Community Guidelines | Building a Respectful Space Together

At Yarn Over Hook, we’re on a mission to build the best community for crochet artists in the world, and we’re committed to fostering a positive and inclusive environment for our members. Thank you for helping us create a welcoming space for all.

By participating in our community, you agree to abide by the following guidelines as well as our Terms of Service.

Please take a moment to review our Community Guidelines:

No Tolerance for Harassment

• Zero Harassment Policy: Bullying, discrimination, or hate speech will not be tolerated. Hate speech and hateful imagery are not permitted.
• Report Issues: Use the “Report” feature to flag inappropriate content.
• Be Respectful: Treat others with respect and courtesy. Offer helpful suggestions, not unkind criticism.

Share Appropriately

• Original Content: Share your own work or give credit where it’s due.
• Relevant Posts: Keep discussions and posts related to crochet and fiber arts.
• Stay On Topic: To maintain our focus and deliver more value, please avoid discussions about politics, religion, or other unrelated subjects. There are other well established platforms better suited for these topics.
• Crochet Focus: While we support all fiber arts, our community is dedicated solely to crochet.

Protect and Respect the Privacy of Others

• Personal Information: Do not share anyone’s personal details without consent.
• Private Communications: Respect the confidentiality of private messages.

No Spam

• Avoid Unsolicited Messages: Unsolicited promotional private messages are considered spam.
• Limit Crossposting: Posting the same message to more than two boards without permission from the group owner/moderators is not permitted. Unreasonable crossposting is considered spam.

Consequences for Rule Violations

• Account Restrictions: These rules are in place for the safety and comfort of everyone. Breaking them is not tolerated and may result in your account being temporarily restricted and/or permanently removed. We take these guidelines seriously to maintain a positive environment for all members.