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Michelle Obama -

Michelle Obama got into knitting during lockdown and she is already a pro. In an interview she revealed that she made a crewneck sweater for her husband, and knitted halter tops for her daughters! Former President Obama told her, "It's weird how good you've become at knitting."

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Tom Hanks -

Hanks was actually taught some basic stitches by his co-star Julia Roberts on set of 'Larry Crowne' (2011).

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Rita Hayworth (1918-1987) -

The gorgeous Rita Hayworth was a notorious knitter. She would pick up her stitches during the filming breaks.

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Prince Charles -

Prince Charles went to visit the UK National Wool Museum in Wales. After learning the tricks from pros, he now knits solo.

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Frank Sinatra (1915-1998) -

The fantastic singer and actor learned to knit with Jane Powell in 1947, but he doesn't look particularly talented at it.

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The Queen -

Elizabeth Windsor is pretty handy with her sticks. In her younger days before Queenhood, she would bask in the English sun and make socks.  

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Scarlett Johansson -

Knitting is one of Johansson's favorite hobbies. In 2011 she also knitted beanies for a charity named City of Hope.

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Sarah Jessica Parker -

While filming 'Sex and the City,' SJP would take breaks to get back to her stitches. It looks like quite a complicated pattern.

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Ashton Kutcher -

In an ad for computer company Lenovo, Ashton Kutcher had to learn how to knit a baby onesie. 

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Ashley Olsen -

Although she does not knit her own fashion lines, at home she races through the rows making scarves and jumpers.

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Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993) -

The wonderful Audrey Hepburn could often be seen knitting between filming scenes. Here she is on the set of 'The Unforgiven' (1960).

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Meryl Streep -

On the set of 'Doubt' (2008), Meryl Streep knitted her own shawl and taught fellow actress Amy Adams how to knit as well.

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Felicity Huffman -

One of the main actors on 'Desperate Housewives' can knit like a pro.

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Julia Roberts -

Roberts has apparently knitted for all her life. She has even knitted some jumpers for Johnny Depp's children. 

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Cara Delevingne -

You may not believe it considering the number of clothes she must have, but Delevingne loves a good knit. She likes the chunky yarn best.

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Lorde -

Lorde can be spotted knitting on her travels during tours. She seems to opt for dark blues and greens. 

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Uma Thurman -

There have been reports that Thurman is absolutely obsessed with knitting. She was been seen on holidays and on set stitching up a storm. 

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Ryan Gosling -

Gosling told GQ magazine that his perfect day would be spent knitting. What a lovely guy.

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George Lucas -

The famed writer and director of the 'Stars Wars' films is a yarnaholic. He used to go to Starbucks every morning for a quick knit and a coffee.

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Amanda Seyfried -

Seyfried has no qualms about knitting in public. She uses circular needles to make her jumpers.

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Nicholas Hoult -

The actor has been known to carry his sticks around. According to him, he once knitted for ten hours straight!

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Kate Moss -

One of Moss's first modeling jobs was for the yarn company Rowan. From then on she has always been a knitter.

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Margaret Atwood -

The famous author of 'The Handmaid's Tale' loves to knit. She even creates special bird-related knits to raise awareness for bird conservation.

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Geri Halliwell -

Ginger Spice loved to knit while she was on tour. She was usually spotted knitting comfy cardigans. 

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David Arquette -

The star actor from the 'Scream' film franchise is a keen knitter. He even took part in a book named 'Celebrity Scarves 2' (2005) that was written for breast cancer research. 

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Kate Nash -

The brilliant singer loves to strum and stitch at festivals. She was spotted making a scarf at Bestival, a festival in Dorset.

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Bill Bailey -

It is not completely surprising that this kooky comedian has a quirky hobby like knitting.

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Freddie Flintoff -

The famous British TV personality and ex-cricketer was seen on the show 'I'm a Celebrity' sharing his needle skills.

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Oliver Proudlock -

The British celeb from the program 'Made in Chelsea' actually joined a campaign to publicize wool knitting classes.

Sources: (Top Crochet Patterns)

See also: Where would we be without wool?

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