Upcoming Events: June 2023

Worldwide Knit in Public Day Saturday, June 10 You are invited to join an informal gathering of Project Knitwell volunteers who will be knitting outside fibre space in Old Town Alexandria from 11:00am – 3:00pm. Bring your knitting, a chair, and enjoy some time with...

2023 Knitathon

UPDATE MARCH 19, 2023: Did you miss our live 2023 Knitathon sessions but are curious to watch the recorded sessions? They are available for viewing with a $25 minimum donation, which will support a program kit! We’ll send you the video replays, links to the resources...

Knitting as a mentoring connection

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...

PK in Pathways Magazine

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...

A Close-Knit Third Place

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...