Knit-Out & Crochet 2008

On February 16-17, 2008 I had a display for Hands to Hearts, Inc. at the Knit-Out & Crochet 2008 event at the Mall of America in Minneapolis, MN.  The experience was truly amazing!  There were women there from all  over the world.

On Saturday, February 16, 2008, the International Fastest Knitter/Crocheter competition was held for the Guiness Book of World Records.  Countries represented included:  Canada, Holland, United Kingdom, Germany, and France. 

Debbie MaComber (author) presented Evie Rosen with a knitting bag from her shop in Washington.  Evie is a former yarn retailer and nationally known knitting teacher from Wausau, Wisconsin.  She is the person who came up with the idea for Warm Up America!  Warm Up America! started out as a way to provide warmth for any Wisconsonite who had lost their home, for whatever reason. Now it’s coast to coast, and volunteers all over America have lovingly knitted uncounted squares and stitched them into blankets.  Since 1994, the Craft Yarn Council of America has run the day-to-day operations of Warm Up America! Evie has retired, but she still participates. Under their joint guidance, Warm Up America! has become the best-known and largest charity of its kind.

Debbie MaComber demonstrated knitting a sock with help from a representative from Leisure Arts. Leisure Arts has produced books with Debbie’s knitting patterns.

Kathleen Sams with Red Heart Yarn provided demonstrations. She can be seen on PBS on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. (Central Standard Time).

A good friend of mine, Donna Krein, had her picture taken with Vickie Howell, television host of Knitty Gritty. 

Thank you, Donna.  It was because of you that I heard the event.

I’m honored to have had the opportunity to participate in this event and recommend it to anyone who knits or crochets.  The experience will change your life!