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Looking for the easiest knit hat pattern? This hat is knit flat on two needles, so no circular or double pointed needles ...

The winter was a little warmer this year for area school children, thanks to residents at The Mather, a senior living ...

In a Carhartt can’t-miss deal, its Knit Rubber Patch Beanie is on sale for $10 off, in five discontinued colors options, including Carhartt Brown, Black, Mountain View, Woodrose and Beacon Blue.

"Not everybody has a home, but you can treat them equally," said Ellie Parisi, a fourth-grade student at West Elementary School.

Knit your own Sarah and Duck hat using this simple free knitting pattern from CBeebies Grown-ups. Cast on 84 sts using a stretchy cast on (eg. long tail). Place marker and join to work in the round.