Meet the stars who love to knit

Kate Moss

Knitting has many benefits, but Kate Moss may have discovered a new one: partying substitute. The model/fashion designer, seen here sampling the softness of her scarf, was given a knitting set for Christmas by boyfriend Jamie Hince, to wean her off her hedonistic tendencies. According to a source in the 'Daily Star': 'Kate is trying to keep her new obsession a secret as she thinks it's seriously uncool. She carries her needles and wool hidden away in a big black Chanel bag.

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