New Idea magazine is rallying Sydney knitters to attempt to break the world knitting record for the number of people knitting simultaneously. The event is in support of breast cancer sufferers.

The attempt will be made on Monday, June 15 in Martin Place, Sydney. Knitters need to assemble at 7.30am, when they can check in and collect their goody bag, containing wool, needles and a book of knitting patterns, courtesy of Spotlight, plus a copy of New Idea and a recipe book. Knitters will be making 10-inch squares and need to knit continuously for 20 minutes to break the record.

Squares knitted on the day will be made into blankets and given to women undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment for breast cancer at the Prince of Wales Hospital.

You can download an information pack and find a link to register to be part of the record attempt here. There’s also an address where you can send knitted items to if you can’t make it on the day.

If you can’t make it on the day, you can still send knitted items (hats, scarves & wraps/blankets preferred) to New Idea at the following address:

New Idea Knitting Event
Pacific Magazines
35-51 Mitchell St
McMahons Point NSW 2060

The event is a great chance to meet other knitters and help a good cause at the same time — and how often do you get the chance to be part of a world record?