Center for Knit and Crochet
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Our mission is to preserve and promote the art, craft, and scholarship of knitting, crochet, and related arts. Learn more at https://linktr.ee/CtrKnitCrochet
CKC still has one Board Member opening! Seeking a way to use your knowledge, expertise, and enthusiasm? Consider joining CKC to create and expand its digital museum for knitting and crochet! We are specifically looking for support in IT. Apply at our link in bio! #BoardOfDirectors #Volunteer
November 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
CKC still has one Board Member opening! Seeking a way to use your knowledge, expertise, and enthusiasm? Consider joining CKC to create and expand its digital museum for knitting and crochet! We are specifically looking for support in IT. Apply at our link in bio! #BoardOfDirectors #Volunteer
Our next #VirtualCraftCircle is on Sunday, November 16, at 2 PM ET featuring Akeen Kidder, The Yarn Art Guy! Akeen is a very motivating and inspiring speaker, and his 2024 presentation was so enjoyed that we invited him back in 2025.
November 8, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Our next #VirtualCraftCircle is on Sunday, November 16, at 2 PM ET featuring Akeen Kidder, The Yarn Art Guy! Akeen is a very motivating and inspiring speaker, and his 2024 presentation was so enjoyed that we invited him back in 2025.
Happy Halloween! There are many beautiful #crochet doilies in the #CKCCommunityCollection, and even more than one #halloween themed one.
suzannthompson, “Skulduggery Doily, designed by Kathryn A. White,” Center for Knit and Crochet Digital Repository, buff.ly/5kWMzha.
suzannthompson, “Skulduggery Doily, designed by Kathryn A. White,” Center for Knit and Crochet Digital Repository, buff.ly/5kWMzha.
October 31, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Happy Halloween! There are many beautiful #crochet doilies in the #CKCCommunityCollection, and even more than one #halloween themed one.
suzannthompson, “Skulduggery Doily, designed by Kathryn A. White,” Center for Knit and Crochet Digital Repository, buff.ly/5kWMzha.
suzannthompson, “Skulduggery Doily, designed by Kathryn A. White,” Center for Knit and Crochet Digital Repository, buff.ly/5kWMzha.
Happy #PlushAnimalLoversDay! There are many cute critters in the #CKCCommunityCollection to check out. Find the link to explore the collection at our link in bio. #crochet #donkey
alanna1919, “Crocheted Donkey from 1980s,” Center for Knit and Crochet Digital Repository, buff.ly/RPG3TKg.
alanna1919, “Crocheted Donkey from 1980s,” Center for Knit and Crochet Digital Repository, buff.ly/RPG3TKg.
October 28, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Happy #PlushAnimalLoversDay! There are many cute critters in the #CKCCommunityCollection to check out. Find the link to explore the collection at our link in bio. #crochet #donkey
alanna1919, “Crocheted Donkey from 1980s,” Center for Knit and Crochet Digital Repository, buff.ly/RPG3TKg.
alanna1919, “Crocheted Donkey from 1980s,” Center for Knit and Crochet Digital Repository, buff.ly/RPG3TKg.
The #CKCCommunityCollection is YOUR museum-- a place to share your #knit, #crochet, and related art's history and stories! Read on to learn from #CKCMember, Gwen Blakley Kinsler, about the story of her vintage spool cabinet!
October 27, 2025 at 1:04 PM
The #CKCCommunityCollection is YOUR museum-- a place to share your #knit, #crochet, and related art's history and stories! Read on to learn from #CKCMember, Gwen Blakley Kinsler, about the story of her vintage spool cabinet!
CKC has one remaining Board opening! We are looking particularly for someone with skills and experience in IT including museum cataloging tools, website design and maintenance, and nonprofit constituent relationship software. Good communications and public relations skills will also be welcomed!
October 18, 2025 at 12:02 PM
CKC has one remaining Board opening! We are looking particularly for someone with skills and experience in IT including museum cataloging tools, website design and maintenance, and nonprofit constituent relationship software. Good communications and public relations skills will also be welcomed!
It's #MeetTheTeamThursday! Sarah joined our Board this summer. She is a self-taught knitter with over a decade of experience and established a group on Long Island for knitters and crocheters. Swipe through to learn more about Sarah!
October 17, 2025 at 1:01 AM
It's #MeetTheTeamThursday! Sarah joined our Board this summer. She is a self-taught knitter with over a decade of experience and established a group on Long Island for knitters and crocheters. Swipe through to learn more about Sarah!
These adorable hand knit Scandinavian Folk Dolls were lovingly made by Judith Lasch for her daughter Callie as a memento of a trip they shared to several Scandinavian countries. Dolls "Sven" & "Helga" were named in honor of Callie's father and grandmother.
#Knitting
#Knitting
October 15, 2025 at 1:01 PM
These adorable hand knit Scandinavian Folk Dolls were lovingly made by Judith Lasch for her daughter Callie as a memento of a trip they shared to several Scandinavian countries. Dolls "Sven" & "Helga" were named in honor of Callie's father and grandmother.
