Our local event, hosted by Knit-Spin-Weave, connected passionate knitters, crocheters, spinners and weavers, all wearing our best woollens. We sat together outside in the winter sunshine.
There were thoughtful activities set up, such as come ‘n’ try macrame. I brought along my ten year old who had a go. Last year at WWKIPDay she tried weaving.
Highlights included a bunting competition, with prizes awarded by people’s choice.
Some of the bunting was very unusual, like this tea cup bunting…
…or this bunting made from paper yarn.
This one had the letters WWKIPD spelt on alternate flags, with miniature balls of wool hanging off each point.
There were also little competitions to entertain. I went in a “crochet the longest chain in two minutes” competition. I nearly won; the reigning, unbeaten by one stitch, champion is next to me.
My ten year old also entered (in an earlier heat, to avoid Haywood vs Haywood). Later we entered a mother-daughter team in the “wind a ball of wool from a skein”. (Did we win? Find out! Watch the entire 1.40minute gripping, nail-biting contest here.)
Many thanks to Knit-Spin-Weave for hosting a wonderful WWKIPDay. We are so lucky to have you here.
Cheers!
Have you attended a knitting event? Did you knit at WWKIPDay this year?
Yes, I attended Liz, and met you briefly when you handed me your very attractive card advertising your Dressmaker’s Companion book. Had no idea I was meeting someone famous!!
I really enjoyed the WWKIP Day at Clare courtesy of Tracy. She is such an inspiring and knowledgeable person, and her shop is simply amazing! Even though I didn’t know anyone personally at the event it didn’t matter at all because we are all on the same yarn journey.
(Great photos by the way)
Yes, I attended Liz, and met you briefly when you handed me your very attractive card advertising your Dressmaker’s Companion book. Had no idea I was meeting someone famous!!
I really enjoyed the WWKIP Day at Clare courtesy of Tracy. She is such an inspiring and knowledgeable person, and her shop is simply amazing! Even though I didn’t know anyone personally at the event it didn’t matter at all because we are all on the same yarn journey.
(Great photos by the way)
Yes, an amazing shop and an amazing woman. I watched her walk around and greet every person by name. It was a lovely, welcoming event.