Saturday, May 25, 2013

World's Largest Knitting Needle and Crochet Hook Attempt in Casey, IL


May 20, 2013 - World Record Attempt
Photo taken by JG-TC
May 20, 2013 - Crochet Hook World Record Attempt
Wow...what an amazing week it has been!!! On Monday, May 20th, I attempted to set 2 World Records by knitting the required 10 stitches wide by 10 rows long gauge swatch using 13 ft. knitting needles and a 9lb crochet hook. These crafting tools were created and gifted to me by Jim Bolin of Bolin Enterprises Inc.

Jim started on this journey in January 2013. He currently  holds 2 Guinness World Records for creating the World's Largest Wind Chime and The World's Largest Golf Tee. The Wind Chime draws in bus loads of tourist to our small community and sits only 1 block from my shop location.

World's Largest Wind Chime in Casey, IL
World's Largest Golf Tee in Casey, IL

Within 2 weeks, we should know our status with Guinness Book and add 2 more records to Jim's list. I'll keep you posted!!