Doing something with your own hands can feel very fulfilling, whether it’s fixing your car or growing a tomato. For many people, that’s part of the charm of crafts, too, especially when they require focus and skill, like woodworking or crocheting does.

Today we’re focusing on the latter, showing just how skillful and creative some people are. On the list below, we have put some of the most impressive crocheted items we could find (completing which ought to have felt fulfilling, for sure), so if you’re curious to see what can be done with just a ball of yarn and a crochet hook, get ready to have your mind blown.

#1 When You’re Not Good At Painting But You Can Crochet

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#2 I Haven’t Crocheted In A Very Long Time, But My Cat Was Operated Recently And He Hates His Plastic Cone, So I Crocheted Him A Soft “Collar” Instead

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#3 Is This Ocean Pattern Soothing? It’s For A Charity That Gives Baby Blankets To Parents With A Baby In The Nicu

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There was a time when many people considered crocheting or knitting an activity for the elderly. But nowadays, such crafts are picking up speed among people of all ages and backgrounds, from grandmothers in their homes, to professional sportsmen (just look at Tom Daley’s knitwear), and aspiring medical professionals (yes, I am referring to Jonah Larson), just to name a few examples.

#4 Giraffe Blanket From Outstanding Crochet In Big Twist Yarn 🦒

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#5 I Made Atoet Bag

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While the aforementioned names are just two out of millions, if not billions, of people who have mastered the crochet hook or the knitting needles, they are undoubtedly noteworthy mentions in the world of yarn-based crafts.

The first one, Tom Daley, is likely a name many are familiar with, but mostly for his achievements in diving. Fewer people know, however, that he is extremely talented in a completely different field, too, and that is knitting.

Though some might not know about his talent, he doesn’t keep it a secret. Back in 2021, during the Tokyo Olympics, Tom was seen knitting away in the stands. The same thing happened during the games in Paris in 2024, which resulted in a handknitted Paris Games themed sweater. How cool is that?

#6 My Most Complex Tapestry Yet!

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#7 Finally Finished A Green Persian Tiles Blanket!!

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#8 Made My First Lovey For My Friends 6 Month Old!

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Daley doesn’t only knit for himself or his loved ones. NPR reports that he sells the items that he makes to raise money for charity, and even has a social media channel dedicated to the art of knitting and his works. According to the aforementioned source, said art has become his way of “finding calm, mindfulness and [it] relieves stress.”

#9 Frank Goes Fabulous

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#10 Poppies

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#11 Excited To Share, Too Scared To Wear 😅

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The second well-known name in the yarn world is that of a teenage crocheting prodigy whose works have gone viral online more than half a decade ago. Back then, he was just eleven years old, blowing people’s minds with his skills and positive attitude. And it will come as no surprise that he still does to this day.

Last year, Bored Panda had the chance to talk to Jonah about his passion for crocheting. Asked about what changed the most during the five years, he pointed out that his works have become more sophisticated.

“It has now become an art form for me as I have taken it to a new level,” he said. “I have developed my own style and started designing my own pieces. I really enjoy creating new designs and have found a niche in crocheting items for men.”

#12 She Took 11 Hours, But She Was Worth It

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#13 My First Wearable, And It’s For My Dog 🩵

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#14 Cat Paw Tapestry

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Over the years, Jonah has not only created a vast collection of beautiful pieces, but also worked on a number of important projects, the most memorable of which he discussed with Bored Panda.

“My most memorable moments are those with Drew Barrymore, Melissa McCarthy, Kelly Clarkson, and my travels around the world such as to Brazil to see the process of making cotton yarn. But the best is giving back to my country of Ethiopia,” the crochet prodigy shared.

“My philanthropy work means everything to me. I have built the kids in my home country a library complete with books and a librarian, a fully equipped science lab, 90 desks, a girls’ latrine, and a soccer team, and now I’ve moved on to remodeling the high school I would have attended had I still lived there. I hope to visit one day soon.”

#15 Finally Finished My Granny Hexagon Cardigan!

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#16 I Recreated This $684 Crochet Top!

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#17 I‘M An Absolute Beginner And Just Finished This Little Pouch. It Took Me Ages But I‘M Kind Of Proud Of Myself Although It Looks A Little Wonky

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Clearly, crocheting takes time and patience, I’m sure Tom, Jonah, and the creators of pieces on today’s list can attest to that. But studies suggest that engaging in such an activity can have a positive impact on the crochet master, as it promotes personal wellbeing. What also makes this activity great is that it only calls for a crochet hook and some yarn (well, time and patience, too), and it is beginner-friendly – if you’re picking up the crochet hook for the first time, just look for easier patterns and I’m sure you’ll master it in no time.

