If you’re looking for a way to spark creativity and stay motivated in your crafting journey, crochet and knit challenges are the perfect solution! These fun and engaging activities encourage you to set goals, try new techniques, and work through your stash—all while creating beautiful projects.
Whether you’re eager to expand your skills, tackle lingering WIPs, or experiment with bold colors and textures, challenges offer a structured yet flexible way to make 2025 your most productive and creative year yet.
We’ve put together a collection of exciting challenges to inspire you! Choose one, or mix and match a few, print out the free resources, and start crafting your way to success. These challenges are designed to fit all kinds of crafting goals, from learning new stitches to clearing out your yarn stash.
No matter your skill level or schedule, there’s something here to help you pick up your hooks or needles and get your yarn moving. Let’s make 2025 a year filled with creativity, inspiration, and accomplishment.
Crochet & Knitting Challenges
2025 Challenges
Ready to make 2025 your most creative year yet? The 2025 Crochet & Knitting Challenges are here to inspire and motivate you! From mastering 25 unique stitches to creating stunning granny squares, exploring vibrant colors, completing 25 projects, and embracing snake-inspired textures, there’s something for every crafter. Whether you crochet, knit, or both, these challenges will spark your creativity, expand your skills, and help you craft something truly special. Click through to learn more about each challenge and download the free printables to track your progress all year long!
Makers Dozen Challenge: Boggy Creek Edition – Crafting for a Cause
Join the Makers Dozen Challenge: Boggy Creek Edition and craft blankets that bring warmth and joy to children with serious illnesses! With 12 inspiring patterns and free PDF printables to guide you, this challenge combines creativity and compassion for a truly meaningful cause. Click through to learn more and start crafting for a purpose today!
Makers Dozen Challenge
Complete 12 projects with a bonus 13th in the Maker’s Dozen Challenge! Whether you crochet, knit, or both, this challenge helps you set manageable goals while staying creative and productive throughout the year. Click to get all the details and your printable tracker.
Hooking On - Crochet Challenge
Step outside your comfort zone with the Hooking On Challenge, where you’ll create projects using 12 different crochet hook sizes ranging from 4mm to 15mm. It’s the perfect way to explore new yarn weights, textures, and techniques! Click to read more and download your printable guide.
Mount Stashmore Yarn Challenge
Ready to conquer your yarn stash? The Mount Stashmore Challenge invites you to use up 52 skeins or pounds of yarn in 2025, helping you declutter, rediscover forgotten treasures, and create beautiful projects. Click through to learn more and grab your free printable to track your stash-busting journey!
Crochet/Knit Bingo Challenge
Turn your crafting goals into a game with the Crochet/Knit Bingo Challenge! Complete tasks across your bingo card to win rows, columns, or the whole board. It’s a fun way to try new techniques, finish projects, and stay motivated. Click to get your bingo cards and start playing!