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A Look at Knitting in the Nook at Smith Center for Healing and the Arts*

by Project Knitwell | Apr 1, 2020 | News, Volunteer News

Ann, a Project Knitwell volunteer, has worked with participants at several program sites including Street Sense, N Street Village, and the Smith Center for Healing and the Arts (Smith Center). An accomplished knitter, she is known for her intricately designed socks...
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Always a joy to see what is created from the new y Always a joy to see what is created from the new yarns we share with the busy hands at our CCDA @catholiccharitiescda groups welcoming newly arrived Afghan families. Now helping new knitters cast on in Arlington AND Woodbridge, Virginia! #KnittingforResilience #KnittingforComfort #KnittingforWellness
Join in with knitters from around the globe to pro Join in with knitters from around the globe to provide knitting materials and instruction to more people facing stressful circumstances! You can create a personal Knitathon page in Network for Good. #linkinbio With a minimum donation of $25 join our zoom sessions on March 18th for some fun speakers sharing more inspiration on why knitting is good for you! https://projectknitwell.org/2023-knitathon/ Share more about the Knitathon to help #ProjectKnitwell raise awareness of the wellness benefits of knitting. We welcome sharing of all PK images and stories. Thank you for supporting our mission to help more people facing challenges find the comfort of knitting! #KnittingforWellness #KnittingforResilience #Knitathon
Today you could teach someone to knit as a tool f Today you could teach someone to knit as a tool for wellness, comfort, and community. "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr You can also support Project Knitwell’s mission to teach more people how to knit, by helping us purchase more yarn and supplies for those facing challenges in hospitals and community centers. In 2022, we were able to provide over 106,025 yards of yarn which would stretch more than 60 miles! Help us expand that reach! #linkinbio #KnittingforResilience #KnittingforWellness
In 2022, thanks to our supporters #ProjectKnitwell In 2022, thanks to our supporters #ProjectKnitwell volunteers taught people to knit in a combined total of over 700 hours comforting those facing stressful circumstances across 22 states, 23 countries, and six continents! Learn more at #linkinbio or https://projectknitwell.org/impact-overview/ #KnittingforWellness #KnittingforResilience #TheLightWeCarry
On this #WellnessWednesday we celebrate a recent p On this #WellnessWednesday we celebrate a recent patient we taught to knit who was doubly happy to share her first projects with her grandson and his bunny. This adorable matching scarf set represents how #knittingforcomfort can help both the recipient and the creator. Also, her beautiful long mitts showcase the #powerofcolor! Join our #ProjectKnitwell Georgetown AHP Color Cafe class to chat more about color theory - January classes are at 1pm on Thursdays, February classes are 9am on Fridays #linkinbio
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