Spinners find relaxation in the fiber arts Feb 4, 2008
Meston was experienced at knitting and crocheting, having started before she was 10 years old. Her familiarity with yarns probably inspired her desire to learn more about weaving and spinning, she said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Anne Martell Feb 3, 2008
Other hobbies included sewing, knitting and crocheting. She is survived by her son, Douglas Martell, of Santa Rosa; daughter, Nina Johnson, of Sacramento; and sister, Rosella Anderson, of Rockford, Ill. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Many are wearing her handiwork Jan 28, 2008
She has been knitting and crocheting since she was 11 and gives away most of her work ... Naomi Mauck has a routine: Mornings are for volunteering, and afternoons and evenings are for knitting and crocheting. (Fresno Bee)
Litwiller to retire, plans to keep comforting the families of the dying Jan 10, 2008
This special ministry for the dying involves community volunteers knitting and crocheting prayer shawls for Pleasantview. The shawls give each resident's family a way to be comforted. (Kalona News, IA)
Stuck at home Jan 8, 2008
It's soothing, relaxing, even a little bit trendy, although maybe not as edgy as knitting and crocheting, which have been adopted by a new generation of young people and artists (at New York's Museum of Arts and Design last year, one exhibit was titled "Radical Lace and Subversive Knitting"). But needlepoint has its own loyal following, especially in Pittsburgh, which boasts three stores dedicated to the craft, in Sewickley, Mt. Lebanon and Point Breeze. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Mass. woman slain in Tenn. Jan 2, 2008
Gail Clark, who was fond of knitting and crocheting, had five children, 22 grandchildren, and several great grandchildren, Bruce Clark said. He described his sister-in-law as a kind woman who moved to Tennessee from New Hampshire with her family about two years ago. (Boston Globe)
Good Shepherd ministry providing prayer shawls (16) Jan 1, 2008
Dahlgren teaches knitting and crocheting to anyone who would like to participate and invites those who would like to bring a prayer shawl ministry to their own church to attend the next group meeting in the church parish hall at 200 West College at 9:30 a.m., Dec. 31. Those who would like to learn to knit need to bring size 11 knitting needles. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Obituaries for Monday, December 31, 2007 Dec 31, 2007
In her spare time she enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She is survived by her husband, Donald; her children, Robert David Christenson of La Crosse, Patrick E. Christenson of La Crosse, Nancy Ida Christenson of La Crosse, Rebecca Lee Christenson of Wisconsin Dells, Wis. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Personal Health: Mental reserves keep brains agile Dec 12, 2007
In my 60s I took up knitting and crocheting and am now learning Spanish. My husband is a fanatical puzzle-doer who recently added Sudoku to the crosswords and double-crostics he carries around with him. (International Herald Tribune)
Handmade gifts provide loving touch Dec 11, 2007
But knitting and crocheting come with some baggage, Adkins admitted. "People think they need some special gifts to knit or crochet," she said. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Kids raising money to fight poverty Dec 10, 2007
Fourth- and fifth-graders at Meadow Drive Elementary School have begun knitting and crocheting scarves, shawls and hats for Care to Knit, a Deer Park-based organization that provides handmade clothing to local shelters, hospitals and nursing homes. "These students realize that some families aren't nearly as fortunate as they are," said learning specialist Mary Kenny, who directs the school's Crafters for a Cause club. (Newsday -- Sports)
Christmas Eve Quick Knit & Crochet Nov 29, 2007
Less than 24 hours to go, and the Christmas knitting and crocheting aren t finished, not to mention the wrapping and other preparations that need to be completed. There s no need to be worried because there is a gift for everyone just waiting around most knitters or crocheters homes. (Suite101.com)
Mary Walker Phillips, 83; artistic knitter Nov 25, 2007
As a child, Phillips was often ill and forced to stay indoors, so she spent her time knitting and crocheting in the traditional fashion. Weaving was her first avocation; partly because of the influence of her mother's close friend, Dorothy Wright Liebes, a noted weaving designer. (Los Angeles Times)
Hand Pain in Fiber Art Nov 20, 2007
Knitting and crocheting should never be painful ... Knitting and crocheting should be fun, not painful ... Sometimes, it helps to simply rotate projects or to switch back and forth between knitting and crocheting. (Suite101.com)
Day in / day out area entertainment guide Nov 3, 2007
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Knitting with Beads Oct 19, 2007
A super-hot trend is to add beads to your knitting and crocheting. Here's the biggest secret you need to know if you want to work with beads. (Suite101.com)
Cancer fight hits home for 'Pink Scarf Lady' Oct 8, 2007
Lacher would like to get people knitting and crocheting in communities across the country. "When people pull together, it's just amazing what we can all do," she said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Expo an inspiring start to the needlework season Oct 3, 2007
