Random Acts of Crochet Kindness (RAOCK) began with one simple idea: make something special and leave it out in the world for someone else to find and enjoy. These small gestures of handmade kindness have inspired people everywhere — the hashtag #RandomActsOfCrochetKindness has been used thousands of times by makers and finders alike, sharing how a tiny piece of yarn art brightened their day.
After experiencing personal tragedy, author and founder Olivia Dieterich turned to crochet as a way to channel her grief into creativity. What began as a personal healing practice quickly grew into a worldwide movement, reminding us all how powerful small acts of kindness can be — both for the giver and the receiver.
Inside this book you'll find:
• Step-by-step crochet tutorials for beginners, explaining every stitch and technique clearly.
• 25 quick crochet patterns you can make in under an hour — including flowers, rainbows, hearts, stars, smiley faces, sunshine, and more.
• Special guest designs from beloved crochet artists such as Sarah-Jayne Fragola (@BellaCoco), Sarah-Jane Hicks (@flo_and_dot), Natasha Emmerson (@love.indy_), and Alexandra Lund (@nattythread).
• A guide to making your own kindness labels, with templates, wording ideas, and suggestions for where to leave your creations.
• Olivia’s inspiring story, the rise of RAOCK into a global movement, and heartfelt stories from people touched by its magic.