Knitters Benefit Komen

Area knitting and crochet enthusiasts will spend 24 straight hours using their skills and energy to make a difference in the lives of those who are diagnosed with cancer.

They will be participating in the third annual Nisswa Knit-In for the Cure, from noon July 9 to noon July 10 at Utrinkets, located in Nisswa Square. The event includes a classic car show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 10. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Brainerd Lakes Race for the Cure.

For the knit-in, dozens of volunteers will be knitting shawls, lap blankets and special hats called Chemo Hats, which are worn by women and men who lose their hair as a result of chemotherapy treatment. The knitted items will be donated to Brainerd Lakes Race for the Cure, which will include the items in the organization’s Comfort Kits that are donated to women who are newly diagnosed with cancer.