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Knitting for Dogs, Cats, and Yarnbombing

May 8, 2015 by Sarah White

yarn bomb canadaJacksonville, Fla., resident Jane Cottrel has been busy knitting scarves for unlikely customers: pugs. She sells wee warmers for pups at $25 a pop and donates the money to pug rescue organizations. She’s made $1,00 so far and has … Read More ...

Knitting News: Knitting More than Your Bit, Knitting for Pets and More

May 1, 2015 by Sarah White

australia knitters cooperativeWith the celebration of ANZAC Day, the Southland Times uncovered the story of Janet Bowie, a knitter who completed 736 pairs of socks for men fighting in Gallipoli and throughout Europe during World War I. In 1919 she was awarded … Read More ...

Knitting News: A Survivor Sweater, Inmates Knit for Charity and a Legacy of Knitting

April 21, 2015 by Sarah White

oklahoma city sweaterThe Oklahoma City bombing happened 20 years ago on Sunday, and one woman who was injured by the blast has knit a special sweater that holds the memories of those who were lost and what has happened since.

Priscilla Salyers … Read More ...

Knitting in the Faroe Islands, and on Outlander

April 10, 2015 by Sarah White

faroe islands knittingI found a couple of fun articles related to knitting this week that I thought you’d enjoy.

First up, a Guardian reporter traveled to the Faroe Islands (a collection of 18 islands about halfway between Norway and Iceland) to learn … Read More ...

Brooklyn Tweed, in Portland

April 9, 2015 by Sarah White

Wool People Winter 2015 is full of warmth and texture.Jared Flood announced on his blog that, after 10 years in New York City — and four and a half years producing yarn — Brooklyn Tweed (Jared and the company) is moving back to the Pacific Northwest. He wrote:… Read More ...

Knitting Warm Fuzzies for Australia’s Animals

April 7, 2015 by Sarah White

knit marsupial pouchesI told you last year about a story calling for people to knit marsupial pouches for animals in Australia who might need a little extra help and warmth after being injured or when babies aren’t with their mamas.

I said … Read More ...

Bolivian Knitters Help Heal Hearts

April 3, 2015 by Sarah White

bolivia knitters heart deviceThe indigenous Aymara women of Bolivia have knitting as part of their heritage, but now they are able to use old skills in a new way by helping make medical devices to save the lives of children born with holes … Read More ...

More Fun Yarn-Related April Fool’s Day News

April 2, 2015 by Sarah White

Yesterday I told you about the call by a Canadian foundation for knitters to make butterfly chrysalises to help save the monarchs. That was probably my favorite April Fool’s Day gag related to knitting, but it certainly wasn’t the only … Read More ...

David Suzuki Calls for Knitters to #knit4monarchs

April 1, 2015 by Sarah White

knit for monarchs april foolsThe David Suzuki Foundation, which provides science-based education, research and policy work in Canada, says that because the population of monarch butterflies has fallen so drastically, humans need to step in and help.

The solution? Knitting chrysalises for caterpillars… Read More ...

Knitting in the News: Help for Dementia Patients and Knitting is Good for You

March 20, 2015 by Sarah White

knit twiddelmuffs for dementia patientsI love stories about how people use knitting to help others, and thankfully there are lots of ways that we can use our needles for good. The staff and patients of Southmead Hospital in the UK (as well as other … Read More ...

Bernat Recalls Tizzy Yarn

March 19, 2015 by Sarah White

bernat tizzy yarn recallI saw a post from Vickie Howell about Bernat’s voluntary recall of its Tizzy yarn.

The yarn, which is a polyester novelty yarn that has twists of fiber protruding from the core, is being pulled over worries that garments made … Read More ...

Chicago Students Learn More than Knitting in Fiber Clubs

March 18, 2015 by Sarah White

teen knitting clubs chicagoI really enjoyed this story from the Chicago Tribune about knitting and fiber arts clubs for high school students.

KnitLAB and BT Lives in the Stitch are projects in North Lawndale where students are paid to produce hand-crafted items and … Read More ...

How to Sit, Stand and Knit to Relieve Pain

March 12, 2015 by Sarah White

shoulder roll gokhale methodI have been pretty well sidelined from knitting all week after I overdid it on Monday, so it was finally time for me to watch the video that Liat Gat shared about relieving shoulder, neck and back pain for knitters… Read More ...

Spring + Summer Knitty is Here

March 11, 2015 by Sarah White

spring summer 2015 knittySee, I wasn’t at all kidding about it being almost spring, because the Spring + Summer Knitty has just been released.

This issue includes 13 patterns for shawls, tops, socks, a sweater, a sleep mask and a baby hat.

In … Read More ...

Knitting in the News: Nerdy Knits, Knitting Fails and Charity Projects

March 6, 2015 by Sarah White

giant sock knitting failBuzzFeed is not a site I love, but they do sometimes have some fun things related to knitting and crafts. This community post from Allie Dahl collects 19 nerdy knits that you’re sure to want to stitch up if you … Read More ...

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