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Wednesday, June 11, 2008, 07:00
Now, two East Riding women are reaching out with their needles to join knitters across the world in a global knitting event.
Patricia Would and Kath Rial are organising the knitting day in Hornsea, one of almost 700 events being held all over the world on June 14.
World Wide Knit In Public was started in California in 2005 as a way of bringing knitters together.
Knitting has undergone a resurgence in recent years following the “outing” of celebrity fans of traditional pastime including Cameron Diaz, Kate Moss and Madonna.
Mrs Would said: “I've knitted on and off since I was a little girl, although I've been doing it seriously since I retired about five years ago.”
The two women are hoping knitters and crochet enthusiasts will join them for an informal gathering in the gardens of Hornsea's award-winning museum in Newbegin, from 10.30am to 4pm.
Participants are asked to bring along knitting or crochet and a folding chair.
Mrs Would, who has created jumpers, cardigans, hats, gloves and scarves as well as an array of baby clothes for her six-month-old grandchild, said: “We are hoping people will come, even if they haven't knitted before. I'm sure the more experienced knitters will be happy to share tips and advice to get people started.
“It's a great way to make friends. Kath and I have become more adventurous since we started and we are there to support each other if we get stuck on a pattern.”
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