Carol Chiarello We recently offered two computer classes to help our Knit Wits members understand more about the very helpful knitters’ website known as Ravelry. This is a place where knitters can share photos, ideas, comments, patterns and other information about knitting. For example, if you have 300 yards of a new linen blend, what…
Carol Chiarello A recent article in the New York Times touted the health benefits of knitting. A doctor noted that “the repetitive action of needlework can induce a relaxed state like that associated with meditation and yoga.” We also know that knitting and crocheting can lower heart rate and blood pressure and reduce harmful blood…
Carol Chiarello The Knit-Wits held their fifth annual baby shower in collaboration with SaddleBrooke Tucson Troop Support. Barb Carter spoke to our members to explain how many baby baskets are prepared for needy military families. Knit-Wits members knit or crochet baby blankets, sweaters, hats and booties for donation into the baskets. In addition, many members…
Bobbi Forsch Even though it’s summer and so many of our winter visitors have gone to cooler climates there are still exciting things going on at Knit Wits. After Jonelle and Velvet visited us in March from Southwest Trading Company in Phoenix, Velvet went home and created a shawl and named it the SaddleBrooke Shawl.…
Bobbi Forsch The Knit Wits have been very busy during March. Our first Wednesday we had show and tell and many projects were displayed by proud knitters. Several of our members are working on their Tofutsee tee shirt from South West Trading Company and it was fun to see how far everyone has gotten. We…
Bobbi Forsch The Knit Wits had their fourth annual Troop Support Baby Shower on February 18 and it was a huge success. Barb Carter talked with the group about her efforts with the VA and shared how much the shower gifts are appreciated by recipients. Each recipient receives a bushel basket of goodies for their…
Members of SaddleBrooke Knit Wits and Friday Quilters clubs recently hosted baby showers for military families based in the Tucson area. The value of the gifts of each baby shower was well over $2,000 in items alone and club members added financial contributions as well. The lovingly handmade clothing and bedding as well other necessities…
Tina-Marie Willis Earlier this year SaddleBrooke KnitWits joined women across the county and around the world in knitting knockers. Some have been distributed directly to family, friends and neighbors with the bulk turned in to Knitted Knocker Charities of Tempe which has sent out over 4,000 Knockers in all 50 states across the country and…