by Project Knitwell | Jan 26, 2023 | Knitting Community, News
Imagine a world where everyone feels supported and understood. As we recognize National Mentoring Month, we celebrate our ability to use knitting as a conduit to connect with others. Many people learn to knit from a person they also see as a mentor. People of all ages... by Project Knitwell | Jan 20, 2023 | Knitting Community, News
Dear Michelle, Thank you for writing about knitting as a tool for hope and resilience in The Light We Carry. Your message of the “power of small” resonates with my core beliefs about knitting as Executive Director of Project Knitwell, a DC based nonprofit... by Project Knitwell | Jan 13, 2023 | Knitting Community, News
The Winter 2022–2023 edition of Pathways Magazine includes a 3-page feature on Project Knitwell, highlighting our programs and the wellness benefits of knitting. “Learning to knit is a process and everyone learns at their own pace. The resources and volunteers... by Project Knitwell | Jan 9, 2023 | Events, News
It’s a Knitathon, a la Gilmore Girls or a throw back to your Readathon days in school! On March 18, 2023, bring your current work, start a new project, or explore a new skill. Join us to learn more about why the art of knitting is excellent exercise for our brains.... by Project Knitwell | Dec 16, 2022 | Knitting Community, News, Research
Who is in your close-knit community? Do you feel like you have a fabric of connection to those around you? Our local yarn shops (LYS) work to create tight knit communities. Supporting our local arts communities including your LYS can help provide a “third place” to... by Project Knitwell | Dec 13, 2022 | News, Program Updates, Research, Volunteer News
At Project Knitwell, our mission is to provide opportunities for those facing stressful situations to learn to knit and build resilience at the same time. Our volunteers contribute more than 700 hours per year to knitting instructional programs and community outreach...
