11th June World Wide Knit in Public Day.

World Wide Knit in Public Day was started in 2005 by Danielle Landes. It originated as a way for knitters to come together and enjoy each other's company.

Knitting is not only for grannies. It is a beneficial hobby, and it improves your mental, emotional and physical health.

It is surprising how many children's picture books feature knitting. Even if it isn't central to the story, there is often a character knitting in the pictures. Betsy Bird has made a point of studying these picture book knitters to make sure they are holding the knitting needles correctly. The article also gives examples of books that include knitting that you may not have explored.

In the past children used to love learning to knit, doing French or finger knitting and making pompoms, but in the current crowded curriculum crafts like these are no longer school activities, so when I do a display of 'knitting' or 'craft' books they are not as popular as they once were. 

For more picture books with knitting see this Pinterest.