Stitchin' with style | Argus Observer

Stitchin' with style
Argus Observer

Knitting is not just an activity for old women in rocking chairs anymore.

A common perception of many is that older women are the only ones who knit.

Just ask Amanda Flores. As her hands furiously work the needles when making a new purse, she said her brother teases her, asking “How old are you, like 98?”

Flores is part of a group of women who work at Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts in Ontario addicted to knitting. The hobby is a way for the group to come together to vent frustrations and talk about life. It is easy to knit and talk at the same time, she said.

People think knitting is for old people, Jo-Ann employee Angela Hoskins said, something grandmas do.

“We get made fun of - people say, ‘maybe you can knit me something, and how old are you?'” Hoskins said.

Flores, 21, and Hoskins, 34, are far from grandma status.

The knitting group idea is not a new one, but it is new to this area. Courtney Coleman, education coordinator at JoAnn Fabrics, said a “Knit Klinik” is in the works for seasoned stitchers and newbies alike. The group will be a brainstorming session, she said, and a way for people in the community to come together with a common goal. [more]

Comments

[andrea]

Are you jsut sick of all the articles that start off with "Knitting isn't just for old grannies anymore...blah blah, even celebrities are doing it, etc. " It's just so cliche!

[Amy]

Ha, that's exactly the reason I created the "knitting news clichés" category. At least that phrasing has not been as frequent lately.