Welcome to The Crochet Stitch #5

If you’ve got a WIP sitting nearby… this is your week.

We’re bringing back WIP Queen, game night chaos, and a full lineup of crochet sessions designed to help you actually make progress.

Plus, if you’ve been trying to push through a long-term project, this week’s video is all about finishing big crochet projects.

From the Checkered Tote to the Rosa Tee and a full Square Up Saturday, you’ve got plenty of chances to pick up your hook and join in.

Let’s take a look at what’s stitching up this week.

Guess Who Bought This Pattern?

Stitches! is back this Wednesday and things are about to get competitive.

Join us live for crochet, conversation, and the return of Crown the WIP Queen, plus a round of Guess Who Bought This Pattern?

Whether you’re working through a long-term project, starting something new, or just want to hang out with fellow crocheters, this is one you don’t want to miss.

Paco el Chiguiro & The Charitable Crocheters Movement

This is one of those stories that reminds you crochet is bigger than just stitches.

Community member Gabriela shared how the movement around Paco el Chiguiro highlights how crochet can bring people together through generosity and shared purpose.

Take a moment to explore the story and see how this community is making an impact:

Explore the Story → The Journey of Paco

Join Us Live

We have a full week of crochet, conversation, and community planned at Yarn Over Hook.

Tuesday, May 5

Crochet & Chat | Checkered Tote Progress
Join us live as we continue making progress on the Checkered Tote by MitchesGetStitchesUS.

👉 Join Live

Wednesday, May 6

Stitches! | Crown the WIP Queen + Game Night
We’re crocheting, catching up, and continuing one of our favorite traditions — crowning the next WIP Queen, plus a round of Guess Who Bought This Pattern?

👉 Don’t Miss This One

Thursday, May 7

Members Only | Rosa Tee Session
Members, join us for a cozy crochet session as we work on the Rosa Tee by Lola Crochets.

👉 Join Members

Saturday, May 9

Square Up Saturday | Charts + Granny Squares
Square Up Saturday continues with chart reading and granny square practice. Bring your project, your questions, and stitch along with us.

👉 Learn With Us

One Week of Crochet: Finishing Big Projects!

If you’ve got a WIP that’s been sitting for a while… this one’s for you.

This week’s video is all about pushing through and finally finishing the big crochet projects that take time, focus, and a little extra motivation.

We want to see what is on your hook.

Are you finishing a WIP, starting a new square, working through a pattern, or joining us live this week?

Reply and tell us what you are making. You may just inspire another crocheter in the community.

We’re always looking for things to share, including:

• finished projects
• pattern testers
• crochet events
• yarn crawls
• great patterns from makers

Crochet is always better when we make together.

Whether you’re joining Stitches!, working through a project, or quietly crocheting along from home, we’re glad you’re here.

Thanks for being part of Yarn Over Hook and helping build the global home of crochet.

See you live this week.

— The Yarn Over Hook Team