In true Portland fashion, a group of knitters and crocheters gathered outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in South Portland on Thursday to protest the best way they knew how – with yarn.

“I’m just a self-proclaimed yarn punk,” said crocheter Vincent Green-Hite, “and I think crafting is one of the most punk things you can be doing right now.”

Green-Hite, who has a sizable Instagram following for his fiber art, set up a small folding table with yarns and crochet hooks alongside other protesters across from the ICE building. He was offering free crochet lessons for anyone interested.

“I know many generations have used crochet and knitting as a tool for resistance,” he said. “I figured since I already teach classes, been doing it for years, I may as well come out and

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