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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Continuing to look into ideas of celebration from our collections, here's a group portrait of costumed attendees at the National Knitting Company party from Recollection Wisconsin in our #LibraryandMuseumCollections! We love how fun this 1924 gathering looks!

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

One of our board members was married this weekend so we're thinking about fiber and celebrations! This image, from our #LibraryandMuseumCollections, is from the Globe Knitting Works employee Christmas party in 1937!

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

A great collection at #CKC is our #LibraryandMuseumsCollections! Here you can see a photo from a Continuing Education Crochet Class from 1985 at Lee College accessed from The Portal to Texas History! We love our museum partners and their amazing collections! Full citation on Instagram and Facebook

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

A great membership benefit? This month on Sunday the 27th we have Lexi Keogh of Project Knitwell coming! Lexi will update us on the work of Project Knitwell who provides service for individuals of all ages who are experiencing hardships and other challenges.

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Do you remember the first time you knit a finished garment? Our board member Marilyn does! You can read about her experience in our #CommunityCollections! mhuset, “My First Knitted Sweater,” Center for Knit and Crochet Digital Repository, accessed September 10, 2026

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Not only are there in progress or finished objects in our collection, we also have so many tools! Check out this piece from our #CommunityCollection. It's a hand-carved Romanian spindle from one of our member's collections! Have you seen the incredible tools in our collection?

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

One of our extensive collections here at #CKC is the #MariaVallejoCollection! There are hundreds of objects in the collection, including this Alphabet (sampler) in filet crochet, measuring 8.5 inches by 6.5 inches, with five letters missing. The missing letters are F, I, L, O, P, and Y.

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Much like this amigurumi squirrel from our #CommunityCollections, here at #CKC we're trying to soak up the last sun of summer before transitioning into fall! You can check out images from Jennifer Olivarez's book The Big Acorn Race and more in our #DigitalCollection!

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Happy #MemberMonday! We're so grateful to have our new and renewed members here at #CKC! Here's a quote from a member about why they joined. What made you join #CKC?

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

An incredible piece from our #LibraryandMuseumsCollections on #CKC! When researching, you can use our collections to find so many interesting treasures, including this workbook from 1888! Have you used our collections? full citation on instagram and facebook

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

In recognition of the 250th birthday of our country, we'll be showing off some knit and crochet work from our collections made in the last 250 years until the end of the year on our social media! Stay tuned for more info and posts! #CommunityCollections #DigitalMuseum #CenterforKnitandCrochet

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Have you explored our Library and Museums Collections? You can discover incredible pieces of history like the Bickler Family Women Knitting! You can find photos like this and more in our collections! Check it out today! #LibraryandMuseumCollections #CKC full citation on facebook/insta

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

To mark the 10th anniversary of CKC's inaugural exhibition, we are hosting a special panel "Sanquhar Knitting: Then and Now" on August 16th, 2pm Eastern time! 🧶 Free to members, sign up in our linktree !

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Congrats to @kyler621 on winning our last free membership from our #MembershipMonth Giveaway! Thank you to all who participated in our giveaway and for all folks who joined or renewed their memberships! You make CKC wonderful by taking apart in our community! #CommunityCollections #Membership

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

As July comes to a close and we celebrate #MembershipMonth, we'd like to celebrate our #CommunityCollections. We love being able to see what our amazing community makes, like these "Mini Wire Women" from Karen Searle. Explore this work and others in our link in the bio!

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Our last chance to win a Membership for #MembershipMonth! Enter on Facebook or Instagram by: -Liking this post -Sharing it to your story -Tagging a friend This is the last chance this month for a free membership! Enter now! #CenterforKnitandCrochet #InstagramGiveaway

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

We have another winner for our #MembershipGiveaway! Congrats to @jerusha_achterberg! You've won an Annual Membership! Our last chance to win will be posted tomorrow! And becoming a member at any level is 20% off for the month of July! #CenterforKnitandCrochet #InstagramGiveaway

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Everyone here at CKC is so excited that Piecework magazine @longthreadmedia chatted with CKC President Jennifer Lindsay about all that the Center for Knit and Crochet is working on, how to add to collections, and the resource of our museum! To check out the article, you can go to our linktree!

