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2004-10-27
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The American Red Cross has announced that it will be attending Knit Fest 2004 at the Seagate Convention Center in Toledo, Ohio from November 11-14, to share its rich knitting history with a new generation of knitters and will sell its commemorative ‘Knit Your Bit’ kit to benefit the Red Cross mission.
Dara Tatum, Representative of Knit Fest, said, "Knit Fest 2004 was organized based a simple goal -- provide knitting enthusiasts with an opportunity to knit, learn, and shop."
"We wanted to incorporate classes for beginners and advanced knitters alike, as well as provide a diverse marketplace with unique yarns, fibers and supplies by vendors from across the country," Tatum said.
The Knit Fest 2004 is free and open to the public, voluntary donations will be accepted at the door to benefit the American Red Cross.
"When we learned about the "Knit your Bit" kit, we decided to add another component to the event that is so indicative of knitters--support for a charitable organization. The Red Cross is constantly in the forefront of meeting the needs of others by responding wherever and whenever disaster strikes, like the recent hurricanes, that we''re so happy to help," said Tatum.
Darren Irby, Vice President of Public Relations for the American Red Cross, said, "Knitters have always been there to help people in need."
The Red Cross kit features hand-dyed yarn (an 80/20 wool/acrylic blend), a replica pattern and the double-pointed and finishing needles necessary to create a pair of regulation military socks circa 1942. The kit''s collectible, reusable tin features an inset with original era poster artwork and the Red Cross knitting story.
A portion of the proceeds from the sales of knit kits will go to support the work of the Red Cross. These funds will provide for the immediate needs of the victims of thousands of disasters, such as wildfires, house fires, tornadoes, floods and more, across the country each year.
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