 April showers bring rainbows!  CKC Vice President, Rebecca Keyel, knitted this beautiful baby set for a close friend's first child, and added it to CKC's Crowdsourced Collection in 2019.  It is one of just seven…

In the Loop, March 2024

March 2024 This sweet and Spring-like ornament was made by Teruko Hattori, and added to CKC's digital collection by her daughter, Mineko Takahashi.  Browse their other artful contributions here for seasonal inspirations. CKC…
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In the Loop, February 2024

February 2024 Pair of Stars and Stripes Slippers, ca, 1856, attributed to Elizabeth Keckley, ca. 1818 – 1907.  Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Object No. 2018.35.2.1ab, and CKC Library and Museum…
Rainbow Fingertips for Sanquhar Gloves on Antique Brass Table.

In the Loop, January 2024

January 2024 Rainbow Fingertips for Sanquhar Gloves on Antique Brass Table.  Photo: Angharad Thomas HAPPY 2024!!!   We hope your New Year is off to a good start.   In this month's newsletter we thank you for your…