Written by Marjorie Howard
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Rose Moscaritolo, an energetic 91, is spending more time at home than usual this winter. So she has turned to a familiar hobby: knitting. "During the pandemic, what is there?" asked the Arlington resident. "Nothing. There's TV, but that's it. That's all you can do. You can't visit people."
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She's not the only one: Knitting is more popular than ever. There are Bernie Sanders' mittens, made by a Vermont school teacher. And then there's Michelle Obama, who told People Magazine that during the pandemic she has knitted a blanket, five scarves, three halter tops, hats and mittens -- and that was in September.