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Giveaway number 3! Enter to win a membership by Sunday 7/26! How to enter on Facebook or Instagram: -like this post -tag someone in the comments below -share to your story! Thank you again to our donor for donating so many memberships #instagramgiveaway #facebookgiveaway #giveaway #membershipmonth

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

We have another winner! Congrats to @anita_jepp! You've won an Annual Membership donated to us by a current member! Didn't win this time? Never far, you have 2 more chances to win in July, plus becoming a member is still 20% off! Try to win again this week! #CenterofKnitandCrochet #MembershipDrive

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Membership month is moving fast! Have you joined or renewed your membership? All levels of membership are 20% off this month! Go to the link in our bio to join today! #MembershipMonth #DigitalMuseum #MuseumMembers

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

It's a great time to join CKC! All memberships are 20% off for the month of July! It gets you access to programs like our Virtual Craft Circle! This weekend, we'll be hearing from Ida-Rose Chabon from TATTER, and the story of Dakota beadworker Nellie Two Bear Gates. Join today to access the program

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Interested in joining CKC? Here's another #MembershipGiveaway for our July Membership Month! Check our Instagram or Facebook to enter! Thank you again to our donor who donated memberships for our giveaway! #KnittinGiveaway #InstagramGiveaway #KnitandCrochet

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

We have a winner! @hlbrooksart has won the first Annual Membership of our July Membership Drive! Didn't win this time? Never fear, you have 3 more chances to win in July, plus becoming a member (at any level) is 20% off for the month of July! Try to win again tomorrow! #MembershipDrive

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

In exploring our #CKCCollections, we discovered this image from New York Public Library from July of 1864! Our Collections are a fascinating way to see what was current and popular in the #knit and #crochet world in other times! Have you explored our collections recently?

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

One of our favorite parts of the #CKCCommunityCollection is the exploration of unknown #techniques from objects passed down generations! jolieae, “Ten Colors Crocheted Afghan,” Center for Knit and Crochet Digital Repository, digital.centerforknitandcrochet.org/items/show/4....

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

On this #MemberMonday, we're hearing from our current members about why they joined CKC! Interested in joining CKC? All levels of membership are discounted in the month of July by 20%, or you can enter to win an Annual Membership using the instructions on our previous post on Instagram and Facebook!

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Who's ready for a GIVEAWAY? The rules of entry are easy! Go to our Instagram or Facebook for all the rules! Our first winner will be announced Monday 7/13 and we'll continue to offer more memberships throughout the month. Thank you to our donor who gifted us 5 memberships to give away!

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Happy Membership Month from CKC! CKC's Annual Membership is only $10 a year! (Sustaining Membership is $35) That's all! For the month of August we'd like to offer new and renewing members 20% off all membership levels! Join on our website or through the link in our bio! #MembershipDrive #FiberArt

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Happy Membership Month with CKC! July is your time to save on renewing or becoming a member with CKC! Stay tuned for discounts and celebrations as the month goes on! #DigitalCollections #CenterforKnitandCrochet #MembershipDrive

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

An apple a day... We love this summery 1970s top from member Suzann! Have you submitted something to our #CommunityCollections? Link in bio to learn more! suzannthompson, “Crochet Top with Apple,” Center for Knit and Crochet Digital Repository, accessed June 29, 2026,

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Interested in being more connected with CKC? Looking for a chance to get involved with a nonprofit? We have openings on our board! Apply using the link in out bio! #DigitalCollections #CenterforKnitandCrochet

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

The season has officially changed to summer yet I'm sure some of us still have some spring cleaning to do! Get inspired to organize from this personal spool holder from our digital collections! Unknown, “Personal Spool Holder,” Center for Knit and Crochet Digital Repository, accessed March 31, 2025

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

jolieae, “Rippling Rainbow Shawl,” Center for Knit and Crochet Digital Repository, digital.centerforknitandcrochet.org/items/show/1....