Members of local fiber guilds demonstrated spinning, carding, weaving, knitting and crocheting during Guild Day at the weekend Yarn Expo IV.. SLIDE SHOW. (Anchorage Daily News)
Circling the Square, Sept. 27 Oct 2, 2007
Deborah and Larry McBeth of Danvers are assistant superintendents of the Family Living Center at Coolidge Hall; Karin Symmes of Essex, formerly of Danvers, is chairwoman of the knitting and crocheting divisions; Virginia Roaf and Dot Gibney, both of Peabody but former longtime townies, co-chair the flower show, as usual. Cathy Gareri, a past president of the Danvers Garden Club, has some title to do with the judged flower show and the arrangements that are always a special part of the fair. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Senior Spirit Oct 2, 2007
Knitting and crocheting: Group knitting and crocheting sessions are Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m.. Irene M. O Brien is director of the North Andover Senior Center. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Betty Jean Slade Sep 15, 2007
She was a member of the First Christian Church, Rochester, and enjoyed cross stitching, knitting and crocheting. Survivors include her son, Rev. Woody and wife Barbara Slade, Rochester; grandson, Mark and wife Lisa Slade, Chesterton; great granddaughter, Kristen Slade, Chesterton. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Obituaries for Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007 Sep 13, 2007
Mickey enjoyed quilting, knitting and crocheting, especially baby quilts for everyone she knew. She made friends wherever she went and loved keeping in touch with relatives and friends by writing letters. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Former owner to privatize Spinrite Sep 8, 2007
At the time, Spinrite was enjoying record sales and earnings due in part to a knitting and crocheting craze in North America. But the fad came to an end in late 2005, and by the second quarter of last year, sales had dropped 70 per cent from the same quarter of 2005. (Waterloo Record)
Knitted with love: Local ministry helps comfort others with handmade shawls Sep 1, 2007
In addition to knitting and crocheting at home, the Loving Arms group meets once a month to work on the shawls and share their experiences with the ministry. When shawls are completed, they are blessed by the pastor before they are given to the recipients. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Obituaries for Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007 Aug 15, 2007
Betty was the knitting and crocheting superintendent at the fair for many years and was an avid bowler for over 30 years. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and was a member of the Joanna Circle. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Tolland County 4-H Fair fun for all Aug 11, 2007
Not only do the children compete with animals, but they also have other competitions in areas such as photography, home furnishings, knitting and crocheting, vegetables, food preservation, baking, leisure pleasures, arts and crafts, and flowers. Liz Henson of the Henson Menagerie said that the kids do it all, from caring for the animals to filling out the paperwork. (Journal Inquirer, CT)
Sentinel Morning Update: Silver Spring approves liquor license transfer for Wegmans Jul 26, 2007
Knitting to aid wounded soldiers -- Knitting and crocheting have been a part of Ann Marie Brown's life since she was 7, but it wasn't until a month ago that her hobby would begin to directly affect others. In June, Brown started a project that would allow those in the community to help wounded soldiers in local hospitals by knitting afghans, or lap robes. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Park Bank plans to open Sparta branch Jul 22, 2007
Kathryn Ashley owns the new business, which sells yarn, fiber, knitting and crocheting books, and other supplies for fiber arts. There s a knitting social (at the store) on Monday nights from 4 to 7 p.m., Ashley said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Elizabeth Carpenter Jul 17, 2007
She enjoyed sewing, knitting and crocheting. She also enjoyed doll collecting and making doll clothing. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Open class knitting and crocheting (A27) results: Jul 13, 2007
Open class knitting and crocheting (A27) results. Knitting and Crocheting - Knitting - Slippers ... Knitting and Crocheting - Knitting - One pair of two needle mittens. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Senior citizen cultural arts (D18), knitting and crocheting (D27) and home furnishings (D28) results: Jul 13, 2007
Senior citizen cultural arts (D18), knitting and crocheting (D27) and home furnishings (D28) results. Sr. Citizen/Cultural Arts - Cultural Arts - Craft, any material. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Youngsters keep busy with camps while out of school Jun 15, 2007
They learn all kinds of knitting and crocheting. With the scorching heat, Johnson said the hands-on history camp does allow for one modern luxury. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
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Marks said she knows a lot of people in the area also enjoy knitting and crocheting, and if you re interested in getting involved you can drop off finished afghans between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at Lucinda s Country Crafts, 8821 West Branch Highway, Lewisburg. Arrangements can also be made for items to be picked up. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
