There are a couple events coming up we thought Storque readers would like to know about — especially those readers who also happen to be knitters and crocheters! Vickie Howell, Austin Craft Mafiosa, brought these to our attention.

Here's one for California-based folks:
"Anyone can look great in knits...it's all in HOW you wear them," says Vickie Howell. Known as the rock star of knitting, Howell will join Earth-friendly yarn pioneer South West Trading Company at Stitches West in Santa Clara to present popular knitwear designs on models with different body types. Attendees will learn how to wear and accessorize knits so they can look their best in their hand-made creations.

And for you Midwest folk:
There's a big Knit-out at the Mall of America, which Vickie will also be attending. It's sponsored by the Craft Yarn Council of America. Midwest crafters from all backgrounds will be gathering to share skills, socialize and talk about the favorite fibers! There'll also be crafting for good causes as well as the "international finals of the Fastest Knitter and Crocheter Contest. U.S. champ will "face off" against those from the U.K., Canada, The Netherlands, and France. "

Lily Chin is the  reigning world champion. See her go in this video below! Any of you knitter/cricheters think you got what it takes? Do you have a need for speed?
The above video was taken by millefleur at the Knitting and Stitching Show Alexandra Palace in October 2004. She runs ukhandknitting.com on behalf of the UK Hand Knitting Association who are sponsoring Hazel Tindall (UK's Fastest Knitter) to take part in the World Championships. Find out more at www.bhkc.co.uk/data/index4.shtml.

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Stitches West Show
Santa Clara Convention Center
Friday, February 22, 2008
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m
Cost: $15
www.knittinguniverse.com
800/237-7099
For more info on the Stitches West Show, click here.

Knit Out, see here.

Lily Chin's website
books and patterns and more.

Craft Yarn Council of America