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The aim of the study was to examine the significance of community to crafters. Through qualitive research methods, the study analyzed the types of community experienced by crafters and the meanings that community holds for hobbyists engaged in handicrafts. Additionally, the study aimed to investigate how perceived community impacts crafting practices. Crafts have become a popular hobby in contemporary society, where community involvement plays a significant role. The development of media and its increasing popularity has influenced the rise of various crafting-related online communities, community is also experienced in crafting through activities such as crafting courses and smaller groups engaging in grafting together, such as with friends. Previous research has indicated that community plays a significant role in grafting hobbies and influences the crafting practices of enthusiast. The data for the study was collected through an online survey. The research employed a qualitive survey method, gathering data through both structured and open-ended questions. The numerical results from structured questions were utilized to illustrate and describe the phenomenon. The purpose of the open-ended questions was to highlight crafter’s thoughts, attitudes, and experiences regarding the community aspect of crafting. The survey was distributed to two Facebook crafting groups, emailed to members of two crafting associations, displayed in Helsinki Adult Education Centre classrooms and notice boards, as well as posted on the Adult Education Centre’s blog. A total 250 crafting enthusiasts responded to the survey. According to the research findings, community is experienced both through virtual interactions on various social media platforms and through face-to-face interactions in crafting activities. Community involvement is considered significant in handicraft hobbies. It gives practitioners a sense of belonging and strengthens social relationships. Additionally, community involvement helps in generating ideas and implementing handicraft projects, and it also plays a significant role in practitioners sharing advice and tips with each other. Engaging in communal crafting positively impacts social relationships, increases knowledge and learning, and fosters personal growth. It can be concluded that community involvement has a broad impact on both the process of handicraft creation and the outcome.