A couple nights ago, just before I was going to switch off the news (as who really can watch that crap anymore?) one of the reporters says “And coming up! A Washington woman’s knitting needle explodes! Heh heh.” - I’m paraphrasing, except for the laugh at the end. So I kept watching. I almost posted about it right after the segment - what a timely post! But didn’t - it seemed too hokey.
Today, however, I ran across the discussion that had already been circulating across the internet about the incident, and thought I’d post about it, just in case you hadn’t already heard.
Video from a Washington TV station.
The article from a local paper
and the thread from Knitter’s Review
All riveting - the best theory is that there were gases or particles left inside from the casting process that oxidized and were just too much for the old, worn-away metal of the needle’s tip - more information coming as soon as the bomb expert(!) finishes his analysis.
I actually just like seeing anything knitting-related in the news. Personally I knit exclusively with bamboo or wooden needles. I like the organic feel of them. But they can give splitters, so really, no one is ever completely safe.
Voices of Lower Manhattan
Knitting in the City
By: Valerie Reiss
Fine Living
Fall Traditions
The Sydney Morning Herald
Spinning yarns
By Jenny Sinclair
October 2 2002
The Portland Tribune published a story on knitting and crafting in Portland. Below are 2 of the many activities going on around town.
I need to get out more.
Craft Night at Nocturnal
8 p.m. every Wednesday in Nocturnal’s downstairs bar, 1800 E. Burnside St., 503-239-5900, 21 years and older, free.
The Church of Craft
Meetings are often held at Rimsky-Korsakoffee House, 701 S.E. 12th Ave., 503-232-2640, free. Visit www.churchofcraft.org for times.
This Weekend!
Handmade Holiday Bazaar
When: Noon to
4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7
Where: Sofa,Table, Chair, 2337 E. Burnside St. 503-231-2782
Cost: Free
‘Riches at Rimsky’s’
When: 11 a.m. to
5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, and Sunday, Dec. 7
Where: Rimsky-
Korsakoffee House, 701 S.E. 12th Ave., 503-232-2640 or www.richesatrim
skys.com
Cost: Free
MORE MORE MORE
See the Portland section of Nervy Girl Webzine for more unusual events around Portland.
An update from my original note on the offensive KnitNet article about online knitting advice…
This article has changed since I first ran across it. The writer had originally used terms like “bozo” and “fool” to describe those who “dole out advice” for free (”Any fool can put up a web site…”). What you’re reading now is a very PC version of what was originally written.
Alison articulated well what I think what we all felt in reading that article and Anne even wrote the editor. Bravo, ladies, though the article remains, your outrage at least made them tone down their insults.
I learned to knit online - from the very bozos that I link to all over my site. If it weren’t for you lovely bozos, I would have been stuck many, many times and would not be nearly as enthusiastic about knitting. I am so grateful that you’ve shared your vast experience and knowledge with me.
Another bozo
Update: Ouch KnitNet! You’ve really alienated a lot of your readers - an online community that could have been some of your biggest promoters. See the latest hullabaloo. This is a shame, really, as I hate to see fighting among the ranks of knitters (as the KnitNet folks are knitters too), however, the cool part is how much support there is for those who do put up their personal web sites, promoting knitting and sharing their successes and failures.
