crocheting

Dow is also known for her crocheting skills and has crafted items such as a golden rose to commemorate Marlie Packer's 100th cap.

Growing up in upstate New York, they were kept busy at home by their mother, Ruth, with a variety of activities that included crocheting, knitting, doing embroidery, building walls, planting trees and even beekeeping.

She said the response to the cafe's "offline nights" had been positive so far, adding: "There were strangers sat on tables together, and a lot of skill sharing such as knitting and crocheting."

Although she enjoys sewing and making clothes, she had not done a lot of knitting or crocheting.

Grasso also is candid online about days when her grief strikes even harder, and she shares the activities she does to help boost her mood, like crocheting and running.