A Knitter’s Blog

Celebrity Knitters

“Every time I tell people how much I love to knit, they seem so surprised! But if truly has become one of my most meaningful (and fun) pastimes.”

Michelle Obama
“Sally Field taught me to do needlepoint on 'Steel Magnolias,' and a standby painter on 'Pelican Brief' taught me to knit. I'm pretty good at it now!”

Julia Roberts
“I did this scene in Lars and the Real Girl where I was in a room full of old ladies who were knitting, and it was an all-day scene, so they showed me how. It was one of the most relaxing days of my life.”

Ryan Gosling
“Making clothes together in our studio makes us feel complete,’ he said. ‘We probably sound like a group of grannies in a knitting circle but it's the truth and it gives us some control over our visual identity.“

Chris Martin
"Knitting is a great way to pass the time and keep your head straight."

Russell Crowe
"I find knitting very centering. It helps me focus."

Sarah Jessica Parker