Historical Tidbit #1
I haven't seen a verifiable source to this story, but apparently, in the late 16th Century, King Christian IV of Denmark outlawed knitting!  He thought it made women too "dreamy".  Pshaw, your highness! 

His mother, Sophie of Mecklenburg-Gustrow, did not think much of this edict either.  She would gather some of her ladies in waiting, and they would row out to an island and knit the day away!  If anyone wishes to do a little research and find out if this really happene...

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Our first World Wide Knit and Public Day at the Brooklyn Public Library was a big hit!  The weather out on the Plaza was perfect-sunny, but with lots of shade.  Dozens of knitters, beginners and veterans, joined in on the festivities.  My guess is that at least 150 people attended.  I hope the library offers more knitting events in the future.  If we do, you can read about them right here.  BPL's WWKIP was unexpectedly blogged about in the Nerdabout blog, which is part of the Science Channel....

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We've been talking about it since February, and now the big day is nearly upon us.  I am talking, of course, about World Wide Knit in Public Day!  The Brooklyn Public Library is hosting an event out on the front plaza of the Central Library on Saturday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  There will be giveaways, demonstrations, raffle prizes, and music.  Newcomers and experienced knitters are all welcome!

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Check it out!  There is a post about knitting on the Brooklyn Public Library blog, "No Shush Zone".  Write a comment there of what you think about knitting and our group here at the Central Library! 
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Save the Date! Saturday, June 13 is World Wide Knit in Public Day.  We'll be doing our part and knitting out on the Plaza of the Central Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Join us! 

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