The Brief
- Martha Swenson, 91, creates handmade items for charity.
- 30 years ago, the non-profit Hats and Mittens began distributing warm clothing to those in need.
- The organization aims to distribute 35,000 sets of hats and mittens this winter, and raise $100,000 for wholesale purchases.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – A 91-year-old woman is using her knitting skills to help those in need stay warm during the winter months.
Martha Swenson’s creative spirit shines through her apartment, filled with fall decorations, blankets, sweaters, and even handmade slippers. Swenson, who learned to knit, crochet, and cross-stitch as a young girl in Germany during World War II, continues to keep her hands busy by crafting items for others.
Crafting warmth for others
What we know:
Swenson donates unique sets of hats and mittens each week to Hats and Mittens, a nonprofit organization.…