New merchant attitude taking hold May 29, 2007
They include the Old Brick House, a furniture store, and the Fiber Factory, a retailer of knitting and crocheting supplies and classes. "It's the only time some of them can take care of their personal business when they're open Tuesday through Saturday," said Tom Verploegen, president of Downtown Mesa Association, a business district improvement organization. (AZCentral -- Business)
Obituaries for Sunday, April 22, 2007 Apr 22, 2007
She loved playing her violin and enjoyed gardening, sewing, knitting and crocheting. She gave knitted or crocheted slippers, afghans and sweaters to family and friends at Christmas and for weddings and births. (Enterprise-Journal)
Arnold plans Library week Apr 17, 2007
A knitting and crocheting group will meet from 2:30 to 4 p.m. April 17. All experience levels are welcome at the event. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Prayer and comfort Apr 14, 2007
Their intent was to combine their love of knitting and crocheting with a spiritual ministry. In December, Sparks and Swick initiated a Prayer Shawl Ministry at the First Presbyterian Church in Mattoon. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Obituaries - 4/4/2007 Apr 5, 2007
She enjoyed gardening, bird watching, hunting, and knitting and crocheting afghans and socks. Florence was active in four bible studies, a charter member of the Church of Nazarene in Danbury and a member of the Women s Aglow. (Grantsburg Burnett County Sentinel, WI)
Cheryl Elaine Rupe Mar 31, 2007
Cheryl's favorite hobby was knitting and crocheting. She spent many long hours making things for family and friends as well as giving lessons. (Knoxville Journal Express, IA)
They call her 'Miss Ellie' Mar 29, 2007
During the winter she travels a lot, visits friends and relatives, and does a little of the knitting and crocheting she enjoys. But when spring is in the air, she is ready to get back on her sea legs and rejoin her ship for more new discoveries. (Pasadena Citizen, TX)
Sisters aim to maintain Norwegian traditions Feb 17, 2007
Also offered are demonstrations in making Norwegian foods like lefse, krumkaka, goro and rosettes; courses in different styles of sewing including knitting and crocheting, tatting and embroidery; and art classes in watercolor and rosemaling, a type of decorative painting. The courses are a bargain, often just $50 for a semester's worth of lessons. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Volunteers Make Quilts for Hospice Feb 10, 2007
Volunteers have been busy knitting and crocheting more than 150, 7 x 9 inch yarn swatches. The colorful squares will be pieced together into lap quilts. (R News)
ON A COMEBACK Feb 8, 2007
I wished I were a knitter after visiting E.J. Yarns (445 Benefit St., 401-722-4447), a cozy place brimming with knitting and crocheting supplies. In a nice community service, the store also collects hats, mittens, scarves, and blankets for charity. (Boston Globe)
SENIOR ACTIVITIES Feb 4, 2007
Classes and activities include arts and crafts, billiards, bingo, knitting and crocheting, line dancing and card games ... Activities include acting classes, computer classes, knitting and crocheting, exercise classes, tai chi, yoga, watercolor, dance classes, pingpong, card games, field trips and monthly special events. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Life)
Obituaries from the week of January 31, 2007 Feb 1, 2007
As well as sewing, her many hobbies included reading, puzzles, soduku, bridge, solitaire, dominoes, knitting and crocheting, to name a few. However, she especially enjoyed spoiling her beloved cat Emma. (Forest Republican, WI)
More of this story Jan 30, 2007
The classes include Mexican train dominoes, Canasta, art workshops, basket weaving, chair weaving, beginning computers plus using your computer for digital photography (this class will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m.) knitting and crocheting, beginning organ, uilting, line dancing, bird watching. Also this week. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Stella F. Hlywa Jan 18, 2007
She also enjoyed knitting and crocheting. Stella was a motivator and an inspiration to those around her. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
LISA MARIA BOYLES: Stitches bind together generations Jan 2, 2007
LISA MARIA BOYLES: Stitches bind together generations By Lisa Maria Boyles 01/02/07 04:03:21 In today's hurry-up, high-tech, wi-fi, MySpace world, it would seem like life might be too fast for old-fashioned arts, like sewing, knitting and crocheting. Happily, this is not the case. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Knitters help keep hospital newborns warm with caps Jan 1, 2007
The slight, tapping sound of knitting and crocheting needles often can be heard at Leesburg Regional Medical Center and Florida Waterman Hospital. It's the sound of hospital auxiliary members making caps and blankets for just-delivered babies and assorted garments for other patients. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
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Wombacher and Auturo Spindola, wellness center director, donated the knitting and crocheting supplies for the blankets. Anyone who would like to donate knitting or crocheting supplies so the project can continue should call 563-9656 for more information. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
