Scoff if you want, Mr. or Mrs. Too Cool for Needlework, but don’t think for a second that this is strictly for Grandma any more.
Knitting has enjoyed quite a resurgence, with places like the Knit Café (1050 Queen West, 416-533-5648, theknitcafetoronto.com) and the Purple Purl (1162 Queen East, 416-463-1162, thepurplepurl.com) and the Stitch ‘N Bitch knitters’ handbooks (knithappens.com) all the rage among the crafty kids. Here’s a relaxing, creative outlet that provides the bonus of comfy socks, scarves, jumpers and toques.
