World’s Largest Knitting Needles

Having a cozy knit item like a scarf or toque can be one of winter’s most loved possessions. In this Guinness World Record, meet Elizabeth Bond, an art student living in the UK who holds the record for largest knitting needles which measure in at 4.42 m (14 ft 6.33 in) long and have a diameter of 9.01 cm (3.54 in)

PHOTO CREDIT: GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS

Betsy created the needles as a part of her final major project at Wiltshire College, where she was studying Art and Design. She wanted to focus on a textiles project, and felt knitting would be a great addition.

Having already been used to bigger knits by using lightweight broomsticks, she decided to take it up a notch by making the world’s biggest needles The concept behind the needles installation was to open a conversation about crafts, and traditional skills that are passed on through generations.

“Everyone’s got potential. Nothing can stop anyone I don’t think, If you truly believe you can do it. Just keep striving, just keep pushing forward. Give it a go – what’s the worst that could happen?” Elizabeth Bond SOURCE GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS

“At Guinness World Records we want to show that everyone in the world is the best at something, and we’re here to measure it!”

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