Jonah Larson is an Ethiopian crochet prodigy, actor, philanthropist, fiber artist, entrepreneur, and internet personality who has been featured in several publications including The New York Times and USA Today.
Born Name
Jonah Larson
Nick Name
Jonah
Jonah Larson as seen in a picture that was taken in December 2023, in La Crosse, Wisconsin (Jonah Larson / Instagram)
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Born Place
Ethiopia
Residence
LaCrosse, Wisconsin, United States
Nationality
Occupation
Instagram star, Actor, Philanthropist, Fiber artist, Entrepreneur, Internet personality
Jonah Larson as seen in a picture that was taken in La Crosse, Wisconsin in October 2023 (Jonah Larson / Instagram)
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Jonah is of Ethiopian descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
His crewcut Afro hairstyle and thick eyebrows
Jonah Larson as seen in a picture taken in LaCrosse, Wisconsin in January 2024 (Jonah Larson / Instagram)
Jonah Larson Facts
Christopher and Jennifer Larson adopted him as a baby.
Jonah was raised in LaCrosse, Wisconsin.
He began learning crochet at the mere age of five through videos on YouTube.
At the age of 11, Jonah began selling his crotchety through his business named Jonah’s Hands. At the same time, he also published his first book titled “Hello, Crochet Friend.”
Jonah is a dedicated philanthropist and has raised thousands of dollars to help children in the rural area of Ethiopia where he originally belonged. The funds he incurred had been put towards building a library and science lab for more than 2,000 students. He has also helped construct suitable restroom facilities and outfitted classrooms with desks.
In the past, Jonah was chosen to be a news correspondent for The Drew Barrymore Show.