Head of Lower School, Maggie Granados, told the knitters that in the fall she had asked the Lower School students what they would like to learn this year. Her own goal, she said, was to learn to knit, and every week since the start of school, Ms Granados and a group of teachers has gathered each Tuesday for an hour of knitting. Having learned the basics in such a short time, Ms. Granados decided she wanted to take the next step and share her newfound talent with those who would really appreciate a warm hat or scarf. So with the goal of knitting and purling achieved, she set out to bring the community together for a “knit-in.” Skeins of beautiful colored chenille yarn were donated by Busybody in the Haverford Square shopping center.

At 6:30 p.m. on April 23rd, knitters arrived with needles in hand, ready to choose a hat or scarf pattern. Then the fun began, casting on, knitting, purling, and making hats and scarves. Novices, experts, young and old, together for two hours of service, “It was a wonderful experience and a great way for the entire Shipley community to come together for a good cause,” said Maddie Grant, 12th grade.