News Articles Archive
5th February 2013
Knitters in Enfield, London are using their nimble-fingered skills to help with a nationwide scheme in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
The charity is calling on people across the country to gather their yarns and knitting needles and knit some cosy leg warmers for people with the disorder.
But ... read more
4th February 2013
Crocheters in Yorkshire are being given a chance to expand their skills, learning whole new ways to turn top quality yarns into amazing garments and fabrics.
Judith Schur, a shopkeeper in Tadcaster, told the Wetherby News that keeping busy with crafts was the perfect way to fend off the winter bl... read more
31st January 2013
The passing of a centenarian is always a sad occasion, but with such an illustrious past, Gertrude King's death has seen tributes flooding in.
Gertrude, who lived at Littleover Nursing Home, built up a reputation as a formidable knitter, and was even responsible for giving knitting demonstrations... read more
30th January 2013
Grandmothers in Vancouver are making it their business to teach knitting skills to the next generation as part of a new project.
Vernon's Knitting Grannies have been helping local high school students knit one purl one in order to bring joy to patients at the Children's Hospital in Vancouver and ... read more
28th January 2013
A kind-hearted crocheter is once again appealing to her local community for yarn to enable her to continue her charity work.
Terri Williams from Duluth, Minnesota, has been giving away free mittens, hats and scarves to those in need over the past seven years, however relies upon donations to carr... read more
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