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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...
Impact Overview
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...
Program Updates: November 2022
On November 13, World Kindness Day, we were grateful to share our knitting for resilience at the Arthouse NYC’s Hero Art Project honoring “healthcare workers from around the world who have lost their lives while fighting COVID-19 and selflessly saving the lives of...
Giving Tuesday 2022
Giving Tuesday is an initiative designed to kick off a season of giving and gratitude. Giving Tuesday this year is November 29 and serves as an opportunity to celebrate generosity as nonprofits and businesses partner with each other. We very much appreciate...
Knitting as a Metaphor (Part 2)
The comfort of knitting can nourish our personal wellness and nurture community. At Project Knitwell, we create a tight knit community through the rhythmic craft of knitting. Knitting can serve as a metaphorical doorbell to open doors to new friendships and...
Project Knitwell’s 12th Birthday Auction
The work of Project Knitwell helps people facing challenges learn to knit for wellness, comfort, and community. Your support will help Project Knitwell work towards our common goal: to help create healthier communities. Our primary mission is to help people facing...
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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.”
