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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.

05/15/2026

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

05/05/2026

🎉 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. 💙

05/04/2026

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

05/02/2026

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

05/01/2026

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!

04/15/2026

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.

04/10/2026

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."

04/09/2026

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.

04/08/2026

We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Mia Hobbs to our 15th Anniversary celebration!

As a clinical psychologist in West London, Mia integrates knitting into her therapeutic work with children and young people. She's the co-founder of Creative Restoration and host of the amazing "Why I Knit" podcast, where she explores how knitting benefits mental health.
Join us to hear Mia's insights on the therapeutic power of knitting!

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

Your ticket supports Project Knitwell's mission to bring knitting and wellness to those who need it most.

Find out more about Dr. Hobbs here:
https://creativerestoration.org
https://www.therapeuticknitting.org

04/07/2026

Meet Our Speakers: Carson Demers
Carson is a lifelong knitter AND a physical therapist with 30 years of experience—talk about the perfect combination!

He literally wrote the book on knitting ergonomics: "Knitting Comfortably: The Ergonomics of Handknitting." Carson teaches fiber enthusiasts internationally about how to practice their craft safely and sustainably.

Whether you're a knitter, crocheter, spinner, or weaver, Carson's expertise will help you enjoy your craft for years to come—without pain or strain. Hear more at our event on April 11.

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

Only 4 days away! Don't miss this celebration of knitting and wellness.

Address

1765 Greensboro Station Place, Suite 900
McLean, VA
22102

Telephone

+17032499112

Website

https://www.projectknitwell.org/

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