Knitting
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Quebec high school students crafting for a good causeThe Grade 11 leadership class at John Rennie High School focuses on projects that give back to the community. This one has a more personal connection to members of the school.EducationMay 20
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Volunteers knit baby baskets to help those grieving pregnancy and infant loss in Alta., Sask."We just wanted to provide that soft barrier, but still be able to hold and feel all the creases of your baby," said board member Vanessa Braun.FeaturesOct 26, 2020
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U of A library staff knitting the curve of COVID-19 cases across CanadaIf graphs and charts aren’t your thing, there’s a unique way to keep track of new COVID-19 cases.CanadaSep 5, 2020
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Halifax non-profit offers new skills to seniors in nursing homes amid COVID-19Non-profit Seniors with Skills is on a mission to end the social isolation of seniors across the globe.CanadaJun 1, 2020
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Coronavirus: 94-year old Kingston senior keeps busy with her knittingJohanna Klaassen is passionate about her knitting, and during the COVID pandemic, she has crocheted a 40-square blanket she has nicknamed her COVID blanket.CanadaMay 16, 2020
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Creepy crochet: Doctors grow human ‘skin yarn’ for stitching up cutsFrench researchers have used human cells to grow a skin-crawling replacement for surgical thread.TrendingFeb 6, 2020
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Montrealer knits thousands of baby hats for newborns at Jewish General HospitalBarbara Eusanio never expected the hats to have the impact they have had on her or the new families.FeaturesDec 31, 2019
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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.WorldJun 25, 2019
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Hundreds attend Fibre Arts Festival and Sale in PeterboroughThe Fibre Arts Festival, hosted by the Peterborough Weavers' & Spinners' Guild, is a unique attraction for devotees of all things crafty.CanadaMar 16, 2019
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‘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.CanadaFeb 20, 2019
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