How Knitters Plan Holidays

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Knitters have for centuries found ways to be together in a social setting to share. Elizabeth Zimmerman arguably might have been one of the first in the U.S. to organize an event where knitters paid a fee when she brought knitters together in the wilds of Wisconsin for what she referred to as Retreats. Things have changed since the 1950's, most LYS have a weekly knit night, regions hold yarn crawls and companies sponsor or organize marketplaces with classes taught by the rock stars of knitting. Or one can do a knitting cruise or tour of some far off land to visit where the wool is ¨made.¨

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There are many events that take place throughout the year but getting a comprehensive list is difficult. Most knitters work with a limited budget for such events and knowing the what, where, when and how much of such activities can help an interested party make better informed decisions. Imagine my satisfaction when I saw a list compiled by Knitters´ Review come out. Be sure to click here. Although it may not be totally complete, it goes a long way in help me decide what I might be interested in attending.

This is a call to all my knitting friends near and far, if there is something on this list (or another event) you are thinking about attending, let me know. If I am available, I just might want to join you. Or if you want to go it alone, just keep quiet :-}

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