The Bridgewater-Raritan High School’s Knitting and Crochet Club held its first meeting of the year during unit lunch on Tuesday, September 30, in Room 517.
The club meets every other Tuesday in the same location during lunch.
Knitting and Crochet club strives to provide a place where students can learn and practice how to knit and crochet while connecting with others who share similar interests. Officers emphasized that no prior experience is needed, assuring students that beginners will be guided through the fundamentals of knitting and crocheting.
To begin the meeting, officers introduced themselves by stating their interests, favorite knitting/crochet project, and grade level. The 2025-2026 Knitting and Crochet club team consists of Co-Presidents Joanna Xu and Grace Gu, Vice President Julia Li, and Secretary Charles Wang. The officers also explained their goals for the club this year and the comforting environment they hope to foster during meetings.
Club Advisor Michelle Henry, who will be guiding the club this year, supported the officers through their presentation. Snacks were then distributed before an introductory discussion that highlighted the differences between knitting and crocheting, two concepts that are commonly mistaken as the same.
Officers emphasized that one of the highlights of this year will be the monthly themes that guide the club’s projects. Each new theme will provide members with a new opportunity to try different designs. Through this, officers aim to maintain a sense of engagement all year round.
In addition, the club introduced a charitable project that will require the participation of every member: the creation of a granny-square community blanket. Each student will contribute their own knitted square with a design of their choice, which will later be stitched together into a large blanket and donated to a homeless shelter.
Sophomore Julia Li, the club’s Vice President, shared her vision for the club this year and how she believes the club contributes to the BRHS community.
“We hope to create a fun and inviting place to hangout with other people who enjoy crafting. Our goal is to get new members coming back with our new monthly themes so they’ll be excited about the projects to come,” she said. “We are very excited about our club blanket project, where each member creates squares that we can sew together into a blanket that represents our club!” she added.
Members are equally as optimistic about the club’s future. Sophomore Anwitha Siddam Setty reflected on her motivations for joining the club and her initial thoughts.
“I joined the Knitting & Crochet Club because I’ve always been interested in learning how to create things with my hands, and knitting/crocheting seemed like a fun and creative outlet,” said Setty. “I’m also excited to be part of a community where I can share ideas, learn new techniques, and get inspired by others’ work. This year, I hope to improve my skills, start and finish a few personal projects, and contribute to group projects or charity efforts,” she added.
To cover material costs, the club announced its plans for its first of many fundraisers of the year: a bake sale that will be held on October 6 after school. All proceeds will go towards purchasing the yarn, hooks, and other supplies that are needed for the club to operate.
Students interested in joining or learning more about the club are encouraged to follow its social media pages on Instagram for regular updates and join the Google Classroom with code: xqyi2fe. Email Ms. Henry ([email protected]) with any questions.
