Knit One, Purl Two

Knitting at Your Nearest Community Centre

February 16, 2004 - One of the oldest known hand crafts, the art of knitting is taking a new generation by storm. Once bone, metal or wood took the place of modern plastic needles in this art that is thought to have had its start in Persia thousands of years ago. Knitted socks were discovered in ancient Egyptian tombs in the 3rd and 6th century with European countries developing it into an advanced craft by the 1500s.

Long thought a pastime for the elderly, the knitting craze has now spanned all generations and genders making this home craft a wonderful way to share experience and skill as close as your nearest community centre.

A huge variety of drop-in knitting circles and classes are now available in Vancouver. Check the Park Board's Program Finder for the session just right for you.