Sasha Obama was recently spotted soaking up the sun at Everett Park in Los Angeles, embracing a laid-back afternoon of knitting and relaxation. The 22-year-old former First Daughter, dressed in a bright blue tee and oversized sunglasses, sat cross-legged on a blanket while working on a colorful crochet project.
But here's where it gets even better—Sasha's love for knitting seems to run in the family. Michelle Obama has been vocal about her passion for the craft, once sharing a heartfelt Instagram post about how knitting became her go-to hobby.
© Backgrid/The Grosby Group"In knitting, when you create the first stitch of a new project, you cast on. When an item is finished, you bind off. Both of these actions, I've found, are incredibly satisfying bookends of something manageable and finite," Michelle wrote. "Knitting has truly become one of my favorite pastimes, and I've enjoyed the feeling of slowing down and creating something from hand. I know so many of you are knitters – I'd love to see something you've proudly made and hear why you enjoy knitting so much. Use #TheLightWeCarry so I can see your posts! 🧶."
© Backgrid/The Grosby GroupIt looks like Sasha has taken a page from her mom's book and embraced the soothing power of a creative hobby.
© Backgrid/The Grosby GroupIn January, Sasha was photographed for the first time since the Los Angeles fires. The youngest daughter of Michelle and Barack Obama was spotted picking up some books.
Among the books, she grabbed Richard Powers' "Bewilderment," a novel following a man and his son as they cope with the grief of the loss of their wife and mother.
Sasha Obama's life in Los Angeles
Sasha Obama transferred from the University of Michigan to the University of Southern California. She graduated in May 2023, acquiring an undergraduate degree in sociology. After moving to L.A., she has been often photographed in the city, spending time with her friends and older sister, Malia Obama.
© Grosby GroupMichelle Obama is thrilled about the close bond of Malia and Sasha. "So I just said, 'Okay, well that's interesting that you guys are going to try living together. We'll see how it goes,'" she told PEOPLE. "But yeah, it feels good to know that the two girls you raised find solace at a kitchen table with one another. It's like the one thing you want for them."
