RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Whether you are a professional knitter or you’re simply fascinated by the craft, consider celebrating the worldwide “Knit-in Public Day” with the Library of Virginia this June.

AVALON- The Avalon Free Public Library hosts a knitting instruction group every Monday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the library, 235 32nd St. All levels of knitters are welcome, say library officials.

There comes a point where a few cherished items suddenly morph into a full-blown collection. What’s a collector to do? For Kim Payne of Everett, it began with collecting knitting spools, some of which ...