Random Acts of Knitting

DATE: 06/10/2011 10:28:47 PM -----
Do you know how to knit? Did your Grandma teach you? or did you learn from a friend? Do your co-workers know how? or that person in the grocerystore check-out in front of you? So many people knit or crochet, but even though the pastime has enjoyed a rise in popularity lately, it has remained a solo activity for the most part.
Imagine how many knitting friends you could meet if we all brought our knitting out of the closet and into the world! Tomorrow (Saturday, June 11) is the beginning of "World Wide Knit In Public Day" which, since its inception in 2005, has been extended to last an entire week! Volunteers all over the world have organized to host "KIP"s in their communities, where anyone can come and meet other local knitters. There is a website: http://www.wwkipday.com where people have posted their KIPs so, wherever you are, you can find one to join! I encourage you to host your own KIP or bring your needles and yarn out to the nearest coffee-shop or patio this week. I will be at the Dalhousie Starbucks from 12-2ish tomorrow if you want to join me. And, if you DO decide to Knit In Public snap me a photo and I'll make up a little collage to go with this post!
Happy knitting! - jn
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