The Five Rivers Fiber Guild will support World Wide Knit in Public Day with an event at the Heathsville Farmers Market on Saturday, June 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.   Local knitters, whether experienced or novice, are welcome to join the Guild in a public display of their craft.

WWKiP Day was started in 2005 by Danielle Landes as a way to bring solitary knitters out of their homes and into venues where they could meet other knitters and share the enjoyment of their craft. This year, at least 15 Virginia localities are hosting “knit in public” events.

Participants in Heathsville will help the Five Rivers Fiber Guild to knit afghan squares for donation to From the Heart Stitchers, a nonprofit group that distributes handmade garments and blankets to people in need across the Commonwealth. Even folks who have never knitted will have a chance to add a few stitches to a work in progress.

Flyers and brochures about the Fiber Guild, From the Heart Stitchers, and the Tavern Weavers and Spinners Guild will be available at the WWKiP booth. The Bay Window Yarn shop in Irvington is supporting the event by providing a discount coupon to each knitter who participates in the event.

For more information, contact Judy Mooers, 804-580-8289.