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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.

10/10/2026

Celebrate today! 🎉 Dive into the joy of knitting, crocheting, and all things yarn. Whether you're a pro or just starting, today is all about creativity and fun. Share your projects and spread the yarn love! 🧶✨

10/07/2026

It's that time of year again - Fairfax County Public Library s are collecting hats to be distributed to those in need in the community through several organizations, such as FACETS and Cornerstones. Some branches even have yarn available! To get all of the details, visit: https://research.fairfaxcounty.gov/adult/knitting-for-charity-learn-more

10/03/2026

Now is the perfect time to learn how to knit! Join Project Knitwell at Alexandria Library on Saturday, October 17 -- register online at https://alexlibraryva.org/event/17282268.

09/25/2026

Looking forward to seeing you this weekend at the Shenandoah Valley Fiber Festival - we'll be right near the entrance, selling raffle tickets to support our work knitting for wellness!

09/22/2026

🧶 Proof that knitting is true art!

Check out this mind-blowing project by creator Sophie (), who spent over 3 years hand-knitting this gorgeous sweater using 10,000 individual beads!

Beyond being an absolute masterpiece, Sophie shared a wonderful detail in the comments: because of the weight of the beads, wearing the sweater actually feels like a comforting weighted blanket, making it incredibly calming for sensory regulation. It is proof that the process of slow knitting is pure therapy for the soul.

Would you ever have the patience to tackle a 10,000-bead project? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

09/18/2026

🧶 Community Share! Looking to add a beautiful new technique to your knitting bag of tricks? Modern Daily Knitting is hosting an upcoming virtual workshop featuring the talented Aleks Byrd Designs ! She will be teaching Roosimine (pronounced rosy-meena)—a traditional Estonian inlay knitting technique that creates gorgeous, embroidery-like geometric textures directly into your fabric. Don't let the intricate look fool you; it is deceptively simple and perfectly beginner-friendly if you already know how to knit in the round!
📅 When: Friday, October 2, 2026 (Noon–2:00 PM ET)
💻 Where: Virtual via Zoom (Session will be recorded for later viewing)
🎁 Perk: Ticket includes a code for a free download of Aleks's Kallike cowl pattern (pictured above!).

Learning new textures can be so meditative and rewarding. Read the full details and secure your spot on MDK's website:
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https://www.moderndailyknitting.com/community/announcing-new-virtual-workshop-roosimine-aleks-byrd/

09/15/2026

Join us Thursday night for a Knit Night at 1st Stage for a free evening of knitting, chatting, and unwinding. Light refreshments will be provided.

For ALL skill levels - explore one of our beginner kits, or bring your own project to work on!

09/05/2026

Only three weeks until the Shenandoah Valley Fiber Festival! Come on out and visit one of the 105 amazing vendors, featuring indie dyers, mills, makers, and guilds from all around the area. Project Knitwell will be hosting a fundraising raffle where everyone will be a winner. Looking forward to seeing you there!

09/02/2026

The podcast Hidden Brain aims to help people get to know themselves and their inner worlds a little better. In a recent episode, host Shankar Vendantam talks with psychobiologist Daisy Fancourt, author of Art Cure, who says engagement with the arts can help to regulate our emotions, build resilience, and support long-term well-being. She joins us to talk about this research, and to share practical ways to bring more creativity into our everyday lives. Listen while you do a little knitting!

08/25/2026

Don't miss our online knitting group this month where we'll be talking about what you should look for visiting yarn stores when you travel! Our K2Together group meets 3x monthly -- sign up for the Zoom link today at https://projectknitwell.org/k2tog/.

Address

1765 Greensboro Station Place, Suite 900
McLean, VA
22102

Telephone

+17032499112

Website

https://www.projectknitwell.org/

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