Art Student’s Crocheted Creations Spark Conversation, Community, and Connection
February 4, 2026
What began as a pandemic hobby for Adayna Wallace has evolved into a passion project, a campus conversation starter, and a possible future club at Rutgers–Camden.
The sophomore visual arts major and Honors College student can be seen around the university wearing her own creations of crocheted wares, like her hats emblazoned with the recognizable Rutgers block R graphic. Students and administrators have often stopped to ask Wallace about her woven work, which has grown into an entire collection with different styles and stitches.
And while she’s happy to share her knowledge, crocheting is just one facet of this first-generation student’s very full life on campus. Wallace is pursuing dual concentrations in animation and painting & drawing within the visual arts program and is considering pursuing a BFA. She balances a full arts course load with an on-campus job at the Visual, Media, and Performing Arts office, serves as a resident assistant, and stays active in multiple organizations including the Animation Alliance, Tri-Alpha Honors Society, and TRiO.