#Knitting
#Knitting
Introducing, Lori Winterfeldt, CKC's new vice-president! Lori has been supporting various programs with CKC for several years, like our #VirtualCraftCircle. We are thrilled to now be welcoming her into her role as Vice-President. Swipe through to learn more about Lori!
October 9, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Introducing, Lori Winterfeldt, CKC's new vice-president! Lori has been supporting various programs with CKC for several years, like our #VirtualCraftCircle. We are thrilled to now be welcoming her into her role as Vice-President. Swipe through to learn more about Lori!
Join us on Sunday, October 12th for our next #VirtualCraftCircle! Joining us is Barbara Demorest, a breast cancer survivor herself, who experienced the need and comfort of using a hand knit breast prosthesis made for her by a friend.
October 8, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Join us on Sunday, October 12th for our next #VirtualCraftCircle! Joining us is Barbara Demorest, a breast cancer survivor herself, who experienced the need and comfort of using a hand knit breast prosthesis made for her by a friend.
As a #DigitalMuseum, CKC relies on #technology for our #CommunityCollection and #LibraryAndMuseumCollections. This also allows the pieces in our museum to be available for you 24/7! Explore our collections at our link in bio! #SeptTextileLove #SeptTextileLove25 #STL25Day22
September 22, 2025 at 1:02 PM
As a #DigitalMuseum, CKC relies on #technology for our #CommunityCollection and #LibraryAndMuseumCollections. This also allows the pieces in our museum to be available for you 24/7! Explore our collections at our link in bio! #SeptTextileLove #SeptTextileLove25 #STL25Day22
In the last year, CKC has had a lot of #growth- expanding our programs, reach, and board of directors! We still have one open position on our board and would love to have you! Learn more and apply at our link in bio!
#SeptTextileLove #SeptTextileLove25 #STL25Day19
#SeptTextileLove #SeptTextileLove25 #STL25Day19
September 19, 2025 at 1:03 PM
In the last year, CKC has had a lot of #growth- expanding our programs, reach, and board of directors! We still have one open position on our board and would love to have you! Learn more and apply at our link in bio!
#SeptTextileLove #SeptTextileLove25 #STL25Day19
#SeptTextileLove #SeptTextileLove25 #STL25Day19
Today's #SeptTextileLove theme is #collaboration! CKC runs a few types of programming for our members throughout the year, including our #VirtualCraftCircles. This month, we are collaborating with Julie Rosvall! Join us on September 21st-- link in bio to register. #STL25Day18
September 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Today's #SeptTextileLove theme is #collaboration! CKC runs a few types of programming for our members throughout the year, including our #VirtualCraftCircles. This month, we are collaborating with Julie Rosvall! Join us on September 21st-- link in bio to register. #STL25Day18
#CKCMember, Suzann, shows us a creative #experiment in the #CKCCommunityCollection. So fun to see the #Knit i-cords dance across this swatch! What was your last creative experiment?
#SeptTextileLove #SeptTextileLove25 #STL25Day17
#SeptTextileLove #SeptTextileLove25 #STL25Day17
September 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
#CKCMember, Suzann, shows us a creative #experiment in the #CKCCommunityCollection. So fun to see the #Knit i-cords dance across this swatch! What was your last creative experiment?
#SeptTextileLove #SeptTextileLove25 #STL25Day17
#SeptTextileLove #SeptTextileLove25 #STL25Day17
Today's prompt is #intergenerational, and this piece from the #CKCCommunityCollection is an perfect example of that! This linen, collected in 1889 from their family's covered wagon, was passed down each generation since. When it reached #CKCMember, Gwen, she knew she had to preserve this treasure.
September 16, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Today's prompt is #intergenerational, and this piece from the #CKCCommunityCollection is an perfect example of that! This linen, collected in 1889 from their family's covered wagon, was passed down each generation since. When it reached #CKCMember, Gwen, she knew she had to preserve this treasure.
In crafting, there are many scraps and #waste, but also endless, creative ways to reuse those scraps! This #quilt is a great example of salvaged #waste!
Barbara Giraldo, “Yo-Yo Quilt,” Center for Knit and Crochet Digital Repository, digital.centerforknitandcrochet.org/items/show/3....
Barbara Giraldo, “Yo-Yo Quilt,” Center for Knit and Crochet Digital Repository, digital.centerforknitandcrochet.org/items/show/3....
September 16, 2025 at 12:45 AM
In crafting, there are many scraps and #waste, but also endless, creative ways to reuse those scraps! This #quilt is a great example of salvaged #waste!
Barbara Giraldo, “Yo-Yo Quilt,” Center for Knit and Crochet Digital Repository, digital.centerforknitandcrochet.org/items/show/3....
