AXREM hosts beginners’ crochet-along for Dementia UK this November
14 October 2026
AXREM, the UK trade association for suppliers of diagnostic medical imaging, radiotherapy, healthcare IT and care equipment, is running a four-week crochet-along throughout November to raise money for its Charity of the Year, Dementia UK.
The crochet-along is inspired by Dementia UK’s November Knitting Challenge. The challenge invites people to pick up their needles every day in November to help fund specialist dementia nurses. We’re taking the idea and giving it a hook.
Donna Eade, Marketing Assistant at AXREM, will host four beginner-friendly sessions, one each week. No experience is needed. Each session will cover the basics step by step, so complete beginners can finish the month with a new skill and something to show for it.
The sessions are open to AXREM members and the final YouTube Live stream is open to everyone. Instead of a fee, attendees are asked to make a donation to our Dementia UK fundraiser at each session.
Take Part
To take part, you’ll need a 4mm crochet hook and some double knit (DK) yarn. If you already have a hook or yarn at home, you’re welcome to bring whatever you have. Here is a link to Donna’s crochet essentials Donna is an amazon affiliate so may earn commissions on items bought this doesn’t cost you anything and any commissions earnt through this crochet along will be donated to Dementia UK.
Session dates:
- 03 Nov 13:00
- 10 Nov 12:00
- 17 Nov 12:00
- 24 Nov 12:00
YouTube Live 24th November 19:00pm Link to join
Format: Online via Teams Members only links for each session are in your AXREM Newsletter, YouTube Live Stream available at the above link to everyone.
Donate from £1, make a donation per session or one donation for all sessions
You can donate to our fundraiser at https://www.justgiving.com/page/axrem-2
Sally Edgington, CEO of AXREM, said:
“Dementia touches so many families, including people across our own sector. Supporting Dementia UK this year has been important to us, and the crochet-along is a lovely way encourage personal well being, learn something new and raise money for a charity that makes a real difference.”
Donna Eade said:
“Crochet looks trickier than it is. By the end of the four weeks, I’d like everyone to feel confident enough to carry on at home. If you’ve always fancied giving it a go, this is your chance, and every session helps Dementia UK.”