Exploration Crochet

Hooked on Learning pt2: Becoming a Certified Crochet Instructor and Teacher | S2 Ep21

In this episode of Exploration Crochet, host ReRe breaks down the detailed coursework behind the Craft Yarn Council’s (CYC) Certified Instructor Program for Levels I and

Hooked on Learning: Becoming a Certified Crochet Instructor (CYC Level I) | S2 Ep20

In this episode of Exploration Crochet, ReRe begins her Craft Yarn Council Level I journey to become a certified crochet instructor. Drawing on her experience teaching ot

Learning Crochet: Why Mistakes Are the Secret to Mastery | S2 Ep19

Have you ever confidently announced, "I'm almost done," only to discover you completely omitted an entire section of a crochet pattern? You aren't alone. In this episode

Learning to Crochet for Beginners: Overcoming the Fear of the First Chain | S2 Ep18

In this episode of Exploration Crochet, ReRe explores the fear of the first chain and why many beginner crocheters feel anxious before they ever pick up a hook. Through h

Hooks for Humanity: The Red Cross and the Birth of the Crochet Corps | S2 EP17

In this episode of Exploration Crochet, ReRe uncovers the fascinating history of the American Red Cross, Florence Marshall, and the World War I "Knit Your Bit" campaign.

Crochet Symbols Decoded: The Not-So-Universal Language of Crochet Charts | S2 Ep16

In this episode of Exploration Crochet, ReRe decodes the world of crochet symbols and crochet charts, exploring why international crochet symbols are helpful but not alwa

Crochet’s Long History of Being Problematic — to Somebody | S2 Ep15

In this episode of Exploration Crochet, ReRe explores why crochet has historically been viewed as controversial, overly decorative, too feminine, too homemade, and even “

Yarn Bombing: From Door Handle to Wall Street and Everywhere in Between | S2Ep14

Yarn Bombing is a global fiber art movement that transforms public spaces through knitted and crocheted installations. While the term emerged in 2005 with Magda Sayeg and

The Great Crochet Stitch Debate: The Council of Brussels | S2Ep13 (4126 Edition)

Did crochet almost get standardized in 1911? Discover the “Council of Brussels” and why U.S. vs U.K. stitch terms split and confuse crocheters to this day. In this episo

Who Made the Rules? The Craft Yarn Council and Modern Crochet | S2Ep12

Who made the rules that help modern crochet make sense? In this episode of Exploration Crochet, ReRe explores the history of the Craft Yarn Council of America and its rol

Irish Crochet Lace: History, Craft, Survival

Explore the fascinating history, craft, cultural significance, and technical brilliance of Irish Crochet Lace - one of the most beautiful and misunderstood traditions in

Crochet and Cotton: The Relationship That Helped Define the Craft | S2 Ep10

In this episode of Exploration Crochet, ReRe examines the long and influential relationship between crochet and cotton, showing how cotton helped define the craft’s visua

March Magic: The History of National Crochet Month | S2 Ep9

In March Magic: The History of National Crochet Month, ReRe explores the origins and meaning of National Crochet Month through the lens of crochet history, community, and

The Rise of the LYS: Crochet’s Third Place | S2 Ep8

Explore the cultural and economic history of the Local Yarn Shop (LYS) in this episode of Exploration Crochet. Host ReRe traces the evolution of yarn retail from 19th-cen

From Bones to Burls: The Crochet Hook Chronicles

It’s never "just a hook." In this episode, we dive deep into the material science and global chaos of the crochet hook’s evolution. We explore how a simple notched stick

Mosaic Crochet: Making Simple Look Stunning | S2 Ep6

Mosaic crochet is one of modern crochet’s most "how-is-that-possible" looks. Mosaic is a bold, graphic colorwork technique that seems impossibly complex, yet is built on

George Washington Carver - Crocheter: The "Black Leonardo" | S2 Ep5

Discover the hidden history of George Washington Carver’s life as a prolific fiber artist and crocheter. While famous for his agricultural breakthroughs at Tuskegee Unive

Crochet People pt 1: Mlle. Eleonore Riego de la Branchardière | S2 Ep4

In this kickoff episode of Crochet: A Chain of Events — The People, ReRe introduces the Victorian-era publisher and pattern powerhouse Mlle. Eleonore Riego de la Branchar

Crochet Adjustable: The Evolution of Starting pt.2 | S2 Ep3

In Exploration Crochet S2 Ep3, ReRe explores the technical and cultural history of the adjustable ring, also known as the magic ring or magic circle. This episode explain

Crochet Unchained: The Evolution of Starting | S2 Ep2

In this episode of Exploration Crochet, ReRe kicks off a new deep-dive series on crochet innovations by tackling the craft’s most universal—and frustrating—beginning. We’