The Makery in Burlington was bustling on a spring Saturday afternoon, making it hard to hear the clicking of knitting needles above the din. Almost two dozen crafters gathered in a sunny window spot to knit, crochet, sew and weave for six hours. This was the second year that members of Vermont Fiber Fans have participated in the nationwide Knit for Food Knit-a-thon; this year they raised $2,655.
On April 11, more than 115 groups across the country met to knit for 12 hours in a fundraiser to benefit food equity nonprofits. They generated $559,776, which will be distributed equally between Feeding America, World Central Kitchen, No Kid Hungry and Meals on Wheels. Over the past six years, the event has raised over two million dollars for organizations that fight hunger.
In the latest episode of “Stuck in Vermont,” Seven Days senior multimedia producer Eva Sollberger joined the group with a bag of her own knitting to learn more. Vermont Fiber Fans’ next meetup is May 2, 1 to 3 p.m., at Specs in Winooski.
Music: National Sweetheart, “Night Shift”
This episode of “Stuck in Vermont” was supported by the Vermont Community Foundation.
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This article appears in April 15 • 2026.
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