#18 Made A Crochet Version Of My BF’s Dog As A Gift For Him

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#19 Possibly My Favorite Finished Piece From A Few Months Ago

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#20 A Dragonfly Shawl

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#21 I Tried And Kinda Failed Xd

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#22 Crochet Owl Set I Made 😊

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#23 Finished First Mosaic

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#24 My Persian Tiles Blanket Is Done!

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#25 This Sweater My Sister Crocheted For Me

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#26 I Proudly Present My First Amigurumi Doll: Vincent!

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#27 First Time Trying Overlay Mosaic Crochet 🐻

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#28 I Was Told He Looked Evil While I Was Making Him… Now He’s Finished… (And So Are You)

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#29 Made A Little Bear Friend To Hold My Glasses

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#30 ‘The Inconceivable Blanket’

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#31 I Made Basket Cactus

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#32 For My New Niece! Might Need A Crochet Break After This One

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#33 Don’t Mind Me, Just Spreading Some Sunshine On Your Feed. 🌞

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#34 Recently Finished Maxi Dress

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#35 Look At My 🍌

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#36 And With That, My Victoria Throw Is 100% Complete!

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#37 I Made This Tiger Tapestry

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#38 I Can’t Believe I Made This! 👽

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#39 Gift For Mum, This Is So Big I Can’t

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#40 Highland Cow Baby Blanket

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#41 My First Crochet. Made For The Girl I Like

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#42 Shrimp Pillow!

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#43 Just Finished My Longest Running Wip!

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#44 I Made This Lemon Basket(?) With Lemon Slice Coasters

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#45 I Just Have To Share This. I Am Soooo Proud!!!

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#46 I Made A Hoodie!

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#47 I Had To Take A Break From My Temperature Blanket, So I Made Something Very Millennial

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#48 Made This Cute Little Star Bag

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#49 Skull Blanket Done In 13 Days

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#50 Baby Star Onesie

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#51 Made Lembas Bread Coasters For My Friends As Thanks For Introducing Me To Lotr

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#52 The Rainbow Sweater My 4 Year Old Requested

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#53 I Tried To Practice New Techniques With Yarn Scraps

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#54 My Mom Worked On This Off And On For About 15 Years. It’s Finally Finished And Weighs 26lbs

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#55 A Flower Rug I Made 🌸🌼

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#56 Giving Me Free Will Was A Mistake

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#57 Pls Tell Me If U Can Tell What This Is!

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#58 Head To Toe Fashion

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#59 I’ve Been Rewinding All My Skeins And It’s Been Taking A Toll On My Skin – So I Made These Finger Covers. All My Friends Hate Them, But They Do The Job!

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#60 Corgi Dice Bag As Requested By My Husband. I Don’t Think Our Corgi Is Amused 😂

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#61 I Crocheted My Feelings! I’m Fine, Everything’s Fine!

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#62 Finished My Cardigan!

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#63 My Partner Freehand Crocheted Me A Sunflower Hoodie !

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#64 I Crocheted May’s Sweater From It Takes Two Video Game!

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#65 My Boyfriend Asked If I Could Crochet With Strawberry Laces. The Answer Is Yes 😂

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#66 Made A Fruit Basket For My Baby Cousin!

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#67 Check It. Lettuce The Dragon 🥬

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#68 Every Year, My Friends Do A “Cursed Gift Exchange” And This Turkey Pouch Was My Contribution This Year!

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#69 Dandelion

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#70 I Made The Soot Sprite Bag!!! 🥺🥰

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#71 Finished My First Mosaic Blanket!

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#72 2025 Book Blanket Progress…just So Proud!

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#73 Finished My First Project Ever ❤️🍄💚

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#74 Baby Mobile 🎈☁️🎈☁️

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#75 Made A Giant Pretzel Plush For A Friends Birthday🥨

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#76 Finally Finished First Color Work!

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#77 I Think I’m Done! Still Not Sure About A Border

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#78 What I Made vs. What It’s Supposed To Be 🥲

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#79 Blue Persian Tiles

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#80 My Mom Made Us A Blanket For Our New Home

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#81 It’s Finished! My Wallflowers Blanket

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#82 I Want Your Braaaaiiins

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#83 I Wanted To Prove To Myself That I Could Make Something Like This. Turns Out That I Can!

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#84 Finished Just In Time!!

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#85 100+ Year Old Blanket Crocheted By My Great-Great-Grandmother

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#86 This Blanket Has Been A Lap Wip For Four Winters, And I’m So Relieved It’s Done

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#87 My Scrap Yarns Have Never Looked Better!

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#88 You Are My Sunshine Blanket

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#89 And In The Morning? I’m Makin’ Waffles!

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#90 Update: 288 Leaf Square Blanket! Just Gonna Ignore All Those Loose Ends For Now 😅

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