by Project Knitwell | Feb 6, 2023 | Events, Knitting Community, Volunteer Blog, Volunteer News
If you will be in NYC for Vogue Knitting Live, join us on the live Interview stage on Sunday, February 12 from 11:45am–12:15pm where Suzan Colon will interview our board member Terri Haynes on her experience with knitting for wellness, comfort, and community.... by Project Knitwell | Oct 19, 2021 | News, Volunteer Blog
Our volunteers who worked with the Afghan refugee women at the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington (CCDA) witnessed first-hand the power and potential of Project Knitwell’s mission. Each Friday morning, the women were greeted by the staff at CCDA and... by Project Knitwell | Jan 14, 2021 | News, Volunteer Blog
So now we’re all on something like Day 5,823 of the pandemic. OK, so it only feels like it’s been forever. Reflecting on my pandemic life, I realized that flexibility is really important and helping in coping with our odd new realities. Some examples in our house: No... by Project Knitwell | Sep 11, 2020 | News, Volunteer Blog
I know, I know … this COVID time is weird. It’s strange. It can be boring. It can be tense, frustrating, scary. I’m usually an optimist (my blood type is even B-positive, LOL), so I am finding ways to enjoy my pandemic shut-in time. The best way I can illustrate this... by Project Knitwell | Aug 7, 2020 | News, Volunteer Blog
Northern Vermont is a definite change from DC — the cooler temps and profusion of green hillsides bring a natural calm to everyday life. But folks here have had to adjust just as we have in the cities — co-op markets are limited to 4 people at a time, restaurants are... by Project Knitwell | Jul 22, 2020 | News, Volunteer Blog
After our inaugural blog piece about knitting during Covid-19, I suggested “summer knitting” as a topic because, after all, it is July. However, I didn’t realize we would be weathering a 19-day marathon heat wave of over 90 degrees. I am talking about it being so hot...