Project Knitwell

Join our friends Dr. Mia Hobbs and Dr. Paula Redmond from Creative Restoration for a fun and informative LIVE webinar on the mental health benefits of knitting, along with a Q&A. They will take a deep dive into the ways in which knitting has been found to support wellbeing, and the psychological mechanisms and scientific research behind this.

📆 Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Register at https://creativerestoration.podia.com/the-healing-power-of-knitting-live-webinar-july-2026

Looking for others to knit with? One easy way to find a knitting group is to look to your local library! Just visit their events calendars and search for "knitting." Maybe you can work on the "Knitting at the Library Cowl" by Cori Eichelberger. Find the pattern here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/knitting-at-the-library-cowl.

OMG - just checked out my newsletter from ‪TECHknitter‬ this week and was blown away -- what a cool double knitting technique!! You take two squares of plain stockinette and turn it into one double-sided double-knit design with a crochet hook. I'll have to give it a try!
Check it all out here: https://techknitting.blogspot.com/2026/05/double-knitting-by-transformation-2.html

🎉 We have a winner!

Congratulations to Shannon on winning our raffle! We hope you enjoy your prize!

To everyone who participated: thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your support makes our work possible, and we're so grateful to have you in our community. Every ticket purchased helps us continue our mission, and that means the world to us.

Thank you for believing in what we do. 💙

We had a great time at the Maryland Sheep and Wool this weekend. It was great seeing old and making new friends!

We’re at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival this afternoon and again tomorrow. Come join us!

Join us at the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival this weekend! 🐑🧶
Project Knitwell will be at the festival from May 2 & 3, all day long.
We can’t wait to see you there!

WIP Wednesday! One of our recent program participants at the INOVA Fairfax NICU was interested in knitting a baby sweater and found this pattern -- I had this lovely green and decided to "test knit" this baby kimono to see how it might work for her. It's shaping up nicely! Pattern: Baby Kimono by Elizabeth Jarvis - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-kimono-8.

FINAL CALL - GET YOUR TICKET: https://projectknitwell.networkforgood.com/events/97490-project-knitwell-s-15th-anniversary-celebration

This Saturday, April 11 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET

World-class speakers. One powerful topic: how knitting transforms lives.
🎙️ Dr. Mia Hobbs - Clinical Psychologist & "Why I Knit" podcast host
🎙️ Carson Demers - Physical Therapist & ergonomics expert

Whether you knit or not, you'll learn about:
Evidence-based wellness strategies
The neuroscience of repetitive, creative activities
How simple tools can provide support during difficult times
Building resilient communities

Since 2010, Project Knitwell has proven that knitting is more than a hobby—it's a lifeline. We've served cancer patients, NICU parents, healthcare workers, women experiencing homelessness, and so many others.

As one NICU mother told us: "Learning to knit with Project Knitwell was a lifeline during that difficult time."

Meet Our Speakers: Dr. Perri Klass, MD 📚🧶

Our final speaker spotlight features Dr. Perri Klass—pediatrician, professor, author, and knitter!

Dr. Klass is a Professor of Journalism and Pediatrics at New York University, writes "The Checkup" column for the New York Times Science Section, and has published many books! She's also the National Medical Director of Reach Out and Read, promoting early literacy.

THIS SATURDAY! Join us as Dr. Klass shares her perspective on knitting's role in health and healing.

📅 April 11 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET 🎟️ Last chance for tickets - $25: https://projectknitwell.networkforgood.com/events/97490-project-knitwell-s-15th-anniversary-celebration

Help us celebrate 15 years of transforming lives through knitting! From one volunteer in one hospital to 50+ volunteers serving 8,000+ people across hospitals and communities—what a journey! 💙

Your support enables us to continue this vital work.