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Louise Bernstein has been knitting blankets for the non profit We care blankets for the past 18 years. The blankets are given to children undergoing treatment for cancer.

Knitting blankets for children with cancer

Louise Bernstein, 91, learned to knit as a young child. But it was when she turned 7 that it became a passion, spurred on by an ulterior motive. After years of experiencing poor eyesight, a doctor … more

By Laura Lane | 2/3/22

Dianne Cattrano attached crocheted pieces known as “granny squares” to a wheelbarrow in the Baldwin community garden two years ago. Similar activities will soon take place outside the Baldwin Public Library as part of the “yarn bombing” community art project.

Baldwin embraces ‘yarn bombing’ beautification

By April 11, most of the exterior of the Baldwin Public Library building will be covered in colorful knitted and crocheted fabrics, as a part of a “yarn bombing” community art … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 3/25/21

Members of the “Sit and Knit” Amy Chasan, left, Lori Bragin and Carolyn Grossman, all of Oceanside, were joined by fellow members Loria Tucker, of Freeport, middle, Joy Gold, of Hewlett; Wendy Laude, of Long Beach; Felice Brenner, of Oceanside and Carol Ransom, of Hempstead.

The Knitting Store in Oceanside to participate in the Long Island Yarn Crawl

From April 4-7, the Knitting Store in Oceanside will house even more guests than usual as it participates in the fifth annual Long Island Yarn Crawl. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 3/28/19

Knitting Club meeting in East Rockaway

Knitters and crocheters are welcome to join the Knitting Club, which will meet on Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the East Rockaway Public Library. more

1/17/18

Rockville Centre resident knits Kate Upton swimsuit

Rockville Centre resident Katie Preston had her work featured in the 50th anniversary Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue when superstar model Kate Upton was photographed wearing Preston’s … more

By Alex Costello | 3/6/13

Paula Picow with items that were donated by Rockville Centre knitters.

Rockville Centre knitters donate to a worthy cause

Paula Picow, the knitting and crocheting instructor at the Rockville Centre Public Library, showed items knitted for Pulmonary Hypertension’s 7th annual New York Fun Walk at the Nassau Coliseum on Dec. 10. more

12/14/11

Joe O’Grady delivered the blankets and lap robes by motorcade to four military hospitals.

Stitches from the Heart

Stitches from the Heart was started by a woman named Kathy Silverton of California. “I started knitting for her 13 years ago, and it just grew,” said lifelong Lynbrook resident Barbara … more

Mary Malloy | 11/24/10

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