MONTICELLO, Ill. – 4-H empowers youth by providing the tools and opportunities to learn skills that will last a lifetime. Knitting is the latest offering by 4-H that is a collaborative effort with Piatt County Home and Community Education. Youth will not only learn that knitting is fun but that the possibilities of creative projects with knitting are limitless.

“We’re excited to have Piatt County HCE members share their passion for knitting with kids,” says 4-H Youth Development Educator Jamie Boas. “They can use what they learn to make all sorts of creative items!”

Learn to Finger Knit is from 2 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 10 at Piatt County Extension, 210 S. Market St., Monticello, Ill. No experience is necessary, and all supplies are provided.

This free event is open to youth ages 8 to 18. Register by Oct. 5 at go.illinois.edu/Knitting. For more information, please contact Jamie Boas at kleissjm@illinois.edu or call 217-762-2191.

University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact 217-762-2191. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting your access needs.

Source: Jamie Boas, 4-H Youth Development Educator, University of Illinois Extension

Writer: Laura Crider, Marketing and Communications, University of Illinois Extension