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.