Nigerian lady sets new Guinness World Record in longest crocheting marathon

A Nigerian lady, Chidinma Modupe Okafor has been certified by the Guinness World Records (GWR) as the new record holder for the longest crocheting marathon.

The British reference book confirmed that Chidinma crocheted a white dinner gown continuously for an astonishing 72 hours, shattering the previous record of 34 hours and 7 minutes set by Alessandra Hayden of the United States in 2021.

To achieve the feat of the longest crocheting marathon, Chidinma had to crochet without any significant breaks.

As soon as she finished one ball of yarn, she immediately began working on the next. This relentless effort demonstrated her incredible dedication and stamina.

Speaking about her achievement, Chidinma expressed her desire to highlight the skill and endurance required in the art of crocheting.

“I aim to showcase the artistry and perseverance involved in this craft and promote awareness about crocheting and its benefits,” she said.

Chidinma also shared insights into her rigorous preparation for the marathon attempt, which included extensive training and mental conditioning.

“My preparation for the record attempt involved rigorous training and mental conditioning. It also required physical endurance and strategizing to maintain a consistent pace while minimizing fatigue,” she explained.

“Additionally, logistics such as arranging for sufficient yarn with support staff were crucial for the uninterrupted progress of the attempt.”

Chidinma is one of several Nigerians who’ve broken a world record following Hilda’s famous cook-a-thon, including Helen Williams (longest wig and widest wig), Ewa Cole (longest marathon singing Christmas songs), Clara Chizoba Kronborg (longest interviewing marathon), and Tonye Solomon (most steps climbed on a ladder while balancing a football on the head).