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World Wide Knit In Public Day
World Wide Knit in Public Day falls on the second Saturday in June, and it grew from 25 events in 2005 to over 1,000 in more than 50 countries.
World Wide Knit in Public Day is the second Saturday in June.
It’s celebrated every year on the second Saturday in June.
Started in 2005 by Danielle Landes, her vision was intended to get knitters out of their homes and connected in the real world.
She encouraged people to organize small get togethers in parks, cafes, and local yarn stores all around the world.
That first year there were 25 local events.
Today there are well over 1,000 in more than 50 countries including The United Arab Emirates, Lithuania, and South Africa.
It is the biggest knitter run event in the world!
Why Knit in Public?
Knitting is often a solitary activity.
Most people do it at home, alone, watching reruns of NCIS.
But there are A LOT of knitters around the world, and many more who could be inspired to start.
Knitting in public helps to de-stigmatize the craft as “only for old ladies” and helps connect knitters in your area.
Attending a WWKIPD event can help you make new friends as well as offer a change of pace.
