Boston Knit Out & Crochet Too

Boston, MA, June 24, 2007 - On Sunday, September 30, 2007, thousands will be descending upon the Boston Common from noon to 4 p.m. near the bandstand to celebrate yarn crafts.

The Boston Knit-Out & Crochet Too is an annual event educating the public about the crafts of knitting and crochet through lessons, demonstrations, displays, and resources. Enthusiasts of all skill levels and those who are simply curious are welcome. Knitting and crochet have become a popular pastime for men and women of all ages, backgrounds, and professions, who seek a return to simplicity and a way to reduce stress. Needlecraft groups have become a hip social outlet for urban- and suburbanites alike. The first Knit-Out was held nine years ago by the Craft Yarn Council of America in New York City, and the event has since spread to Boston, Washington, D.C. and several other cities across the U.S.

Experienced crafters can enjoy the numerous product and store displays. Adults and children who want to learn how to knit or crochet can visit the Knit-Out’s instruction area. Crafters who need help on a project can consult one of the several “doctors” in the instruction area to help them troubleshoot.

Events for this year’s program include contests such as Fastest Knitter, a fashion show, knitting and crochet instruction, fiber spinning demonstrations, author book signings, a blogger meet-up and store and product exhibits.

Boston Knit Out & Crochet, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a mission of evangelizing the fun and benefits of yarn crafts.

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If you would like more information about the Boston Knit Out & Crochet Too, please call Marcie Moline at 617-620-1980 or e-mail her at pr [@] bostonknitout.com

Our planning and To Do list is ramping up for the Boston Knit Out & Crochet Too. Please join us at our next planning meeting at the Boston Commandery, 186 Tremont St., 4th floor, Boston on Monday, June 18 at 6:30 pm.

Planning is really not the right word for what happens at these meetings. It is really a meeting to accept a task to help make the 2007 event the best ever. You can pick up fliers to distribute at your local knitting group, community center and library. Or you can get a few phone numbers of yarn stores to call and make sure they got their shop letter for getting a table.

We are also looking for story submissions to be used for press releases and posting to our BostonKnitOut.com web site. Please submit your story ideas or completed stories to pr (at) bostonknitout.com

If you can’t make it but want to help, please send an e-mail to this year’s Volunteer Coordinator, Satoko. You can reach her at volunteer (at) bostonknitout.com

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