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OSU’s Crochet Club is weaving a new social scene
Sailor Tungkawachara, OMN Photographer
Crochet Club member Megan Devore (she/her) crocheting on Feb. 24 in the Craft Center of Oregon State University in Corvallis. The Crochet Club meets from 3-5 p.m. on Fridays in the Craft Center, which is located in the basement of the Student Experience Center of OSU.
March 14, 2023
Creating something new out of nothing more than yarn, meeting new folks and gaining the benefit of a new skill is quite the offering from a club on Oregon State University’s campus, and all three are guaranteed to those who join the Craft Center’s new crochet and knitting club.
Since the pandemic, there has been a massive rise in the popularity of crochet and knitting as a hobby, and young adults in particular have been getting in on the action. Fortunately for curious OSU students, this year, the crochet club has found its way to campus.
Tehani Hussey, an apparel design student and the club’s leader, had a few things to say about the club and its benefits to students.
“I started it in fall term of this year,” Hussey said. “It sounded like a lot of fun just being an instructor and crocheting with other people.”
Over the last several months, she said she’s greatly enjoying her job and teaching people this new skill. The club loves getting new people in, and overall, the environment is quite welcoming.
“A benefit is making instant friends because everyone has a different project they’re working on, and there’s lots of easy conversation starters to use with them,” Hussey said.
Crochet has boomed in popularity in the last few years, particularly during the pandemic, because of the relaxing nature of the creative hobby.
“Crocheting and knitting are cheap and fun hobbies to start and I know a lot of people started during the pandemic because there’s nothing else to do and it’s easy to pick up,” said Hussey.
The club is open to all skill levels, and welcoming to all people both new to the hobby and seasoned in this method of crafting already. It is a hobby that a lot of people have shown interest in, and who doesn’t want to make things for themselves?
“When we get someone new to crocheting we can all help teach them and now they’ve got a great new skill which is really fun,” Hussey said. “We love getting new members of all experience levels.”
The crochet club meets in the Craft Center, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. every Friday, and materials are provided for free for anyone who joins.
