Do you knit in public today?
By Lee Ka
@kaka135 (14994)
Malaysia
June 18, 2016 10:29am CST
I just found out it's World Wide Knit in Public Day today, on 18 June 2016. It's actually on second Saturday of June each year.
This day started in 2005 by Danielle Landes. It sounds fun to gather and knit together with others. I have never knit in public with others before. I wonder if there is any event hosted near my place. I hope I will be able to join one day later, perhaps together with my children too.
Have you joined any knit in public event?
You can find more about this World Wide Knit in Public Day here:
World Wide Knit in Public Day! – Better living through stitching together! WWKIP Day is unique, in that it’s the largest knitter run event in the world. Each local event is put together by a volunteer or a group of volunteers. The date this year is Saturda
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
18 Jun 16
I don't knit but I've seen some people knit especially at hospitals!
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
19 Jun 16
@kaka135 Both patients and people. I guess to pass by time.
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@youless (114117)
• Guangzhou, China
20 Jun 16
This is a new festival I heard. I am interested in knitting, however, I don't know how to knit at all. My mom is very good at it and she made not only my sweaters but also my son's. When I have a grand child one day, I can only go to buy the sweater rather than knitting in person
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@celticeagle (189792)
• Boise, Idaho
18 Jun 16
My daughter is the knitting person. She probably would knit in public.
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@JudyEv (381760)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Jun 16
Haven't heard of this day being celebrated here. I was in a waiting room once and there was a box of wool and needles and people could knit while they waited for their appointment. The idea was to knit as a little or a lot to make squares for blankets for the needy.
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@kaka135 (14994)
• Malaysia
19 Jun 16
That's really a good idea! So, anyone can just knit the squares there, and someone will collect them and make blankets?
I like to bring my crocheting or knitting project with me if I have to wait too, instead of bringing a book, though sometimes I bring both, as I can still talk to my children while crocheting or knitting.
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