Project Knitwell @ProjectKnitwell
Providing knitting as a wellness tool to those facing stressful situations at hospital and community settings since 2010. projectknitwell.org DC Area Joined March 2013-
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Feeling stressed? Take a moment to pick up your knitting needles. Studies show that 15 minutes of knitting can lower heart rate and reduce anxiety. Knitting effectively calms the mind, and shifts focus away from anxious thoughts, promoting a sense of relaxation. #stressrelief
Looking forward to the Shenandoah Valley Fiber Festival on September 28 and 29. Our tent will be right by the festival information table. Come by and say hi and sign up for our raffle! #svfiberfest #sheanadoahvalleyfiberfestival #yarn #fiber #spinning #knitting #fiberfestival
We’re partnering with @1stStageTysons to offer a Knit Night in conjunction with a performance of The Waverly Gallery on September 26. Bring a current project or learn to knit – and stay for the show! #knitting #StressRelief #CraftingCommunity #knittingforwellness
Exciting news! Volunteer orientation sessions are scheduled for August in DC, NOVA, and MD. Additional sessions will be available in September. Don't miss out—sign up today at projectknitwell.org/volunteer/ #KnittingInspiration #ProjectKnitwell #knittingforwellness
Dr. Mia Hobbs @knittingistherapeutic, who spoke at Project Knitwell’s 2023 Knitathon, now shares wisdom in an audio series. With @drpaularedmond, they offer “Self-Care One Stitch at a Time” about weaving self-care into every day. Available at creativerestoration.org #knitting
It’s not too late – you can still grab your bag at Giant Food - 3480 S. Jefferson Street, Falls Church VA. We will receive $1 for each $2.75 reusable Community Bag sold throughout July 2024! #projectknitwell #giantfood #CommunityBag #Reuse #NonprofitDMV
Congratulations to a friend of Project Knitwell @fibrespaceshop for 15 amazing years! They have partnered with some of our favorite vendors for amazing custom designs throughout the month of July – check them out today! #15yearsstrong #supportlocal #amazingpartner
Interested in being a Project Knitwell volunteer? We need knitting instructors for a variety of locations in DC, NOVA and MD – orientations are coming up in August in September. Sign up at projectknitwell.org/volunteer/ today! #VolunteersNeeded #knitting #ProjectKnitwell #knit
Check out this cute coin purse and hat made by a participant whose sister is a patient at Inova Schar Cancer Center. Though not into knitting, the patient loves her sister's creations. @InovaHealth #healthcare #knitting #knittingforwellness
Project Knitwell has been selected by the Giant Food at 3480 S. Jefferson Street, Falls Church VA. Project Knitwell will receive $1 for each $2.75 reusable Community Bag sold throughout July 2024! Head on over and grab one today! #projectknitwell #giantfood #CommunityBag
Tomorrow’s the day – come join us for Worldwide Knit in Public Day – we’ll be at the Promenade above Boro Park (8350 Broad Street, McLean, VA 22102 – right by the Bluestone Lane coffee shop – look for the rainbow steps!). #wwkip2024 #worlwideknitinpublicday204 #learntoknit
Watch one of our participants master the knit stitch – a rhyme helps people remember the steps: “Up the tree, around the back. Down the tree and off jumps Jack.” Your support helps us bring knitting to people every day! #learntoknit #knittingforwellness
Project Knitwell will be celebrating Worldwide Knit in Public Day on, June 8 from 11-1p We’ll meet at the Promenade above Boro Park (8350 Broad Street, McLean, VA 22102 – by the Bluestone Lane coffee shop – look for the rainbow steps!) RSVP at the link (forms.gle/g2zhVDN3p8sCH1…)
It’s Do More 24! Lets come together to make an impact and share love and support with those who need it most. Donate at domore24.org. @UWNCA #DoMore24 #projectkintwell #CommunityFirst #UnitedWay
Get Ready for Do More 24! Do More 24 is the DMV's largest annual 24-hour online fundraiser, powered by United Way of the National Capital Area (United Way NCA). So be ready on May 15 for the Do More 24 campaign. @UWNCA #DoMore24 #CommunityFirst #DMV #CommunityUnited
Knitting isn't just a hobby for individuals - it's a form of coping, relief, and prevention. Read more to learn how this craft provides solace and support in challenging times. #projectknitwell #mentalhealth #knittingforwellness #therapeuticknitting
April is volunteer month and we are so grateful for our amazing volunteers! If you are interested, we have an opening right now to work with patients at Fair Oaks Hospital - if you are interested, please apply on our website! @InovaHealth #volunteermonth #volunteers
Come on out and visit us at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival! Project Knitwell will have a table in the Main Exhibition Annex Building on May 4 and 5, all day. @MDSheepWoolFest #mdsw #mdsw2024 #marylandsheepandwool
This month, Project Knitwell, has been selected to be featured on the CancerConnects Community Connection. @cancerconnectscny provides free programs and services to help facilitate the cancer journey for patients throughout Central & Northern New York. A big thank you to them!
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