(Pic
by Charles Johnstone)
Sunday, January 27, 2019, saw over 700
Knitwits from 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day crochet simultaneously for 27
minutes at the Linder Auditorium at the Johannesburg University of the
Witwatersrand.
This was their 5th World record attempt and
was in celebration of the organisation’s 5th birthday and Mozart’s birthday,
this was undertaken in collaboration with the Johannesburg International Mozart
Festival.
Some 737 "KnitWits for Madiba" crocheted
constantly for 27 minutes to attain their latest world record - for the most
people crocheting simultaneously. The previous record of 604 people was held by
the Singleton Crafters in Australia.
This auspicious day marked not only the
birthday of Mozart (born in 1756), but also the fifth birthday of the 67
Blankets initiative, which has won several awards and smashed world records in
its desire to continue Madiba’s legacy by keeping thousands of people around
the world warm.
The documentation has been sent through to
the Guinness World Records head office in London, and Carolyn Steyn, founder of
the 67 Blankets, said they hoped to have it ratified within the next few weeks.
Partners: Nelson Mandela Foundation,
Stuttaford Van Lines, Cheeky Media
Partners for Mozart for Mandela:
Johannesburg International Mozart Festival, University of the Witwatersrand,
WCCO. Fidelity ADT Security
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