The Queer Knit Pride Blanket is an exciting new initiative aiming to create a knitted and crocheted blanket representing queer identities and individuals across our community through craft. More information can be found here: https://www.instagram.com/p/C6wVHrlMAPy/
Knit club has been running for 4 months, welcoming people from across the community to join together, meet new friends and craft! This Knit Club provides all this along with the space to make a square to contribute to the blanket!
Knit or crochet a 20cm x 20cm square for the blanket in any way you like! Your square should represent you and what makes you proud- some examples include: resonant pride flags, colours/motifs/words that reflect your identity. There will be wool, ribbon, beads, embroidery thread etc. all provided to create your square.
Can't knit or crochet? Don't worry! You can still contribute to the pride blanket! Just DM @queer.kniiit on Instagram and I will provide a pre-knitted square for you to decorate!
The end result of the blanket will be showcased this summer during the march at Margate Pride in August 2024!
This is a not for profit event which is ticketed as cheaply as possible to include:
- A soft drink from a selection at The Grain Grocer
- All materials to be used during the Knit Club
- A £1 donation to Margate Pride
At the end of the session (if your square is finished!) I will collect your squares in preparation to construct them together.
This event is primarily for LGBTQIA+ people, allies welcome but please be mindful of this!