Bonded by knitting

Less than two hours after being mentioned at the Ferndale City Council meeting, the Anytime Toffee business of the Wright family was on Seattle KING-5’s Evening show Feb. 6. Pictured, proprietor Tara Wright. (Record file photo)

Maralise Fegan smiles at her dog Lexi, at left, who was cozied up next to her the entire time she worked on her tree sweater at FrinGe Brewing on Saturday, Feb. 4 for the Ferndale Arts Commission’s event: knitting sweaters for trees while enjoying good company and beer. All skill levels were encouraged to join in the fun, as there were multiple knitting experts there. Bryna Sweeney, a member of the Ferndale Arts Commission and an organizer of the event, taught at a previous gathering and was available to help anyone if needed. In an interview before the event, Sweeney said the sweater-making fun was all about bringing the community together.

(Sarah McCauley/Ferndale Record)