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…
A festive graphic with balls of yarn and the works Meet with CKC's Collections Specialists
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Meet with a CKC Collections Specialist

  Give Yourself or Someone You Love the Gift of Time Donate $250 and a CKC’s collections specialist will set up a mutually convenient time to meet with you for up to 2 hours to give you or your gift recipient the personalized help…
A green building with the words World Famous Crochet Museum
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Teatime at the World Famous Crochet Museum, Joshua Tree, CA, USA

Oh, sweet!!!  A slice of delicious yellow cake covered in swirls of pink frosting, topped with a scatter of iced jam thumbprint cookies, and served with petite fruit tart, a side of Giant Ladybug, and a smile.  From displays at the…
Knitted, beaded, drawstring handbag with rampant peacock design.
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Dorothy Porter Wesley: Changing How Books About Black History are Cataloged

Beaded Drawstring Purse with Peacock Design, Early 20th Century. Anacostia Community Museum, Smithsonian Institution. From the personal collection of Dorothy Porter Wesley, (1905-1995). Maker unknown. Photo: Smithsonian Institution. No Copyright. Each…
An orange crocheted toy is featured on one of the music album covers displayed at a bookstore.
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Sonic Youth and Crocheted Toys

At the intersection of knitting, crochet, and music, find some crocheted creatures, and a music competition (deadline March 15, 2023).
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World Leprosy Day 2022

By Suzann Thompson and the CKC Board of Directors Leprosy patients receive gifts of knitted sweaters and scarves, ca.1948, Chogoria, Kenya. Photo: International Mission Photography Archive, ca. 1860 - ca. 1960, National Library of Scotland,…
coverlet of assembled lacy crocheted squares on a large bed with folded over top sheet that is embroidered with a poppy motif, with a stuffed panda bear and a baby doll lying on the pillows
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A’s Coverlet