• Phyllis Sides: Missing teen's saga has many believing in guardian angels Dec 7, 2006
"Knit one, purl two The Lakeside Knitters isn't the only group in town making caps for the Save the Children campaign. The Junior Women's Club of Racine is also busy knitting and crocheting caps for Save the Children, according to Shirley Fentz.Joan Suhr of Lakeside hopes other stitchers will be inspired to participate in the program. There's still time, if you have a spare moment. Action kits - complete with guidelines, patterns, and letter forms - are available for download at or or call (800)... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Family Yarn Shop Teaches Handicrafts Dec 5, 2006
By Sophie Barth - 1 Dec 2006. Photo by Adam Grimshaw Heindselman's located on Center Street in Provo, holds a large variety of yarns and sewing materials. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Slowed by health, she still touches others Dec 3, 2006
She helps by knitting and crocheting, skills she learned as a child in Slovakia. She donates many creations to Birthright, an organization that helps young, unwed mothers, and to area hospitals. (Albany Times Union)
Obituaries, Nov. 15, 2006 Nov 20, 2006
She was an avid gardener, a wonderful cook, and enjoyed knitting and crocheting. Services will be at 1 p.m. today at Baldwin, Nowell and Clark Funeral Directors Chapel in Pontotoc with Bro. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Spinning a good yarn: Karen Feegle keeps the wheel going round and round Nov 19, 2006
Feegle's collection of antique and reproduction spinning wheels is on display in her store; she plans to hold spinning classes in addition to knitting and crocheting. "I love the look on the faces of adults and children when they get how it's done," she said. (The Daily Reflector)
Artists of Rappahannock: Focus on Amissville Oct 26, 2006
Says she, "Mom and Grandma did the knitting and crocheting, but I didn't get started with spinning and weaving until we got our first sheep back in the early eighties. Things have really snowballed since then.". Today, Linda's daughter Leanna works by her side in their home studio, carrying on the family tradition. (The Burke Times, VA)
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The same high-security inmates who are rationed paper and reading material; the same ones who could make weapons out of almost anything began a knitting and crocheting project. The men spent hours knitting and crocheting baby sweaters and booties for the Shawnee Crisis Pregnancy Center, as well as soft knit caps for cancer victims who had lost their hair. (Marion Daily Republican, IL)
One stitch at a time Knitters and crocheters help the babies of the world Oct 2, 2006
The idea of asking the knitting and crocheting community to include a letter to President Bush sprang from Save the Children's wish that the efforts of knitters and crocheters have a broader impact ... "A lot of the response has been generated by word of mouth in the knitting and crocheting community and also by the press," says Burke. (Greenwich Time)
Creativity flows at Art Center Sep 14, 2006
Bridges said she had tried other hobbies such as knitting and crocheting before but grew bored with them after mastering the fundamental steps. With painting, there s more room for variation and her own individual touches, added Bridges, who now keeps a folder on her computer of photographs she plans to paint one day. (Wapakoneta Daily News, OH)
Make It Yourself With Wool Perfect Fit For Battenberg Sep 8, 2006
There's also another whole group that does knitting and crocheting using wool from sheep, alpacas and llamas that could take part in the afghan competition, she says. Volunteers like Carol make the entire competition possible. (Agri-View, WI)
Barbara E. Geist Aug 31, 2006
She enjoyed knitting and crocheting and had made hats for new born babies at St. Joseph s Hospital. She also had made mittens for the Mitten Tree at the Gilman State Bank. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Lorraine Herrmann Aug 14, 2006
She enjoyed nature, traveling, Chinese food, knitting and crocheting. Survivors include: Two sons, Larry (RoJenne) Herrmann of Tomahawk, WI, Ted (Bonnie) Herrmann of Branson, Missouri; 7 Grandchildren, 15 Great-Grandchildren. (Kettle Moraine Index, WI)
A DIY 'Project Runway' tour Jul 28, 2006
A six-session crash course on knitting and crocheting handbags is $276. 9. (CNN -- Travel)
4-H activities kick off with fashion revue Jul 15, 2006
Beginning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, judging of the 4-H clothing construction Fashion Revue, as well as judging of 4-H knitting and crocheting projects will be held at Circle High School in Towanda ... During the judging of knitting and crocheting, Warren said, 4-Hers sit down with judges and take the articles they have made before them for judging on how well they have been made. (El Dorado Times, KS)
Obituaries for Sunday, July 9, 2006 Jul 9, 2006
She was also quite adept at sewing, needle point work, knitting and crocheting. Through the years, she was involved in various community organizations and was an active member of her local churches but was especially committed to her home church, Tangipahoa Baptist Church in Amite County. (Enterprise-Journal)
