Knit one, curl one! Cheery blanket coverage from Olympic stars' gran

She helped create an ice rink that produced a dynasty. Nearly 60 years later Janet McMillan was working on a new creation - a knitted blanket for her Olympian grandsons.
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Let’s Check In With The Knitting Olympians

Knitting is the perfect activity to calm the body and soothe the mind during a high-pressure event like the Winter Olympics. Once you internalize your stitch pattern, you can just zone out and focus ...

Breezy Johnson knits as fast as she skis. See gold medalist's designs

Breezy Johnson knits a new headband or hat before every race. The one she wore for Olympics gold medal downhill run will be ...
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Want a weighted blanket for winter? What to know

If your sleep quality is suffering this winter, it may be time for a rest reset. Learn more about weighted blankets, how they work and four popular picks.

Crafting for a cause: Wichita middle schoolers start blanket drive for kids in need

Students who are part of the YMCA's free Middle School After School Program decided to start a blanket drive for Project Linus.