A new world knitting record!

OK, it’s official: I’m a champion! Well, me and 255 other knitters. We all braved the cold early morning in Martin Place, Sydney today to knit squares to make blankets for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment at Prince of Wales Hospital and establish the world record for group knitting in the process.

My mum, who has successfully battled cancer on three fronts over the years, couldn’t get to the event today, as she has the ‘flu, but I was there to fly the flag for her — or wield the knitting needles, at least. However, she’s going to be knitting up a storm at home for the cause.

If you , too, couldn’t make it to the event today, but would still like to be a part of this good cause, you can knit squares for blankets at home, plus scarves, wraps, hats or any other garments to help alleviate the chill sensations experienced by patients as they undergo chemotherapy treatment.

To give you an idea of what is needed, we knitted 10-inch squares today using 9mm needles and 8ply wool — you’ll need to cast on around 30 stitches if you’re a knitter with average tension.

All completed items can be sent to the following address up until July 1:

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

Tags: cancer, Charity, Guiness World Records, Prince of Wales Hospital