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US Post Offices Stage “Knit-In”

7. December 2007 | Category Helping Others, knitting | 0 Comment »

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“WASHINGTON, DC — Knit One. Mail, too.

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To mark the knitting revolution and the value of today’s mail, this week the Postal Service is calling all knitters. Armed with balls of yarn and a few good needles, participating Post Offices nationwide will open their doors for a “knit in,” mirroring the popular knit-in-public events taking the country by storm. In addition to knitting demonstrations, sweaters, scarves and other items knitted or collected from events can be donated and mailed to local charities, shelters and hospitals.

….”  article continues here:  http://www.usps.com/communications/newsroom/2007/pr07_092.htm

(source) Visit the Holiday Press Room at usps.com ”

 

One group is putting it to good use with  a Great Falls, MT Postal Knit-In on Dec. 7.  Read about it here:

http://www.usps.com/communications/newsroom/localnews/mt/mt_2007_1127.htm

Updated - December 7, 2007

USPS News Page has listed more Knit In Events.  Check to see if there is one in your area:

http://www.usps.com/communications/newsroom/2007/pr07_092events.htm



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