Streetknit (Mitten) Meet-Up
It was a warm winter in Toronto this year, but Streetknit found themselves clamouring for mittens, and the demand is expected to be even higher next winter. In attempt to get ahead of the curve they are going to start stockpiling mitts this spring and summer, and I’m going to be teaching the not-so-fine art of mitten making at the next meeting!
What is Streetknit?
Streetknit is a grass-roots group of people who have been working for more years than I can count (since at least 2011?) to make, collect and distribute hand knitted items to the homeless. They currently meet once a month at St. Stephens in the Fields Church in Toronto (see the Streetknit Facebook Page for details).
At Knit-O-Matic, we accept donations of hand knitted goods as well as yarn for Streetknit, or you can bring your donations directly to a meeting (or contact Streetknit directly to confirm other drop-off locations). We also host a Yarn Swap (next April 20, 2024) a few times a year, the leftovers of which go to Streetknit.
What to Bring to Make Mittens
- 5mm/US8 needles (double pointed or single pointed)
- 4mm/US6 needles (double pointed or single pointed)
- Small stitch holder (if you have one)
- 3 stitch markers (if you have them)
We will be working with Aran/Chunky weight yarn and using the World’s Simplest Mittens pattern for mitts worked in the round and the Easy Knit Mittens pattern for mitts worked flat and seamed – you can work in the round or flat, whichever you prefer. If you have yarn or a pattern you prefer please bring it! If you don’t have single-pointed needles there should be some donations available. I will be casting on with Berroco Vintage Chunky, but you can use the yarn of your choice, or pick up some suitable donated yarn at the event.
NOTE: The pattern for the mittens in the picture above is Mighty Mittens by Emily Kintigh. We will be making basic, single coloured mittens together at Streetknit, not the fancy colourwork.
Details
- FREE, all are welcome
- Note: You do not need to make mittens to attend this meet-up: mitten making is optional!
- Tuesday April 9, 2024 – 6:30-9:30pm
- St. Stephens in the Fields Church, 103 Bellevue Ave, Toronto ON (use the ramp door)
- In consideration of people with chronic health conditions all attending must wear a mask at this event. If you don’t have a mask one will be provided.
- See all details on the Streetknit Facebook Page