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2022 World Wide Knit in Public Day
Project Knitwell is proud to be a beneficiary charity of National Harbor's World Wide Knit in Public (WWKIP) Day on June 11, 2022 from 11am – 3pm in the main plaza and pavilion area at waterfront. Visit www.nationalharbor.com for more information on the location....
Knitting and Building Resilience
Our mission at Project Knitwell is to provide opportunities for those facing stressful situations to learn to knit and build resilience at the same time. Resilience is typically defined as the capacity to recover from difficult life events. In the last decade, Project...
PK’s Mission Explained: “Building Our Blueprint of Wellness, Comfort, and Community”
The foundation of Project Knitwell’s mission is “Knitting with a Purpose: Wellness, Comfort and Community.” These three pillars structure our work. Through these three core principles, we build an infrastructure that supports the overall well-being of those we serve....
Giving Season 2021
The Giving Season has begun! This season of gratitude draws us to think about how we can help those facing stressful situations find wellness, comfort, and community through knitting. Project Knitwell continues to expand our reach and receive more national...
PK Volunteers Share Knitting and Community with Afghan Refugees
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 joined...
10th Anniversary Event & Auction
We invite everyone to join us virtually on October 6 for our Celebration! We look forward to hosting Suzan Colón in a lively conversation about how she founded MedKNITation and how she uses knitting in her approach to wellness. Also, join us as we look back on PK's...
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“The knitting program has been wonderful for both patients and family members. Socially, it gives the family members something to do. Often many of the moms won’t leave their room, but they will for a knitting class. Many friendships have been forged because of this program. It connects them to a community. Even patients who speak different languages have learned to knit – there is no language barrier. It is good to see patients in bed knitting and enjoying themselves.”
