01.06.2006
Following its success last year, the university is once again hosting
the 'Big Knit-In' on Sunday 4 June, from 12 noon until 6pm,
at Grand Parade.
The event is free with needles and yarns provided, although regular knitters
may prefer to bring their own. It is an opportunity for people to try knitting
for the first time, to re-learn the craft or for skilled knitters to swap stories
and techniques.
Experienced knitters including the university's Knitted Textile Design graduates, who specialise in knitting and knitwear design, will be on hand to help out and offer advice. Local knitting groups have been invited to participate, so there will be plenty of help at hand.
There will be a bar and BBQ in the gardens, music and performances by the graduates and entertainment for all the family. Work from the degree programmes in Fashion and Design will also be on display.
The Big-Knit-In, is the brainchild of Vikki Haffenden. She said: "The main focus of the day is encouraging as many people as possible to knit in a relaxed and sociable environment. Share your skills and learn some new ones, compare yarns, needles and enjoy yourself. This is a chance to 'have a go' and see what you think of this rewarding craft that is enjoying a re-birth. So get practising, and get those needles and hooks flying!"
For more information go to www.knitin.co.uk.
Contact: Marketing and Communications, University of Brighton, 01273 643022
