Kirk Dunn standing in front of three multicolored knit panels depicting elements of the Jewish, Christian, and Islamic faiths

In the Loop, May 2023

May 2023 Maggie Phelan Joins CKC's Board of Directors  We are excited to announce that on May 17, 2023, we elected Maggie Phalen of Arlington, VA to serve a 3-year term on the Center for Knit and Crochet's Board of Directors.…
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In the Loop, April 2023

April 2023 Reminder: CKC Annual Meeting, May 3 CKC's Board of Directors will hold its Annual Meeting via conference call on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 8 PM Eastern.  All current CKC Members are invited to attend.    To…
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In the Loop, March 2023

March 2023 New Director Search – Please Share! CKC seeks a new Director to help lead CKC’s growth and development as an online museum and member organization.  The ideal candidate will have experience with collections development,…
White knit lace on a teal background

Center for Knit and Crochet Seeks Board Member

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 14, 2023 Do you want to preserve the history and shape the future of knitting and crochet?   The Center for Knit and Crochet (CKC) seeks a new director to help lead CKC's growth and development…

In the Loop, February 2023

February 2023 CKC Attends Vogue Knitting Live! L-R, Lori Winterfeldt, CKC Board; Marilyn Huset, Treasurer; Jennifer Lindsay, President; and Kerry Kaleba, CKC Board in front of the Rowan photo booth. CKC attended Vogue Knitting…
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).
An orange crocheted toy is featured on one of the music album covers displayed at a bookstore.

In the Loop, January 2023

January 2023 CKC Welcomes New Directors!   CKC is excited to welcome two new directors -- Katie Daugherty and Lori Winterfeldt.  Both bring substantial skills and experiences in project and systems management,…

In the Loop, December 2022

December 2023 We want to take this opportunity to welcome CKC's newest Members and Donors, and to thank all Members and Donors for your generous contributions to CKC's success over the past 10 years! As CKC celebrates…

In the Loop, November 2022

November 2022 It's #GivingTuesday . . . ❤️ Meet "Biggie Bear 2.0" made by Rebecca Keyel, and see his heartwarming story in CKC's Crowdsourced Collection, 2020.022. Our hearts are the only truly renewable resources! Dear…