Boston KnitOut and Crochet

Boston Knit Out 2005

2005-05-20T17:30:00.000-04:00

Boston Knit Out now has its own web address:www.bostonknitout.comRight now it's just one page, but information about the 2005 Knit Out will be added, so be sure to bookmark the new site.The 2005 Boston Knit Out will take place Sunday, Oct. 2.

Photos! Photos! Photos!

2004-09-22T13:57:00.000-04:00

A Boston Knit-Out attendee enjoying the event. Photo copyright © 2004 Todd Lehman As promised, here are some pictures from the Boston Knit Out. Todd Lehman posted an excellent recap of the event on his weblog, with lots of pictures. He has some great shots of the Show & Share in particular. There is also a full photo Knit-Out photo gallery of the pictures he took while there. You can also

We Want Your Feedback!

2004-09-22T13:23:00.000-04:00

What did you think of this year's Knit-Out? What did you enjoy the most? What would you change? We'd like to hear from you so we can make the next Knit-Out even better. Please e-mail any suggestions or comments to Susan Baker at susan@windsorbutton.com or Beth Sheard at turtletrackz@yahoo.com.

Coming Soon: Knit-Out Photos

2004-09-19T13:57:00.000-04:00

We'll be posting some pictures from the Knit-Out over the next week or so. There'll be photos from the fashion show and more, so check back at this site.

Some Resources to Keep You Stitching

2004-09-17T16:31:00.001-04:00

Whether you are an experienced crafter or just learned to knit or crochet at the Knit-Out—or even if you haven't yet picked up needles or hook—these resources should help keep you going. We know from experience that even after you learn, you sometimes need to remind yourself how to do the stitches. So among these resources are several web sites where you can see videos or illustrations of

Door Prizes!

2004-09-09T23:33:00.000-04:00

There will be lots of wonderful door prizes at the Knit Out. Fill out an entry blank at the Knit Out Information Booth when you arrive. Door prizes include a Boye needlemaster kit, a set of Denise interchangeable needles, suede kits from Berroco,and kits from Design Source, to name a few. The list of prizes, donors, and winners will be listed here after the event. There will be two door prize

Maps Fixed

2004-09-09T17:57:00.000-04:00

The links to maps of the Knit-Out location on this site were not working properly earlier. We have remedied the problem, and we apologize for any inconvenience.

Get Inspired at the Fashion Show and Participate in the Show & Share

2004-09-09T09:57:00.000-04:00

Fashion show at the previous Knit-Out.Join us for the Fashion Show at 1:30 on Sunday, September 12. Garments by local designers, knitters, and yarn stores will be modeled on our Boston Common runway at the Gazebo. The fashion show is another opportunity to see the infinite variations possible in needlecraft projects, fibers, and garment design modeled on real people. New designs for fall and

Schedule of Events

2004-09-08T21:47:00.000-04:00

Pullover and shawl from the fashion show at the last Knit-Out Here’s what’s happening when at the Knit-Out: 12:00 – 12:30 Wren Ross, “Singing With Every Fiber” Wren Ross sings old favorites with a new yarn "twist." 12:30 – 1:15 Sock Knitting Contest An exciting demonstration by staff members from Creative Warehouse 1:15 – 1:30 Door Prizes 1:30 – 2:00 Fashion Show Selected items from

Getting to the Knit-Out

2004-09-08T15:48:00.000-04:00

We’ve been asked exactly where on the Boston Common the Knit-Out will be. The Knit-Out will take place at the Boston Common’s gazebo, which is on the Tremont Street side of the Common. It’s near the intersection of West Street and Tremont. An easy way to find the gazebo: It’s very close to the Boston Visitor Center, an easily noticeable landmark on the Tremont Street side of the Common. And it’s

Technique Demonstrations

2004-09-08T13:50:00.000-04:00

At the previous Knit-Out, a volunteer teaches a new knitter.The following technique demonstrations will be offered at the knit out. These demonstrations will be led by staff of local yarn shops who are also Knit Out Exhibitors. 12:30 – 1:00 Working with Space-Dyed Yarns Space-dyed or "interval-dyed" yarns are colored in sections, with varied shades all along the strand. Learn to get different

Support the Knit Out: Buy a T-Shirt or Tote

2004-09-07T15:22:00.000-04:00

Junior Raglan style shirtYou can buy Boston Knit-Out merchandise at the Knit-Out Shop at CafePress. There are a dozen different styles of shirts, as well as tote bags, messenger bags, mugs, buttons, and bumper stickers. All the profits go to defray the costs of producing the Knit-Out. Limited numbers of short-sleeved T-shirts, in blue only, will be on sale at Windsor Button, and at the Knit-Out

Take This Logo ... Please!

2004-09-04T21:59:00.000-04:00

If you want to link to this site using a nifty logo like the one at left, just copy and paste this code into your web page’s HTML: Note to bloggers: If you use Blogger to maintain your

Knit Out Volunteers Still Needed!

2004-09-03T14:54:00.000-04:00

We are still looking for volunteers to help out with the BostonKnitOut and Crochet on the Boston Common, Sunday, September 12th.Volunteers are needed to teach adults and kids how to knit orcrochet as well as helpers at the information booth. The event runs from 12pm - 4pm.If you are interested in volunteering, please send a message to KnitOut_Volunteers@hotmail.com.Even if you are not available

Exhibitors at the Knit Out

2004-09-03T13:59:00.000-04:00

You'll get to meet the following exhibitors at the Knit Out 2004: A Yarn Over Marblehead 21 Essex Street Marblehead, MA 01945 781-639-9276 yarnovermhd@comcast.net Abbott Yarn Shoppe 160 Cabot Street Beverly, MA 01915 978-927-1893 Vdm01915@aol.com Creative Warehouse 220 Reservoir Street Needham, MA 02494 781-444-9341 creativewarehse@cs.com Dee’s Nimble Needles 21 West Street Walpole, MA 02081

Knit Out 2004 Sponsors

2004-09-03T13:58:00.000-04:00

Boston's Knit Out & Crochet 2004 is sponsored by: Berroco, Inc. Classic Elite Yarns Design Source JCA, Inc. Knit One, Crochet Too, Inc. Westminster Fibers

About Boston's Knit Out & Crochet 2004

2004-09-03T13:57:00.000-04:00

The Boston Knit Out & Crochet 2004 is a FREE event where people interested in knitting, crochet, or spinning—whether they're just curious to find out about those crafts or are long-time crafters—can get together, get inspired, and learn. People from Boston and all over New England come to the Boston event. The previous Boston Knit Out, in 2002, was attended by more than 1,000 people. The