Free Range Knits gets its name from one of fiber artist Barbara Green's favorite ways of working: on the go. Her knitting and crocheting go everywhere with her, including on the daily miles-long walks she undertakes during the warmer weather. At one point, a friend referred to her as a "free range knitter," and the nickname stuck. Free Range Knits scarves and other items are made using machine-was
hable and -dryable materials, for convenient care. They come in a variety of sizes and styles, both knitted and crocheted, and a broad range of colors. Our items aren't just warm, soft and easy to care for; by purchasing them, our customers are also helping those in need in the city of Detroit. For the last few years, Barbara has run a charity project, handknitting and distributing hundreds of scarves to Detroit's homeless. Her "scarf-bombing" project has been covered by the Detroit News (http://www.detroitnews.com/story/life/home-garden/2015/01/15/scarves-charity/21818971/) and the Oakland Press http://www.theoaklandpress.com/lifestyle/20150618/keego-harbor-woman-leaves-scarves-around-detroit-for-homeless). A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each Free Range Knits item will go toward the continuation of this project.
