Knitting site Ravelry bans pro-Trump content for ‘white supremacy’
Knitters and crocheters are divided over the site’s new policy to ban pro-Trump content while allowing anti-Trump sentiment to flourish. Continue reading
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Hundreds attend Fibre Arts Festival and Sale in Peterborough
The Fibre Arts Festival, hosted by the Peterborough Weavers’ & Spinners’ Guild, is a unique attraction for devotees of all things crafty. Continue reading
‘Socks by Bob’ is looking for help
“Socks by Bob” has expanded to more than just socks, adding toques and neck warmers to their donation pile. Continue reading
Airdrie seniors bring winter warmth to Calgary homeless shelter
By Gil Tucker Reporter
Airdrie women put their favourite hobby to very good use by knitting blankets for those using a Calgary homeless shelter. Continue reading
Close-knit New Brunswick sisterhood helping people in need
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
A group of holy sisters called Busy Hands knits blankets, mitts and scarves to sell and raise money for people in need. Continue reading
Pointe-Claire sheep to chow down on the grass of Edgewater Park this month
The city of Pointe-Claire will let sheep tend to the grass of Edgewater Park as a pilot project called Eco-Grazing. Continue reading
Better Winnipeg: Festival du Voyageur toques support stroke survivors
Handmade toques create a special bond between Festival du Voyageur and stroke survivors Continue reading
Pierrefonds elementary school adds knitting to lunch for a good cause
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
The St. Charles Elementary Knitting Club counts 76 members among four grades, and they are all learning the craft to benefit charities. Continue reading
Knitting at school: Pierrefonds kids take part in lunchtime program
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
Children at Terry Fox Elementary School are taking part in a knitting lunchtime program. Continue reading
Montrealers knit Izzy Dolls for impoverished children in developing nations
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
While on a mine-clearing operation in Croatia in 1994, Master Cpl. Mark Isfeld was killed. The Izzy Dolls, as they are called, were named after him. Continue reading