Project Knitwell
Knitting with a Purpose: Wellness, Comfort, Community
Currently operating in the metro Washington DC area at Georgetown University Hospital (GUH), Children's National Medical Center, Virginia Hospital Center, Smith Center for Healing and the Arts, and other community sites, volunteers provide knitting instruction and quality materials in an effort to foster wellness, comfort and community among patients, family members, medical staff and others.
08/06/2026
Join us at 1st Stage on Sunday from 1-3p for a free afternoon of knitting, chatting, and unwinding. Light refreshments will be provided!
For ALL skill levels β explore one of our beginner kits, or bring your own project to work on!
Sign up at: https://1ststage.org/knit-n-chat
08/05/2026
Check out how Girl Scouts are learning about the wellness benefits of knitting while they are at camp this summer.
Girl Scout summer camp helps campers mental health by teaching knitting For most kids, summer camp is a time to make new friends and explore the outdoors, but at a Girl Scout camp in upstate New York, campers are learning a different skill: knitting.
07/02/2026
Calling all aspiring knitters! π§Άβ¨ Project Knitwell offers Knitwell in the Cloud, a virtual knitting program designed for beginners. Sign up for one-on-one lessons that cover the basics and beyond. ππͺ‘ We'll even send you a starter kit complete with yarn, needles, and a guidebook. Sign up now at https://projectknitwell.org/kic/ and let the knitting adventures begin! π
06/24/2026
Are you free Tuesday mornings? We're looking for some volunteers who would like to work at a partner site in downtown DC on Tuesdays from 10a-12p. Apply to be a volunteer at https://projectknitwell.org/volunteer/ - if you are already a Project Knitwell volunteer, email us!
06/21/2026
π§Ά This month, our online group is switching things up! It's a Grab Bagβa little of everything. We'll chat tools, podcasts, and the building blocks of knitting (hello, knit and purl!). All levels welcome.
For details, sign up here: https://projectknitwell.org/k2tog/
06/18/2026
We are thrilled to be part of the 2026 Spur Local class of critical local nonprofits! Itβs an honor to be selected by community advocates across the region based on our impact and work. With your support, we can continue to make a difference right here, where we live.
06/17/2026
π Calling all yarn lovers and/or wine fans! π·π§Ά Join us this Saturday, June 20, at Public Knitoxication for an afternoon of crafting and sipping. Bring your chair, a pattern and needles, and buy yarn from one of the amazing vendors, all while enjoying Fabbioli Cellars ' finest wines. π¨π
Project Knitwell is hosting a fabulous raffle with vendor treasures up for grabs! πβ¨
Find out all the details here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/public-knitoxication-2026-tickets-1894061191009
Share your project plans and stories in the comments and tag a friend to join the yarn and vino fun! π₯π§΅
06/13/2026
Join us today for Worldwide Knit in Public Day from 10 AM - 12 PM at Quincy Park (1021 N. Quincy Street) in Arlington! π§Άβ¨
Bring a chair and whatever you're working on - or cast on something new!!
There is easy parking available at the surface lot at the park, and Central Library Garage. Look for the Project Knitwell banner near the volleyball courts.
06/11/2026
π§Ά Got yarn thatβs just gathering dust? π€ LOL, let's be honest, as knitters, WE ALL DO! π Why not bring it to the FREE community art swap at Shop Made in DC on Saturday, June 27 from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM? π¨β¨ Itβs the perfect chance to exchange your unused supplies and maybe discover something new! π Check out more details here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-community-art-supply-swap-tickets-1990037737443?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Who's coming? Drop a comment if you'll be there! π
Free Community Art Supply Swap! Have some extra art supplies, and looking for something new? Join us for a free community art supply swap!
06/09/2026
π Join us for Knit in Public Day on June 13, 10 AM - 12 PM at Quincy Park (1021 N. Quincy Street) in Arlington! π§Άβ¨
Easy parking available at the surface lot and Central Library Garage. Look for the Project Knitwell banner near the volleyball courts.
Bring your chair and WIPs, and let's knit and celebrate our craft together! ππͺ
See you there! ππ§΅
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McLean, VA
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