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

On today's #MeetTheTeamThursday, we meet Emma Oliver, one CKC's new board members! Emma creates knit and crochet wearables as well as art pieces for her professional practice. She is excited to help out with CKC's social media! Did you know CKC is volunteer-run? Apply to serve today!

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

With the summer heat sneaking up on us, let's check out something light to beat this heat in the #CKCCollections Have you explored the collection? Now is a great time to submit! #knitting #crocket #OnlineMuseum #CommunityCollections

woman standing in mohair lace hand-knit outfit

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Our #MemberMeetUp is tomorrow (6/14)! Join us to hear from Elizabeth Okeyele-Olatunji, former CKC Board Member and Membership Coordinator. Elizabeth will be sharing her findings from exploring the #CKCCollections and learning how children learn to #knit and #crochet. We hope to see you there!

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

What an incredible western #Knit top with fringe! Pictured here is Dorita Lucero, a Tejano singer, from a performance at Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. #CKCLibraryAndMuseumCollections

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

For our next #MemberMeetUp, Elizabeth Okeyele-Olatunji, former CKC Board Member and Membership Coordinator will share her thoughts from exploring the #CKCCollections. Bring a project or a beverage and learn Elizabeth's findings from children learning to #knit and #crochet.

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Dresser scarves were a piece of home decor beginning in popularity in the Victorian Era. Originally used in dining rooms and kitchens to cover furniture like sideboards and bureaus, they quickly migrated into bedrooms to cover dressers as both protection and decor.

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

CKC still seeks a highly motivated individual to join its Board of Directors. Use your knowledge, expertise, and enthusiasm to help CKC create and expand its digital museum for knitting and crochet, and to elevate and preserve our crafts!

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Our next quarterly #MemberMeetUp is on June 14th! Joining us is Elizabeth Okeyele-Olatunji, former CKC Board Member and Membership Coordinator. Elizabeth has explored the #CKCCollections on children learning to knit and noticed a clear pattern in the images..

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

With spring flowers sprouting, let's take a look at some of the floral inspired pieces in the #CKCCollections. Have you searched CKC's collections? Start exploring at our link in bio! #Knitting #Crochet #OnlineMuseum #DigitalCollections

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Happy #FinishedObjectFriday! Take a peek at this new piece from the #CKCCommunityCollection. "This piece was made as a tribute to [Michelle's] journey and continued story of healing and going from chaos to harmony...

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Each Spring, CKC hosts our Annual Meeting for members and donors. This meeting reflects on the last year at CKC - our accomplishments, our current organizational state, and what we are looking towards in the next year. In 2025, CKC...

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

As a grand finale to the Texas Heritage Crochet & Fiber Art Exhibit in April, CKC Board Member, Suzann Thompson, and CKC Music Makers competition winner, Sandi Horton, presented a talk called Crochet Connections.

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Tomorrow, 5/17 2pm ET, is #VirtualCraftCircle! Joining us is Kirk Dunn to introduce his project, Spycraft, a two-act thriller about a female operative who spies on the Nazis in WWII occupied France by knitting code into ordinary garments. CKC members receive links via email!

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

CKC is looking for new members to join our Board of Directors. Use your expertise and enthusiasm to help CKC expand our digital museum and preserve our crafts! We are specifically seeking support with membership, development, and IT. Details at our link in bio! #Volunteers #FiberArts

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Today we are featuring our final #KnittedCostumes from Kirk and Claire Dunn's play, Spycraft! This #KnittedCargigan is worn by the lead of the play, Audette! An unlikely spy, Audette, is a woman in her 50s and knits coded intelligence into socks as she spies on the Nazis for the SEO.

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Center for Knit and Crochet @ctrknitcrochet.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Let's take a look at another #KnittedCostume from Kirk and Claire Dunn's play, Spycraft! This #KnittedCardigan belongs to June, who works as a secretary in the Special Operations Executive (SOE). Her sweater is based on a photo and printed pattern from the 1940's.

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