Name That Stitch

A daily crochet guessing game by Yarn Over Hook

Can you name today’s crochet stitch?

Each day, we share a close-up crochet swatch and challenge you to identify the stitch before the reveal.

New puzzle drops every day. No pressure. Just stitches, curiosity, and a little friendly brain work. 🧶

How Name That Stitch Works

Every day, a new crochet puzzle goes live.

Here’s how to play:

Study the swatch — look closely at the texture, stitch height, and structure
Use the hints if you need a little help
Share your best guess — the answer is revealed the next day
Come back daily to build your streak and sharpen your crochet knowledge

There’s no leaderboard and no pressure. Just a fun escape from the day to day.

Whether you’re brand new or have years of stitches behind you, this game is for you.

Today’s Puzzle

Ready to jump in?

Start with today’s puzzle below and see if you can name the stitch before the reveal.

January 16, 2026

Name That Stitch Daily Crochet Challenge

Can you name today’s crochet stitch?

New puzzle drops daily 🧶

🗓️ Today’s Puzzle — Friday, January 16, 2026

How to Play Name That Stitch

Study the image above
Check our IG for hints if you get stuck
Check back tomorrow to see if your answer is correct

View January 15, 2026 Puzzle Answer

The answer for the January 15, 2026 Puzzle:

Waffle Stitch

Crochet is Community

At Yarn Over Hook, we believe every stitch tells a story and together, those stories form the fabric of a worldwide community.

Crochet connects us — across time zones, backgrounds, and generations.

Through the Yarn Over Hook Network, we bring crocheters together across the globe through live shows, tutorials, podcasts, blogs, and events that inspire creativity, spark connection, and celebrate crochet as culture, community, and creativity.

Whether you’re here to learn your very first stitch or share your latest masterpiece, Yarn Over Hook is your space to Create, Learn, and Connect.

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Our Promise

We put community first in every decision.
We create original, authentic content made by crocheters, for crocheters.
We aim to inspire and educate through every touchpoint.

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Missed a Day?

You can explore past puzzles, reveals, and stitch breakdowns anytime.

Browse the Name That Stitch archive to catch up or revisit your favorites.

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