A 30-year-old Nigerian woman identified as Chidinma Modupe Okafor recently clenched the world record for the longest crocheting marathon, which lasted 72 hours.
Tagging the contest a “crochet-a-thon” Chidinma created a white dinner gown during her three-day contest.
Chidinma has been crocheting dresses and clothing accessories since she was a child.
According to a post shared on the Guinness World Record X page on Tuesday, a US citizen, Alessandra Hayden, set the record of 34 hr 7 min in 2021.
Drawing inspiration from Hilda Baci, Chidinma said her decision to attempt this record stemmed from her lifelong passion for the craft and a desire to push her physical and mental limits.
She said, “I aim to showcase the artistry and perseverance involved in this craft and promote awareness about crocheting and its benefits.
“Crocheting is the process of creating textiles or clothing by using a hook to interlock loops of yarn or wool.
“My preparation for the record attempt involved rigorous training and mental conditioning,” she revealed.
“It also required physical endurance and strategizing to maintain a consistent pace while minimizing fatigue.
“Additionally, logistics such as arranging for sufficient yarn with support staff were crucial for the uninterrupted progress of the attempt.”
According to the post, she had initially set out to crochet a wedding gown, but as time passed and fatigue took its toll on her, she decided to turn it into a dinner gown suitable for various occasions.
The marathon crocheting was held in December 2023 at GOGE Africa in Lagos state.
