Vermont teacher s mittens given to Sanders included an election message Print this article
Sen. Bernie Sanders got plenty of internet attention for his inauguration outfit on Wednesday, sporting meme-worthy mittens made by a teacher in Vermont whose gift included a message.
Jen Ellis, who teaches second grade at Westford Elementary School in Westford, Vermont, used to make mittens and sell them at craft fairs. Her pair for Sanders, which she sent him over two years ago, came with a message for him to run for president again.
Bernie’s mittens are made by Jen Ellis, a teacher from Essex Junction, Vt. She gave them to him 2+ years ago and was surprised when he began wearing them on the campaign trail. They are made from repurposed wool sweaters and lined with fleece made from recycled plastic bottles. pic.twitter.com/ErLr29lY2t Ruby Cramer (@rubycramer)