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Karen Sturges was knitting five baby sweaters, one for each grandchild’s future baby, when she was suddenly diagnosed with lymphoma.

From Washington Post • Feb. 8, 2023

"I am well, I am slowly getting better," he said, adding that the fracture was knitting, helped by laser and magnet therapy.

From Reuters • Jul. 4, 2022

A female manager for Sherman Oaks CES was knitting on the bench.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2022

This year, during the pandemic, she was knitting again.

From New York Times • Jan. 1, 2021

Mrs. Gaddis was knitting on a gray sock for Henny.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith