A good yarn: Russia’s Insta-grannies take knitting skills online


  • TECH
  • Tuesday, 15 Jan 2019

SAINT PETERSBURG: Elderly women across Russia are often seen selling their hand-knitted wares on pavement corners for a few roubles to supplement meagre pensions. 

Now a new Instagram project aims to change the public perception of their homely skills by promoting “granny chic” and help the women sell their knitted mittens, socks and other items online. 

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