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[LISTEN] KNIT HAPPENS: Knitting 🧶 Is Trendy Thanks To A Local Librarian
With time on their hands and anxiety rising, some people turned to knitting when we were on lockdown.
A local librarian said her inspiration for the knitting program was her Mother, who became an avid crafter after retiring.
Once popular in the ‘70s, crochet has officially made its comeback with designers and boutiques alike reinventing the classic technique and offering a fresh new take.
KATIE VLANICH, a Librarian from Budimir Library in South Windsor says knitting is the 21st century version of yoga. Katie explains how her new found enthusiasm for knit-one-purl-one takes her mind away from worrying or multi-tasking. And, if you’re looking to get your teens off their phones, well you need both hands for this hobby.
Knit Happens takes place on Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. all summer at the Budimir Library branch on Grand Marais Road West.
All skill levels are welcome and any yarn crafter including crocheters can join.
Pop star Harry Stles and British diver and television personality Tom Daly (who has his own knitting store) have helped made knitting cool again!
