Crewel and Unusual

Full
disclosure: It is a little known fact that the Dowbrigade is an embroiderer
(and not just of our stories) and once created designs for a company
named "Crewel and Unusual."

The NY Times has a related article on how knitting is making a comeback
among younger Americans. Unfortunately, its hard to blog and knit at
the same time.

These days, young women knit during their lunch breaks, on
the subway and in
cafes.
Trendy
coffee
shops offer
knitting
classes
and
sell
yarn.
Across the country, young women get together to "stitch ‘n’ bitch," as
a best-selling book is aptly titled. Amtrak is offering "Stitch
‘n Ride" cars out of Oakland for people who prefer the click of
needles to the buzz of cellphones.