One Million Squares. One Voice Against Dementia

One Square. One Story. One Million Acts of love.

Dementia is the leading cause of death in the UK*. With an estimated 55 million people living with the disease globally, and 1 million people in the UK**, it is time to crochet and/or knit our stories together. Join the movement to honour those we love, one stitch at a time.

What is the 1 Million Squares Project?

A community project brought to you by Dementia Sphere bringing people together through craft and compassion. Each square represents a person affected by the disease, a family navigating the journey, and a voice that matters. Together, we show the world that dementia does not erase love, identity or dignity

This project transforms quiet creativity into visible solidarity.

When someone makes a square, they are saying:

‘You are not forgotten.’

‘You are not invisible.’

‘You matter.’

Make a square.

Dedicate it.

Be part of something bigger

How to Participate - A 3-step process

1. Make a Square

Crochet and/or knit a 4in (10cm) square.

Any colour, any pattern.

Beginner or expert.

2. Dedicate your Square

Dedicate your square to someone living with dementia/passed away from it.

Think of a ‘pet name/nickname’ or alias for your loved one and 4 attributes of that person.

3. Share your Square

Snap and share a photo of your square with the 4 attributes on social media and tag 3 friends using our hashtag – #1millionsquares

Other hastags:

#SquaresForDementia

#OneSquareOneStory

#CrochetForDementia

#KnitForDementia

#UKCrochet

#LondonKnits

#DementiaAwarenessUK

Who can join?

Anyone can join.

Individuals, families, schools, care homes, knitting/crochet groups, or even corporate teams.

You don’t need to be an expert – you just need heart.

Sources

* https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/(Alzheimer’s Research UK, 2026)

** https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/blog/how-many-people-have-dementia-uk (Alzheimer’s Society, 2026)