More grammar school knitters, but this bunch is nicely multicultural and multi-gendered, and focuses on the charitable aspects of knitting. Also:

Principal Audrey Sofianos said she's been amazed at how the volunteer work has taken off -- and by the academic benefits the extracurricular activity offers.

The patterns and schemes used require the students to use memorization skills, the clickity-clack of the knitting needles strengthens manual dexterity, and the creativity of the craft offers limitless opportunities to explore their imaginations.

Posted by Hilary at May 1, 2004 09:04 PM