Carol Chiarello Those of us Knit Wits who stay here all summer long are keeping busy. In the last month we had a lesson on creating crochet-edged lap robes, mainly donated to veterans and sometimes used also as baby blankets to various charities. Lorna and Georgiann were our teachers for this class, which provided fleece…
Carol Chiarello The first Wednesday of each month is “Show and Tell.” Members show projects they have been working on, and the rest of the group oohs and ahhhs over the beautiful items. This is a chance for everyone to get ideas for our next project and with luck maybe even using up some stash…
Carol Chiarello A recent article in the New York Times touted the health benefits of knitting. A doctor noted that “the repetitive action of needlework can induce a relaxed state like that associated with meditation and yoga.” We also know that knitting and crocheting can lower heart rate and blood pressure and reduce harmful blood…
Carol Chiarello The Knit-Wits held their fifth annual baby shower in collaboration with SaddleBrooke Tucson Troop Support. Barb Carter spoke to our members to explain how many baby baskets are prepared for needy military families. Knit-Wits members knit or crochet baby blankets, sweaters, hats and booties for donation into the baskets. In addition many members…