Fastest Knitter

The World's Fastest Knitter and Crocheter 2005!

Can you knit quickly?

You could be the fastest knitter or crocheter!

Janet Vermist writes to us from the Netherlands to tell of Miriam Tegels' success at the handwerkbeurs in Zwolle.

Here are the results of the Dutch speed knitting contest, held at Handwerken 2005 in Zwolle on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th February 2005.

Miriam Tegels won on Sunday managing to knit an incredible 257 stitches in 3 minutes. Second was F. Bult who achieved 183 stitches. There are plans now for the official Dutch Championship to be held in 2006 (date to be announced).

Holland's fastest knitter - hoping to pip Hazel to the post at the next challenge!

Wherever you live in the world, if you would like to have your own "Fastest Knitter" competition, write in and let us know

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Fastest Knitting Speed = stocking stitch across a row of 60 stitches, using 4mm (UK8) needles and DK yarn.
Highest score so far is 255 stitches.

Check your speed (for 3 mins.) against the current records and if you think you might be faster, get in touch.

If you think you can beat these records, contact our press office by telephone on 0118 973 6796.
or email, by clicking here!

Current Record Holder for Fastest Knitter!

Could you beat Hazel Tindall's Record?

Hazel Tindall from Shetland won the world speed knitting championships at Alexandra Palace on Sat 9 Oct. with 255 stitches in 3 minutes. This set a new record following the previous 245 achieved by Wendy Moorby at the last contest held in New York in 2003.

The British Hand Knitting Confederation (BHKC) sponsored the quest to find the champions to compete in the recent contest held at :

Alexandra Palace,
Knitting and Stitching Show,
7th -10th October 2004

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Fastest Crochet Speed:

= 20 stitches in treble crochet and 3 chain turn, using 6mm hook and Aran yarn. Each treble crochet counts as 4 points.
Highest score so far 328 points.The world speed crochet champion,

Lily Chin from America, retains her title following a friendly battle against the UK’s Susan Briscoe. Lily did 82 trebles in 3 minutes, achieving a total of 328 points.