When it's sunny there's nothing we like better than spending our lunch hour in down by the river, knitting away in the sunshine. We're not the only ones, and World Wide Knit in Public Day on Saturday 14 June is set to be a stormer this year. There are already several events listed for the UK and we've just had some news in from a KIP event in another sunny place.
South African based Elle Yarns are encouraging local knitters to get out their pins in public – and to do it for a good cause. As well as working to raise funds and awareness by encouraging people to knit squares for a local breast cancer charity, they're also giving away a free pattern for a pretty pink knitted hat, designed specially for cancer patients.
It's simple to knit, making it perfect for a busy Knitting In Public event and once you've finished it you can either keep it or donate it. To download yours, all you have to do is sign up to their free Knitters Club and you'll find it among the 46 free patterns currently available.
If you're wondering where to donate your hat, contact the oncology or customer services department at your local hospital.
Wednesday May 21, 2008 
