takes place May Bank Holiday from Wednesday May 1st - Mon. May 6th, 2019
As part of Roscommon Lamb Festival 2011, we are aiming to break the World Record for the largest group of knitters in one place! Its going to be a fun day and a fantastic achievement for Co. Roscommon & Ireland!
We need 1000 knitters to knit at the same time for 15 minutes. The current record is 937 held by a group in Portland, Oregon, USA. We are donating squares to the Irish Wheelchair association – but you can knit your own piece or work on an existing piece if you prefer. The main thing is we are all knitting together! You don’t have to cast on on the day – just be ready to go! All are welcome – young and old…
…so grab your knitting needles and we’ll knit a new patch of history for Ireland!
Saturday 30th April, 2011 @ 1.00pm
in Dr. Hyde Park, Athlone Road, Roscommon
April Knitting Events
The following are some of the events arranged promote the Knitting World Record Attempt at this year’s Roscommon Lamb Festival. All these events are free and you can just show up on the day to take part. There will be free knitting lessons at all these events to people who register for the record attempt.
Fri 1st
Stitch ’n Bitch with the Cast Offs knitting circle in Gleesons @10am
Fri 1st
Knit’n Wine in McCrann’s Bar, Castle Street @9pm
Sun 3rd
Knit’n Natter group at the Ploughing Championships in Ballintubber
Tues 5th
Knit’n Lit at Roscommon Library, Abbeytown @6-8pm
Fri 8th
Stitch’n Bitch with the Cast Offs knitting circle in Gleesons @10am
Tues 12th
Knit’n Lit at Roscommon Library, Abbeytown @6-8pm
Wed 13th
Wool & Wellies interactive knitting event at Roscommon Mart (tbc)
Wed 13th
Knit’n Wine in the Hollywood Bar, Castle Street @9pm
Thurs 14th
Knit’n Lit at Roscommon Library, Abbeytown @6-8pm
Fri 15th
Stitch’n Bitch with the Cast Offs knitting circle in Gleesons @10am
Tues 19th
Knit’n Lit at Roscommon Library, Abbeytown @6-8pm
Fri 22nd
Stitch’n Bitch with the Cast Offs knitting circle in Gleesons @10am
Sun 24th
Float in the Easter Parade
Wed 27th
Knit’n Wine night at JJ Harlow’s Bar, Market Square @9pm
Wed 27th
Wool & Wellies interactive knitting event at Roscommon Mart (tbc)
Fri 29th
Stitch’n Bitch with the Cast Offs knitting circle in Gleesons @10am
Saturday 30th – THE BIG EVENT!
Attempt to break the record for the largest group of knitters in one place.
1.00pm at Dr Hyde, Roscommon. Arrive at 11.30 am to be counted in!