Barbara Giraldo, “Yo-Yo Quilt,” Center for Knit and Crochet Digital Repository, digital.centerforknitandcrochet.org/items/show/3....
The artist of this piece, Minkowitz, uses #transparency creatively in their work, sharing that, "The element of light plays an important role. As the light changes, so does the dominance of the outer and inner forms. They exchange places.”
September 13, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The artist of this piece, Minkowitz, uses #transparency creatively in their work, sharing that, "The element of light plays an important role. As the light changes, so does the dominance of the outer and inner forms. They exchange places.”
"Crochet offers us a meditative state for us to become one with our projects." - A note from the contributor, Maria C. Vallejo
#SeptTextileLove #SeptTextileLove25 #STL25Day11 #Meditative #MCVCollection #DigitalMuseum #Crochet #Doily
#SeptTextileLove #SeptTextileLove25 #STL25Day11 #Meditative #MCVCollection #DigitalMuseum #Crochet #Doily
September 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM
"Crochet offers us a meditative state for us to become one with our projects." - A note from the contributor, Maria C. Vallejo
#SeptTextileLove #SeptTextileLove25 #STL25Day11 #Meditative #MCVCollection #DigitalMuseum #Crochet #Doily
#SeptTextileLove #SeptTextileLove25 #STL25Day11 #Meditative #MCVCollection #DigitalMuseum #Crochet #Doily
#DidYouKnow that CKC's founding symposium was held in Madison, Wisconsin? The idea of CKC was originally a #local museum and heritage project that quickly grew to the #DigitalMuseum and #international community we all are a part of now!
#SeptTextileLove #SeptTextileLove25 #STL25Day10
#SeptTextileLove #SeptTextileLove25 #STL25Day10
September 10, 2025 at 1:03 PM
#DidYouKnow that CKC's founding symposium was held in Madison, Wisconsin? The idea of CKC was originally a #local museum and heritage project that quickly grew to the #DigitalMuseum and #international community we all are a part of now!
#SeptTextileLove #SeptTextileLove25 #STL25Day10
#SeptTextileLove #SeptTextileLove25 #STL25Day10
Is there a gift more representative of a great #Friendship than one that's #handmade? Learn more about this beautiful table runner and the friendship associated at our link in bio!
#SeptTextileLove #SeptTextileLove25 #STL25Day8
#SeptTextileLove #SeptTextileLove25 #STL25Day8
September 8, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Is there a gift more representative of a great #Friendship than one that's #handmade? Learn more about this beautiful table runner and the friendship associated at our link in bio!
#SeptTextileLove #SeptTextileLove25 #STL25Day8
#SeptTextileLove #SeptTextileLove25 #STL25Day8
Today's #SeptTextileLove theme is #AskingQuestions! Do you have questions about CKC's collections or membership? You are always welcome to drop us a comment, dm, or email us at [email protected]!
#SeptTextileLove25 #STL25Day7 #NonprofitOrganization #DigitalMuseum
#SeptTextileLove25 #STL25Day7 #NonprofitOrganization #DigitalMuseum
September 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Today's #SeptTextileLove theme is #AskingQuestions! Do you have questions about CKC's collections or membership? You are always welcome to drop us a comment, dm, or email us at [email protected]!
#SeptTextileLove25 #STL25Day7 #NonprofitOrganization #DigitalMuseum
#SeptTextileLove25 #STL25Day7 #NonprofitOrganization #DigitalMuseum
Our quarterly #MemberMeetUp is on 9/28. This month, we will talk about the Community Collection and how you can share your collections, treasures, and creations! Maybe you'll leave with a new #tradition for preserving your history! #SeptTextileLove #SeptTextileLove25 #STL25Day6
September 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Our quarterly #MemberMeetUp is on 9/28. This month, we will talk about the Community Collection and how you can share your collections, treasures, and creations! Maybe you'll leave with a new #tradition for preserving your history! #SeptTextileLove #SeptTextileLove25 #STL25Day6
This #FoundTreasure in the CKC Library & Museum Collections uses a unique handicraft called #tattting. Tatting creates a beautiful #LaceMotif like the one shown here through a series of knots tied around a core thread. Learn more about tatting at our link in bio!
September 5, 2025 at 1:03 PM
This #FoundTreasure in the CKC Library & Museum Collections uses a unique handicraft called #tattting. Tatting creates a beautiful #LaceMotif like the one shown here through a series of knots tied around a core thread. Learn more about tatting at our link in bio!
Today's Seam Collective prompt is #Warped, so let's dive into a technique called #openwork or #PulledThread. In this technique, precise cutting and pulling of the #warp and #weft threads of a fabric creates the incredible design shown here. Learn more about this technique in our bio link!
September 4, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Today's Seam Collective prompt is #Warped, so let's dive into a technique called #openwork or #PulledThread. In this technique, precise cutting and pulling of the #warp and #weft threads of a fabric creates the incredible design shown here. Learn more about this technique in our bio link!