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Thu, 06/11/2009

Celebrate World Wide Knit in Public Day! by Julie Schaeffer:

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This weekend is World Wide Knit in Public Day(s)! And, so is next weekend! Yes, it's true-and no longer a one day event. WWKiP Day started in 2005, now spans two weekends. Get those knitting needles ready!

What, you might ask, is WWKiP Day? Well, it's just what it sounds like. Around the world people are planning events in public spots to knit with their fellow knitters. While in New York, this is not so uncommon an occurrence, in other less populated places (or quirky; take your pick), knitting can be quite a solitary engagement. That's why WWKiP Day was founded to get knitters together and share the yarn love. To find a WWKiP event near you, check out their website.

Now that the pressure is on to knit something that will be on public display, allow us to make a suggestion about what to knit. Come July, the awesome Wacky Baby Knits will find its way into bookstores. But since WWKiP Day is this weekend (or next, depending on your observance) here are two taster patterns for you; they're so cute! And if you don't have a baby or know one, maybe you can alter the pattern to fit yourself.

Download PDFs of:

Monster Mitten & Boots page 1

Monster Mitten & Boots page 2

The Elvis Hat

Extra! See the outfits spread

Wacky Baby Knits

Alison Jenkins - author

$16.95 - add to cart

From baby robot to l'il Elvis-a book of unusual and irresistible knitting patterns for baby gear.

Most baby knitting books are sweet and precious, filled with pompomed booties and pastel hats. Not this colorful and quirky collection. Wacky Baby Knits features unique projects that will have hipster parents and those with a sense of humor knitting away. What crafter could resist these adorable projects?