Fundraisers & Events
Ann Hood is Coming! October 28
Project Knitwell and One More Page Books are pleased to host author Ann Hood on Saturday October 28 at 2 pm for a conversation about the comfort of knitting, reading, writing, and more. Ann Hood is the author of The Knitting Circle, Knitting Yarns, Knitting Pearls,...
Yarn and Yoga October 1st!
Join us on October 1 at The Source Yoga Studio in McLean for "Yarn and Yoga." Always a great way to meet old and new friends, do some yoga with a wonderful instructor and enjoy a knitting session (all levels welcome). This is our annual fundraiser that helps support...
Knit Chemo Caps and Knockers at VHC
Join Project Knitwell during Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Virginia Hospital Center (VHC), and to learn to knit a chemo cap or a knocker (prosthesis) Both new and experienced knitters are invited to participate and experience the wellness benefits of knitting. ...
Save the Date: Saturday October 28
Save the Date: Saturday October 28 at 2pm. Project Knitwell and One More Page Books in Arlington will be hosting author Ann Hood for a conversation about the comfort of knitting, writing, reading, and more. More details coming soon!
KNIT-A-LONG with Project Knitwell
Join us for Project Knitwell’s first ever KNIT-A-LONG (KAL)! Join the Sock Knitting Wave! Starting July 26 and continuing through Labor Day we’ll be knitting “Matt’s Socks” to raise awareness of knitting as a way to cope with stressful situations and to promote...
Project Knitwell at Fibernate Fiber Farmer’s Market
On March 25, Project Knitwell will be at Fibernate Fiber Farmer's Market! Come join us to learn about Project Knitwell, check out our knitting publications and pick up a Matt's Socks Kit. About the event: Join Fibernate with over a dozen vendors for an afternoon of...
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