The Memphis version of World Wide Knit in Public Day was a smashing success! MIFA’s Love Cap Knitting and Crocheting Program hosted about 30 artists and crafters at the Central Library on June 14th to stitch, spin and enjoy each other’s company.
A non-stitcher learned to knit, a crocheter learned to knit, several folks tried spinning for the first time and everyone taught everyone else new techniques.
There were so many door prizes that everyone won something and some folks won twice! We had a table full of knitting needles, crochet hooks, stitch holders, cable needles and other tools to give away. Susie, Marjorie and Sarah all brought spinning wheels.
Many thanks to Beth Crockett at Yarn to Go for her donation of three gift certificates for the door prize table. And we are grateful to Nobuko Igarashi of the Benjamin Hooks Central Library for letting us take over their magazine section for the day. The library also supplied an eye-catching flyer design.
Finally, thanks to all who came out to knit in public. Y’all come back next year!
