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Yarn strand unravels archaeological find

St Mungo's asks Reading residents to knit woolly hats

The discovery of one tiny piece of wool in an archaeological dig in Maryport may have unlocked an important piece of history.

According to the Times & Star, the scrap of yarn was found at Camp Farm last summer and has led to the unearthing of what appears to be a Christian church.

Dating back to ... read more

Knitting 'offers relief from Parkinson's Disease'

Mulberry 'hires grandmas to hand knit designs'

Knitting is often credited with having therapeutic benefits, and one woman from New Zealand claims that it also helps her to cope with Parkinson's Disease.

Thelma Parkinson, an 88-year-old from Te Aroha, Waikato, told Stuff.co.nz that she had been knitting for more than 80 years and after being d... read more

Dallas yarn bombers decorate historic space

Dallas yarn bombers decorate historic space

Despite its growing popularity over the past few years, residents in Dallas, US are only just waking up to yarn bombing.

But with much ground to make up, the Dallas Yarn Bombers have decided to do something big.

Between now and April 27th visitors to the historic Dallas Heritage Village will find... read more

Parrot nursed back to health in knitted jumpers

Parrot nursed back to health in knitted jumpers

A neglected parrot has been given a new lease of life thanks to some rather snazzy hand-knitted jumpers.

Charlie, a green eclectus parrot, was rescued in 2007 by bird charity Safehaven, which is based in Nottinghamshire, the BBC reports.

When he was found he had plucked out most of his own feathe... read more

Nicholas Hoult 'was addicted to knitting'

Nicholas Hoult 'was addicted to knitting'

Nicholas Hoult is best known as a rising British star in the world of acting, however, he harbours a secret passion for all things crafty.

Speaking to the Evening Standard, the 23-year-old, who is best known for portraying the lead character in About a Boy and Tony Stonem in the first two series ... read more

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