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They're hoping to knit a community
The Free Lance-Star Knitting and crocheting are exploding in popularity. Stars such as Julia Roberts, Julianna Margulies and Sarah Jessica Parker do it, but so do plenty of young women as well as those their mothers' age. Locally, there are knitting groups that meet … |
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A French knitter knits the news
OregonLive.com (blog) We bring you this nifty story from the BBC, which features a French knitter who re-creates news stories with knitted dolls. Yes, we realize that kinda sounds like a cry for help — like, really, she has no people in her life who need socks? … |
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In pictures: Knitting the news for the 'Delit Maille'
BBC News Anna, from Lille, France, recreates news events by knitting dolls and posting images on a blog, which is called Delit Maille (in English, Criminal Stitch) in honour of the Daily Mail. Taking a personal perspective of notable stories, this one shows … |
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Knit One, Purl Two, Storytime & More
Patch.com Hill & Harbor Knitting and Crocheting Group: This relatively new group meets weekly at the East Greenwich Free Library, beginners and experienced alike. All are welcome. From 1 to 3 pm Winter Writing Group signup: The North Kingstown Arts Council will … |
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Knitting & Social Media, pt. 2: When It's Too Good to be True…
Business 2 Community By Ken Mueller, Published December 27, 2011 As I work with businesses and non-profits I hear a lot of horror stories about ways in which some marketers, agencies, SEO, and social media consultants have approached them. Promises are made, many of which … |
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Knitting Group Donates Year's Work to Evanston Families
Patch.com By Jordan Graham For the holidays, members of the knitting group at the Mather Place of Wilmette donated over 160 pieces of hand-knit, cold-weather gear to the Infant Welfare Society of Evanston, a local nonprofit offering family support services. … |
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Yash keeps 4 generations warm
Times of India KITCHLU NAGAR: Winters are a best time for 82-year-old Yash Rani Mahajan of Kitchlu Nagar as she sits for hours at a stretch deftly knitting wool into sweaters, gloves, socks and caps. Starting at the age of 11, she has knit more than 2000 sweaters and … |
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Knitting club gets dogs warm for Christmas
Your Local Guardian By Louise Robertson » A knitting club at a care home made little blankets for rescue dogs to keep warm over Christmas. Woking-based SOS Dog Rescue visited Linwood Care Home, in Thames Ditton, on Friday, December 16. Ethelwyn Lee, 85, said: “I feel all … |
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St. Andrew's knitting, crocheting group in Randolph donates creations
Dailyrecord.com St. Andrew's Greek Orthodox Church hosts the St. Andrew Philoptochos Society, a knitting and crocheting group that meets weekly to make blankets and other warm items for hospitals and nursing homes. / KAREN MANCINELLI/FOR NJ PRESS MEDIA The St. Andrew … |
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Knitting for fun, for fashion and for sanity
Minneapolis Star Tribune At knitting shops around the county, the craft is booming, and two classes are coming up at area libraries. Pat Wiese of Prior Lake, Karla Underwood of Shakopee and Shari Besser of Prior Lake spent some quality time with their WIPs – works in progress … |
