KEARNEY, Neb., March 11 -- The University of Nebraska Kearney issued the following news release:

By TYLER ELLYSON

UNK Communications

KEARNEY - Julia McKlem moved from table to table inside a classroom in the basement of Calvin T. Ryan Library, stopping beside each group of students as they meticulously worked yarn through metal hooks.

"What are you working on right now?" the University of Nebraska at Kearney junior asked, checking in with members of Crochet Circle as blankets, scarves and coasters slowly took shape around the room.

The UNK students compared projects and shared ideas while they stitched. At this particular meeting, the conversation also turned to sustainability, with members experimenting with making yarn from old T-shi...