#CKCCommunityCollection
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....
July 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM
It tells the story of family, meaning, and the contributing factors of our journey on this earth and our artful expression."
Have you finished any projects lately? Add them to the #CKCCommunityCollection! Your contribution does not need to be perfect. It only needs to be present.
Warped Perfection Part of Mandalas of Transformation · Center for Knit and Crochet Digital Repository
Center for Knit and Crochet is embarking on a bold experiment by establishing this Digital Repository for knitting and crochet designed to help individuals and cultural institutions around the globe…
digital.centerforknitandcrochet.org
May 22, 2026 at 7:04 PM
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...
May 22, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Could these rainbow baby garments be any cuter? We love seeing pieces that commemorate big life changes in the #CKCCommunityCollection! Check out this piece and more at our link in bio!
April 8, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Do you have items you want to preserve in the #CKCCommunityCollection but don't know how to photograph them? Join us tomorrow, Jan 18th at 2pm ET, for our #VirtualCraftCircle!

Gale Zucker will be offering tips and guidance from her popular iPhone/Smart Phone Photography for Makers class!
January 17, 2026 at 8:02 PM
“In 1991, I knitted this vest for my boyfriend, now husband of 28 years….” -CKC Member, Jennifer Lindsay

Do you have gifts, family heirlooms, or treasured items you want to #preserve? Check out the #CKCCommunityCollection and consider adding your items and #stories!
January 14, 2026 at 8:02 PM

With Gale's help, gain the confidence to take great photos of your work and your treasured collections, and be inspired to add more of your work, your stories and your photos to the #CKCCommunityCollection. Members will receive the link to join via email.

#Knitting #Crochet #Photography
January 6, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Another new addition to the #CKCCommunityCollection is this #crochet #doll.
This piece is inspired by the Izzy doll, a lightweight doll that was originally designed to fit in a soldier's pocket and distributed to bring comfort to children in war-torn and crisis zones.
December 29, 2025 at 8:01 PM
One of our favorite parts of the #CKCCommunityCollection is the exploration of unknown #techniques from objects passed down generations!
This #Crochet #AfghanBlanket features a subtle diagonal line, which contributor, Jolie, could not find in pattern dictionaries.
December 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM
✨ New resource! ✨
As the #CKCCommunityCollection has grown, we've been looking for new ways to support #knitters, #crocheters, #collectors, and #crafters in adding their creations and stories into our #DigitalMuseum.
December 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Today on #TechniqueTuesday, let's talk about #KnittingColorwork!
This #Cardigan from the #CKCCommunityCollection uses both #StrandedColorwork and #Intarsia.In #knitting, both of these techniques allow you to create the beautiful designs seen when wearing the cardigan but employ different strategies.
December 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM
"My grandmother worked as a travel agent in the 1960s and 1970s. During those years she made several trips to Norway, Sweden, and Denmark where she either purchased this hat or was inspired to make it herself." - Jennifer Lindsay, #CKCCommunityCollection contributor
December 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Did you catch the sneak peek of this new piece in our #CKCCommunityCollection last week? This beautiful #GrannySquare #AfghanBlanket features 300 blocks, a gorgeous #StainedGlass motif, and tells a wonderful story of a project left undone and later completed...
November 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Earlier this fall, CKC developed a new workshop to make it easy and fun to preserve and share craft histories and creations in the #CKCCommunityCollection.
A HUGE thank you to the Atlanta Knitting Guild for hosting this new program and to their members for participating!
November 20, 2025 at 11:00 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.
October 31, 2025 at 1:05 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.
October 28, 2025 at 10:02 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!
October 27, 2025 at 1:04 PM

In the #CKCCommunityCollection, you can preserve your special memories, stories, and makes like Callie! Learn more at our link in bio.

clasch, “Hand knit Scandinavian Folk Dolls,” Center for Knit and Crochet Digital Repository, accessed October 15, 2025, buff.ly/nr1iHNn.
Hand knit Scandinavian Folk Dolls · Center for Knit and Crochet Digital Repository
The Center for Knit and Crochet is embarking on a bold experiment by establishing this Digital Repository for knitting and crochet designed to help individuals and cultural institutions around the…
digital.centerforknitandcrochet.org
October 15, 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
September 17, 2025 at 1:01 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.
September 16, 2025 at 1:05 PM
This #TechniqueTuesday, we are taking a look at #IrishCrochet. Developed in the 1800's, this #crochet technique uses motifs joined with mesh and can have so many applications. In the #CKCCommunityCollection, we have this stunning use for a #Collar. Learn more in our link in bio!
July 22, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Earlier this week, we learned from a #MemberMonday that they support CKC to grow our community for our #NextGeneration of makers! With that shared mission, it's so impactful to see snapshots of young markers preserved in the #CKCCommunityCollection.
June 18, 2025 at 2:10 PM
CKC's crowd-sourced archive for #knitting, #crochet, and related arts is our Community Collection! This collection is YOUR museum and space to preserve your history, collection, and treasure. Learn more at our link in bio.
#WhyDoYouSupportCKC #CKCCommunityCollection #MemberMonday
May 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
The #CKCCommunityCollection is a great way to preserve and share your history and stories -- it's YOUR museum! Take it from Mineko, who shared details about her mother's creation: "My mother made this in the early 90’s and gave to me as a Christmas gift...
May 7, 2025 at 1:04 PM